An A level in Chemistry provides you with a range of transferable skills and develops your ability to apply your knowledge to new problems. The course is challenging and aims to give students the opportunity to develop their understanding of Chemistry concepts. The aims of A level Chemistry are to : • Develop students independent study skills. • To familiarise students with experimental techniques. • To provide students who wish to continue studying Science with a firm foundation of Chemistry concepts.
The Chemistry course has a large practical element with a minimum of twelve required practical tasks throughout the two year course. Paper 1 (35% of A level. 2 hour exam) • Relevant Physical chemistry topics • Inorganic chemistry • Relevant practical skills Questions105 marks of short and long answer questions Paper 2 (35% of A level. 2 hour exam) • Relevant Physical chemistry topics • Organic chemistry • Relevant practical skills Questions105 marks of short and long answer questions Paper 3 (30% of A level. 2 hour exam) • Any content • Any practical skills Questions 40 marks of questions on practical techniques and data analysis20 marks of questions testing across the specification30 marks of multiple choice questions
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Kittoe Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RZ |
An A level in Chemistry provides you with a range of transferable skills and develops your ability to apply your knowledge to new problems. The course is challenging and aims to give students the opportunity to develop their understanding of Chemistry concepts. The aims of A level Chemistry are to : • Develop students independent study skills. • To familiarise students with experimental techniques. • To provide students who wish to continue studying Science with a firm foundation of Chemistry concepts.
The Chemistry course has a large practical element with a minimum of twelve required practical tasks throughout the two year course. Paper 1 (35% of A level. 2 hour exam) • Relevant Physical chemistry topics • Inorganic chemistry • Relevant practical skills Questions105 marks of short and long answer questions Paper 2 (35% of A level. 2 hour exam) • Relevant Physical chemistry topics • Organic chemistry • Relevant practical skills Questions105 marks of short and long answer questions Paper 3 (30% of A level. 2 hour exam) • Any content • Any practical skills Questions 40 marks of questions on practical techniques and data analysis20 marks of questions testing across the specification30 marks of multiple choice questions
