Chemistry

Assessment

The A level course is assessed by three exams which take place at the end of the upper sixth. Paper 1 (2 hours, 105 marks): inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, and relevant practical skills. A mixture of short and long answer questions. Paper 2 (2 hours, 105 marks): organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and relevant practical skills. A mixture of short and long answer questions. Paper 3 (2 hours, 90 marks): 40 marks on practical techniques and data analysis, 20 marks testing across the specification, 30 marks on multiple-choice questions