CHEMISTRY

Chemistry in the Sixth Form, offers a practical and theoretical approach to the teaching of the subject and there is an increased emphasis on problem solving than in IGCSE. Through this, pupils develop the ability to solve chemical problems in varied contexts. Logical in its application, the course highlights the principles that unify the subject and seeks to examine them in depth through their application to chemical situations. It equips pupils with a good base of transferable skills and key knowledge suitable for future study and employment in chemistry and related fields (e.g. medicine, engineering, applied sciences) whilst providing thought provoking material that may appeal to those who do not wish to pursue a scientific career.

Nicola Ebden Head of Chemistry

Scheme Of Assessment

• Paper 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1 hour 15 minutes 40 Multiple-Choice questions based on the content cover in the Lower Sixth (15.5% of the A level).

• Paper 2: Structured Questions

1 hour 15 minutes 60 marks Structured questions based on the content cover in the Lower Sixth (23% of the A level).

• Paper 3: Practical Paper

40 marks Practical work and structured questions. Questions are based on experimental skills section of the syllabus (11.5% of the A level).

• Paper 4: Structured Questions

2 hour 100 marks Structured questions based on the content cover in the Upper Sixth (38.5% of the A level)

• Paper 5: Planning, Analysis and Evaluation

1 hour 15 minutes 30 marks Structured questions based on the experimental skills section of the syllabus (11.5% of the A level).