Chemistry
Quarrydale Academy - Nottinghamshire
01623554178
Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU
Course summary

Chemistry is everywhere; the world around us is filled with materials that have been discovered, developed and tested by chemists: medicines, foods, fuels, plastics, fertilisers and fabrics. The course is split into six units : - One unit is practical based and there are five theory units covering the three main branches of Chemistry; organic, inorganic and physical. -The two units studied in Year 13 build on the knowledge and skills acquired in the previous year. Chemistry is a practical subject and the development of practical skills is fundamental to understanding the nature of chemistry. The practical endorsement is based on the successful completion of a minimum of 12 activities which focus on key techniques and practical competencies. Course Unit : Unit 1- Development of practical skills in Chemistry Unit 2- Foundations in Chemistry Unit 3- Periodic table and energy Unit 4- Core organic Chemistry Unit 5- Physical Chemistry and Transition Element Unit 6- Organic Chemistry and analysis

Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grade 4 or above (including English and Maths) and Separate Science – Chemistry Grade 6 or above or Combined Science Grade 7-6 or above

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry. (135 mins 37% assessment weighting) Paper 2: Synthesis and analytical techniques. (135 mins 37% assessment weighting) Paper 3: Unified chemistry. (90 mins 26% assessment weighting) Practical endorsement: Non-exam assessment of practical skills

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressStoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU