Chemistry

Assessment

The entrance examination for Chemistry contains a choice of questions in order not to disadvantage pupils who take different GCSE courses. The core fundamentals are assumed (e.g. formula and equation writing), but much of the paper assesses a candidate’s ability to apply their chemical knowledge in a new context. An example of this might be a question on azanes (homologous series of hydronitrogen), which candidates are not expected to have met, but which then draws on knowledge of alkanes, which they have. Application, rather than regurgitation, of an idea is the key.