Chemistry
Course summary
The intent of this course is to encourage students to develop an interest in and enthusiasm for chemistry, including developing an interest in further study and careers associated with chemistry. This will be accomplished through the development of essential knowledge and understanding of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry and how they relate to each other. In addition to essential knowledge, students will be encouraged to develop competence and confidence in a variety of practical, mathematical and problem-solving skills. Embedded throughout is a focus on sustainability encouraging students to understand how society makes decisions about scientific issues and how chemistry contributes to the success of the economy and society.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 7 gcse qualifications at grade 5.0 or above | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
Combined Science | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
Chemistry Alternative route | Grade 6 in Chemistry | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
As published by the school
English Lang - 5 Maths - 6 Relevant Subject - Must attain an overall grade 6 in Chemistry if doing separate sciences or a 6/6 in the Trilogy exam. Extended writing subject A minimum of seven grade 5s in full course GCSE subjects. A Levels require a grade 6 in a relevant GCSE subject.
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Assessment
Students sit examinations in their A Level courses at the end of Year 13. All students will take internal end of year examinations at the end of year 12 to determine suitability to continue with the subject in Year 13. Students who do not meet the required pass grade in the Year 12 end of year examinations will not be permitted to progress into Year 13. Students will complete three examination papers, each of which is 2 hours in length. Inorganic with relevant Physical Chemistry is assessed in one paper worth 35%, while Organic with relevant Physical Chemistry is assessed in the second paper worth 35%. Both papers contain a mixture of short and long answer questions. The third paper will assess all practical skills as well as all content; this is referred to as a ‘synoptic’ paper and is worth 30%. The final paper consists of questions on practical techniques and data analysis, content from across the specification and some multiple choice questions.
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