Chemistry

Assessment

Paper 1: Fundamentals of Chemistry (written exam – 41%) This paper assesses understanding of content from all ten topics. Section A contains multiple choice questions. Section B includes short answer (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. Paper 2: Scientific literacy in chemistry (written exam – 37%) This paper assesses understanding of content from all ten topics with a particular emphasis on scientific literacy. It will include questions relating to a pre-released scientific article, available eight weeks before the exam. Paper 3: Practical skills in chemistry (written exam – 22%) This paper will include questions from all eight topics listed above with a particular focus on practical skills. Question styles include short answer (structure questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. Science Practical Endorsement (practical assessment) You will undertake 12 practical assignments during the course. Your overall assessment for this component will reported separately from your A level grade.