In the first year of the course students will build on their knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles in Chemistry from GCSE. Students will become fluent in carrying out chemical calculations and link ideas about kinetics and energetics to chemical reactions. They will develop a secure understanding of the arrangement of the Periodic Table and use this to predict unfamiliar chemical behaviours. Students will study the intricate mechanisms of organic chemical reactions and build a wider picture of the methods used in chemical synthesis and analysis. Throughout the second year of the course, the mathematical basis of the kinetics and energetics of chemical reactions will be studied in depth. The nature of acids and bases will be investigated, including calculation and use of pH and its links to neutrality. Students will learn about transition metal complexes, and how to synthesise intricate organic molecules, including aromatic compounds. Results from analytical methods used in chemical industry will be deciphered and related to the structure of molecules. There is a heavy focus on practical work throughout the course and students will be assessed on their competency during investigations. They will display skills required of chemists including the ability to follow complex instructions, risk assess activities, and analyse and evaluate methods. What are the major assessments this year? Students will sit internally assessed examinations; three in Year 12 and two in Year 13. The course culminates with external examinations in the Summer term of Year 13. What do assessments test? Internal assessments will examine content taught up to the assessment point. Students will also sit end of topic tests in class at the end of each unit. External examinations consist of three separate exams. Paper 1 assesses knowledge and understanding of the Periodic table, elements, and physical chemistry. Paper 2 assesses knowledge and understanding of synthesis and analytical techniques. Each of these papers is 2 hours and 15 minutes in length and worth 37% of the final A-level grade. Paper 3 is a synoptic examination assessing how well students can link ideas from all areas of Chemistry. This paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes in length and worth 26% of the final A-level grade. Whom should I contact for further information? Director of Chemistry, Mrs McCready: hmccready@carshaltongirls.org.uk
6-6 in Combined Science or 6 in Chemistry and 6 in Maths
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | West Street, Carshalton, SM5 2QX |
In the first year of the course students will build on their knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles in Chemistry from GCSE. Students will become fluent in carrying out chemical calculations and link ideas about kinetics and energetics to chemical reactions. They will develop a secure understanding of the arrangement of the Periodic Table and use this to predict unfamiliar chemical behaviours. Students will study the intricate mechanisms of organic chemical reactions and build a wider picture of the methods used in chemical synthesis and analysis. Throughout the second year of the course, the mathematical basis of the kinetics and energetics of chemical reactions will be studied in depth. The nature of acids and bases will be investigated, including calculation and use of pH and its links to neutrality. Students will learn about transition metal complexes, and how to synthesise intricate organic molecules, including aromatic compounds. Results from analytical methods used in chemical industry will be deciphered and related to the structure of molecules. There is a heavy focus on practical work throughout the course and students will be assessed on their competency during investigations. They will display skills required of chemists including the ability to follow complex instructions, risk assess activities, and analyse and evaluate methods. What are the major assessments this year? Students will sit internally assessed examinations; three in Year 12 and two in Year 13. The course culminates with external examinations in the Summer term of Year 13. What do assessments test? Internal assessments will examine content taught up to the assessment point. Students will also sit end of topic tests in class at the end of each unit. External examinations consist of three separate exams. Paper 1 assesses knowledge and understanding of the Periodic table, elements, and physical chemistry. Paper 2 assesses knowledge and understanding of synthesis and analytical techniques. Each of these papers is 2 hours and 15 minutes in length and worth 37% of the final A-level grade. Paper 3 is a synoptic examination assessing how well students can link ideas from all areas of Chemistry. This paper is 1 hour and 30 minutes in length and worth 26% of the final A-level grade. Whom should I contact for further information? Director of Chemistry, Mrs McCready: hmccready@carshaltongirls.org.uk
6-6 in Combined Science or 6 in Chemistry and 6 in Maths
