Studying Chemistry requires your enthusiasm and commitment. You should be prepared to spend around 10 hours a week consolidating classwork using structured independent work, writing up experiments and doing background reading. You will get a real in depth knowledge of Chemistry, preparing you for higher education or giving you the credentials to enhance your job options. The course emphasises the understanding and application of principles rather than learning excessive facts. A high emphasis is placed on learning the fundamental practical skills needed for Chemistry.Students will undertake 14 endorsed practical experiments across the two year A-level, and many other experiments to support their learning. Students will be assessed against the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC) in all experimental work. Students who meet these consistently by the end of the course will be awarded the practical endorsement. This is reported on their results certificate, separately to the exam grade, and forms part of most university offers. Students will also be asked to apply the knowledge and understanding of these experiments in their written exams.
GCSE Average: 4.8. GCSE Grade 6 in Maths, Grade 5 in English, Grade 77 in GCSE Science or Grade 7 in single Chemistry.
Unit1 This paper is focussed on physical chemistry (‘Why chemical reactions happen’), inorganic chemistry (trends across the periodic table), and understanding of relevant practical techniques. 2 hour written exam 105 Marks 35% of A Level Unit 2 This paper is focussed on other aspects of physical chemistry (‘how chemical reactions happen’), organic chemistry (carbon-containing compounds), and understanding of relevant practical techniques. 2 hour written exam 105 Marks 35% of A Level Unit 3 This paper is synoptic of the whole course. You will also answer questions on your understanding of practical techniques, and answer multiple choice questions. 2 hour written exam 90 Marks 30% of A Level
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Waltham Forest |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | 1 Shernhall Street, Walthamstow, London, E17 3EA |
Studying Chemistry requires your enthusiasm and commitment. You should be prepared to spend around 10 hours a week consolidating classwork using structured independent work, writing up experiments and doing background reading. You will get a real in depth knowledge of Chemistry, preparing you for higher education or giving you the credentials to enhance your job options. The course emphasises the understanding and application of principles rather than learning excessive facts. A high emphasis is placed on learning the fundamental practical skills needed for Chemistry.Students will undertake 14 endorsed practical experiments across the two year A-level, and many other experiments to support their learning. Students will be assessed against the Common Practical Assessment Criteria (CPAC) in all experimental work. Students who meet these consistently by the end of the course will be awarded the practical endorsement. This is reported on their results certificate, separately to the exam grade, and forms part of most university offers. Students will also be asked to apply the knowledge and understanding of these experiments in their written exams.
GCSE Average: 4.8. GCSE Grade 6 in Maths, Grade 5 in English, Grade 77 in GCSE Science or Grade 7 in single Chemistry.
Unit1 This paper is focussed on physical chemistry (‘Why chemical reactions happen’), inorganic chemistry (trends across the periodic table), and understanding of relevant practical techniques. 2 hour written exam 105 Marks 35% of A Level Unit 2 This paper is focussed on other aspects of physical chemistry (‘how chemical reactions happen’), organic chemistry (carbon-containing compounds), and understanding of relevant practical techniques. 2 hour written exam 105 Marks 35% of A Level Unit 3 This paper is synoptic of the whole course. You will also answer questions on your understanding of practical techniques, and answer multiple choice questions. 2 hour written exam 90 Marks 30% of A Level
