Each year covers the 3 main branches of Chemistry; Physical, Organic and Inorganic chemistry, with required practical tasks running throughout. In Physical Chemistry, we build on the GCSE work of atomic structure, bonding, rates of reaction and quantitative chemistry, in the context of how and why reactions happen. This part of the course will particularly appeal to those who enjoy maths. In Organic Chemistry we learn about how we get chemicals from crude oil and can turn them into materials we use in everyday life such as plastics and medicines. The topic of Inorganic Chemistry expands the work we covered at GCSE on the uses of the different groups of elements found on the periodic table. Over the two years, there are 12 Required Practical tasks to complete which develop skills such as experimental planning, problem-solving, interpreting data, graphical analysis, carrying out risk assessments and manipulation of lab equipment.
Students must achieve at least a grade 6 6 in double award science and a grade 6 in maths. Students studying chemistry, biology and physics as separate sciences must achieve a minimum of grade 6 in chemistry and one other science and grade 6 in maths.
A-level chemistry is assessed in three 2-hour exams. Paper 1 concentrates on physical chemistry, and Paper 2 concentrates on organic chemistry, with inorganic topics split across both papers. Paper 3 comprises questions on the required practicals and synoptic questions from across the course as both written answers and multiple-choice questions. The Practical Endorsement Qualification is awarded after successful completion of all 12 required practical tasks.
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| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | North Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Deneholm, Whitley Bay, NE25 9AS |
Each year covers the 3 main branches of Chemistry; Physical, Organic and Inorganic chemistry, with required practical tasks running throughout. In Physical Chemistry, we build on the GCSE work of atomic structure, bonding, rates of reaction and quantitative chemistry, in the context of how and why reactions happen. This part of the course will particularly appeal to those who enjoy maths. In Organic Chemistry we learn about how we get chemicals from crude oil and can turn them into materials we use in everyday life such as plastics and medicines. The topic of Inorganic Chemistry expands the work we covered at GCSE on the uses of the different groups of elements found on the periodic table. Over the two years, there are 12 Required Practical tasks to complete which develop skills such as experimental planning, problem-solving, interpreting data, graphical analysis, carrying out risk assessments and manipulation of lab equipment.
Students must achieve at least a grade 6 6 in double award science and a grade 6 in maths. Students studying chemistry, biology and physics as separate sciences must achieve a minimum of grade 6 in chemistry and one other science and grade 6 in maths.
A-level chemistry is assessed in three 2-hour exams. Paper 1 concentrates on physical chemistry, and Paper 2 concentrates on organic chemistry, with inorganic topics split across both papers. Paper 3 comprises questions on the required practicals and synoptic questions from across the course as both written answers and multiple-choice questions. The Practical Endorsement Qualification is awarded after successful completion of all 12 required practical tasks.