Module Content Module 1 Development of practical skills in Chemistry - Practical skills assessed in a written examination; planning, implementing, analysis and evaluating - Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement; practical skills and use of apparatus and techniques. Module 2 Foundations in Chemistry - Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations, amount of substance, acid–base and redox reactions, electrons, bonding and structure. Module 3 Periodic table and energy - Periodicity, group 2 and the halogens, qualitative analysis, enthalpy changes, reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative). Module 4 Core organic chemistry - Basic concepts, hydrocarbons, alcohols and haloalkanes, organic synthesis, analytical techniques (IR and MS). Module 5 Physical chemistry and transition elements - Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative), pH and buffers, enthalpy, entropy and free energy, redox and electrode potentials, transition elements. Module 6 Organic chemistry and analysis - Aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and esters, nitrogen compounds, polymers, organic synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR). Quality of written communication and mathematical skills are assessed in all units and credit may be restricted if communication is unclear. The course is delivered using a variety of resources; worksheets, text books, DVD’s, and internet resources. Students are encouraged to research the subject matter and to discuss and explain topics in the classroom. There is also a large practical component where students undertake experiments, work out solutions and evaluate the evidence. Practical Assessment Students will be required to complete 12 assessed practical activities across the 2 year A Level course. The practical work will be given a pass/fail. These have been set by the examination board and will also be assessed in the relevant examination papers. Quality of written communication and mathematical skills are assessed in all units and credit may be restricted if communication is unclear.
Grade 7-7 in Double Award Science or grade 7 in Triple Award Chemistry. A grade 7 or above in Mathematics is also required.
Unit Title Modules Assessed % of A level Duration Marks 01 Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry Content from modules 1,2,3 and 5 37% of A level 135 mins 100 marks 02 Synthesis and Analytical Techniques Content from modules 1,2,4 and 6 37% of A level 135 mins 100 marks 03 Unified Chemistry Content from all modules; 1-6 26% of A level 90 mins 70 marks 04 Practical Endorsement in Chemistry Non exam assessed unit Reported separately 60 mins Non exam assessment
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0UU |
Module Content Module 1 Development of practical skills in Chemistry - Practical skills assessed in a written examination; planning, implementing, analysis and evaluating - Practical skills assessed in the practical endorsement; practical skills and use of apparatus and techniques. Module 2 Foundations in Chemistry - Atoms, compounds, molecules and equations, amount of substance, acid–base and redox reactions, electrons, bonding and structure. Module 3 Periodic table and energy - Periodicity, group 2 and the halogens, qualitative analysis, enthalpy changes, reaction rates and equilibrium (qualitative). Module 4 Core organic chemistry - Basic concepts, hydrocarbons, alcohols and haloalkanes, organic synthesis, analytical techniques (IR and MS). Module 5 Physical chemistry and transition elements - Reaction rates and equilibrium (quantitative), pH and buffers, enthalpy, entropy and free energy, redox and electrode potentials, transition elements. Module 6 Organic chemistry and analysis - Aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, carboxylic acids and esters, nitrogen compounds, polymers, organic synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy (NMR). Quality of written communication and mathematical skills are assessed in all units and credit may be restricted if communication is unclear. The course is delivered using a variety of resources; worksheets, text books, DVD’s, and internet resources. Students are encouraged to research the subject matter and to discuss and explain topics in the classroom. There is also a large practical component where students undertake experiments, work out solutions and evaluate the evidence. Practical Assessment Students will be required to complete 12 assessed practical activities across the 2 year A Level course. The practical work will be given a pass/fail. These have been set by the examination board and will also be assessed in the relevant examination papers. Quality of written communication and mathematical skills are assessed in all units and credit may be restricted if communication is unclear.
Grade 7-7 in Double Award Science or grade 7 in Triple Award Chemistry. A grade 7 or above in Mathematics is also required.
Unit Title Modules Assessed % of A level Duration Marks 01 Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry Content from modules 1,2,3 and 5 37% of A level 135 mins 100 marks 02 Synthesis and Analytical Techniques Content from modules 1,2,4 and 6 37% of A level 135 mins 100 marks 03 Unified Chemistry Content from all modules; 1-6 26% of A level 90 mins 70 marks 04 Practical Endorsement in Chemistry Non exam assessed unit Reported separately 60 mins Non exam assessment
