Chemistry

Assessment

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED? Year 12: Two internal assessments: Paper 1—1h30; 70 marks; 50% Y1 grade- (does not count towards final A level grade) Paper 2—1h30; 70 marks; 50% Y1 grade- (does not count towards final A level grade) (marks and timings are subject to change) Each paper has a mix of multiple choice, short answer and longer written answers. Year 13: Three external assessments: Assessment 1: 100 marks Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (37% of total) Assessment 2: 100 marks Synthesis and analytical techniques (37% of total) Assessment 3: 70 marks Unified chemistry (25% of total) Each paper has a mix of multiple choice, short answer and longer written answers Practical Endorsement in chemistry (Reported separately as Pass/Fail based on lab work in school)