Chemistry

O V E R V I E W

For a copy of the specification please visit: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse-gateway-science-suite-chemistry-a-j248-from-2016/ Students sit two written examinations, both at the end of Year 11 and each 1 hour and 45 minutes.

There is no formally assessed coursework, nor any Controlled Assessment Tasks. Practical work is carried out throughout Years 10 and 11. Knowledge of practical methods and techniques and skills in the analysis of results are tested in the written papers. The course starts whilst students are in Year 9.

D E T A I L S

Head of Department Specification Examination Board

Dr C J Gardner Gateway Chemistry A (9-1) J248 OCR