- Mrs M McManus
- Mrs K Barras
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?
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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/[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-graduation-cap” title=”Key Stage 5″ tab_id=”1460456836173-9fd6ee50-252e” add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text]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
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