Chemistry in the Sixth Form is a rewarding mixture of skills-based practical work and chemical concepts expanded from GCSE. Taught within the context of everyday life, it explores the chemistry involved in themes as diverse as concerns about the ozone layer to the development of new medicines. In contrast to the traditional topic-based approach, Chemistry B (Salters) is context-led. Chemical concepts are introduced within a relevant context in a series of storyline modules based on contemporary issues in Chemistry. You will study the chemistry in a spiral way so that chemical ideas, introduced in an early topic, are reinforced later. Topics you will cover include: Elements of life | Developing fuels | Elements from the sea | The ozone story | What’s in a medicine? | The chemical industry | Polymers and life | Oceans | Developing metals | Colour by design There is a strong emphasis on providing pupils with opportunities to develop and practise their investigational and problem-solving skills.
Offers of places will be made based on predicted GCSE Grades and applicants will require at least 5 passes at Grade 5 or above; at least a 6 in any subject to be studied at A Level except for Mathematics and the Sciences in which the candidate must have achieved at least a Grade 7.
These skills will be assessed in a specially designed written paper at the end of the A Level course as well as throughout the course in the practical endorsement. Chemical literacy, your ability to understand a passage of text, extract information from it and use this information will also be reinforced and assessed.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day: £20,550 - £20,970; Boarding: £36,780 - £36,960 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Parkwood Road, Tavistock, PL19 0HZ |
Chemistry in the Sixth Form is a rewarding mixture of skills-based practical work and chemical concepts expanded from GCSE. Taught within the context of everyday life, it explores the chemistry involved in themes as diverse as concerns about the ozone layer to the development of new medicines. In contrast to the traditional topic-based approach, Chemistry B (Salters) is context-led. Chemical concepts are introduced within a relevant context in a series of storyline modules based on contemporary issues in Chemistry. You will study the chemistry in a spiral way so that chemical ideas, introduced in an early topic, are reinforced later. Topics you will cover include: Elements of life | Developing fuels | Elements from the sea | The ozone story | What’s in a medicine? | The chemical industry | Polymers and life | Oceans | Developing metals | Colour by design There is a strong emphasis on providing pupils with opportunities to develop and practise their investigational and problem-solving skills.
Offers of places will be made based on predicted GCSE Grades and applicants will require at least 5 passes at Grade 5 or above; at least a 6 in any subject to be studied at A Level except for Mathematics and the Sciences in which the candidate must have achieved at least a Grade 7.
These skills will be assessed in a specially designed written paper at the end of the A Level course as well as throughout the course in the practical endorsement. Chemical literacy, your ability to understand a passage of text, extract information from it and use this information will also be reinforced and assessed.