Mr M Payne Why study Chemistry?
Chemistry forms an increasingly important part of our everyday lives and this OCR A course reflects this by providing understanding of core chemical concepts including the periodic table, the elements, physical chemistry, chemical synthesis, analytical techniques, organic chemistry and analysis.
Studying GCE Chemistry is full of practical experiences for students and these are embedded within each unit, reflecting its importance, as well as supporting the teaching and learning of the theory.
The aims of the course are to develop:
• students’ interest in, and enthusiasm, for chemistry, including developing a potential interest in further study and a career in chemistry
• an appreciation of how society makes decisions about current scientific issues
• a deeper understanding of the skills, knowledge and understanding of how science works
• essential knowledge and understanding of different areas of the subject and how they relate to each other
Students may wish to include chemistry as part of a broad range of subjects or include a package focusing on the sciences.
Chemistry is a fascinating, challenging and well respected subject at A2 (GCE) level, the study of which can provide an opening to a variety of science-related careers or vocational courses at higher level including university.
The course is structured to enable completion of the A-level course which is designed to be completed over two years. There is an allocation of eight hours of teaching each fortnight.
Students will be provided with appropriate textbooks. The school’s website does provide additional learning support in chemistry including the full OCR A in Chemistry e-spec.
A-level Units
Paper 1 - Periodic Table, Elements and Physical Chemistry
Paper 2 - Synthesis and Analytical Techniques Paper 3 - Unified Chemistry
Non-Exam Assessment - Practical Endorsement for Chemistry
A-level Assessment Entry Requirements
Minimum entry requirements are two Grade As in Core Science/Additional Science or a Grade A in Chemistry as part of the triple science programme. Consideration will be given to students with high Grade Bs. Grade C or above in GCSE Mathematics is also be required.
Papers 1, 2 and 3 are assessed at the end of year 13 with terminal written papers. The non-exam assessment is assessed throughout the year for the A2 course.
Useful Websites
chemistry.about.com www.atworkwithscience.com www.rsc.org/inspirational chemistry.about.com.
www.surrey.ac.uk/IMPACT
A LEVEL IN CHEMISTRY Full Two Year A-level Course
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