- Mrs M McManus
- Mrs K Barras
Chemistry Department
Learning about chemistry is both stimulating and fun. Not only does it help us make sense of the world around us, but chemistry also touches upon the main social, ethical and cultural issues affecting our lives today.
We all experience chemical reactions daily: whether it is breathing, baking a cake or driving a car. Studying chemistry helps explain these and many other interactions, enabling us to analyse all the associated elements and the compounds they form
What will I study and how will I be assessed?
| Year 11 | Year 12 |
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Chemistry Unit 1: Structures, Trends and Chemical Reactions
Format: An externally assessed written examination consisting of a number of compulsory structured questions that provide opportunities for short answers, extended writing and calculations Foundation and Higher Tiers Duration: 1 hour Weighting: (11% of Double Award science) Taken: Every November, February and Summer |
Chemistry Unit 2: Further Chemical Reactions and Organic Chemistry
Format: An externally assessed written examination consisting of a number of compulsory structured questions that provide opportunities for short answers, extended writing and calculations Foundation and Higher Tiers Duration: 1 hour 15 mins Weighting: (14% of Double Award science) Taken: Summer only
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Useful links
http://ccea.org.uk/general_science/
This specification will encourage students to:
- develop their interest in and enthusiasm for chemistry (including an interest in further study and/or chemistry-related careers);
- appreciate how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how the sciences contribute to the success of the economy and society;
- develop and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works; and
- develop essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of chemistry and how they relate to each other.
What will I study and how will I be assessed?
GCE Chemistry is comprised of two levels: AS and A2. The AS can be taken as a ‘stand-alone’ qualification without progression to A2. However, to obtain the Advanced GCE qualification, students must complete both the AS and A2 levels.
The specification has a modular structure and students are required to study three modules at each level.
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Assessment
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Weightings
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| AS 1: Basic
Concepts in Physical and Inorganic Chemistry |
External written examination
1 hour 30 mins
Students answer Section A containing 10 multiple-choice questions (10 marks) and Section B containing a number of structured questions (80 marks) |
40% of AS
16% of A level
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| AS 2: Further
Physical and Inorganic Chemistry and an Introduction to Organic Chemistry
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External written examination
1 hour 30 mins
Students answer Section A containing 10 multiple-choice questions (10 marks) and Section B containing a number of structured questions (80 marks).
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40% of AS
16% of A level
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| AS 3: Basic
Practical Chemistry
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Practical Booklet A consists of a variety of practical tasks (25 marks). Students take the
assessment in the laboratory.
1 hour 15 mins
Practical Booklet B consists of a variety of questions testing knowledge of practical techniques, observations and calculations (55 marks). Students take the examination in an examination hall.
1 hour 15 mins |
20% of AS
8% of A level |
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Assessment
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Weightings
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| A2 1: Further
Physical and Organic Chemistry |
External written examination
2 hours
Students answer Section A containing 10 multiple-choice questions (10 marks) and Section B containing a number of structured questions (100 marks).
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40% of A2
24% of A level
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| A2 2: Analytical,
Transition Metals, Electrochemistry and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry
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External written examination
2 hours
Students answer Section A containing 10 multiple-choice questions (10 marks) and Section B containing a number of structured questions (100 marks). |
40% of A2
24% of A level
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| A2 3: Further Practical
Chemistry
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Practical Booklet A consists of a variety of practical tasks (30 marks). Students take the
assessment in the laboratory.
1 hour 15 mins
Practical Booklet B consists of a variety of questions testing knowledge of practical techniques, observations and calculations (60 marks). Students take the examination in an examination hall.
1 hour 15 mins
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20% of A2
12% of A level
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Useful links