Chemistry

Assessment

In school assessments – You will carry out regular in school assessments covering the most recent units that you have studied as well a previous material. Homework is often examination questions that will help develop your understanding. Termly cumulative assessments will also be carried out. External assessments – At the end of year 13 you will sit three external assessments Paper 1 – Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry. Modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. 37% of the total A level grade, 2 hours 15 minutes long, 100 marks available Paper 2 – Synthesis and analytical techniques. Modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. 37% of the total A level grade, 2 hours 15 minutes long, 100 marks available. Paper 3 – Unified chemistry. Modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. 26% of the total A level grade, 1 hour 30 minutes long, 70 marks available A mark for practical skills will be awarded separately at the end of the course for those that have shown a high degree of competence in the experiments carried out over the duration of the course.