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CHEMISTRY A LEVEL COURSE
| Scheme of Assessment | |||
Three units are studied in Year 12 to attain AS level Chemistry These account for 50% of the full A level. Three more units are studied in Year 13 - these make up the remaining 50%. |
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Level |
Unit |
Name |
Assessment |
Duration |
AS level |
A level |
| AS |
1 |
Atomic Structure, Bonding and Periodicity |
Written Exam |
1 hour |
30% |
15% |
| AS |
2 |
Foundation Physical and Inorganic Chemistry |
Written Exam |
1 hour |
30% |
15% |
| AS |
3a |
Introduction to Organic Chemistry |
Written Exam |
1 hour |
25% |
12.5% |
| AS |
3b |
Practical Examination |
Practical Exam |
2 hours |
15% |
7.5% |
| A2 |
4 |
Further Physical and Organic Chemistry |
Written Exam |
1 hour 30 minutes |
- |
15% |
| A2 |
5 |
Thermodynamics and Further Inorganic Chemistry |
Written Exam |
2 hours |
- |
20% |
| A2 |
6a |
Synoptic Assessment |
Written Exam |
1 hour 30 minutes |
- |
10% |
| A2 |
6b |
Practical Exam or Coursework |
Practical Exam |
2 hours |
- |
5% |
