Chemistry

Course summary

Students will undertake practical work to illustrate the underlying ideas throughout the course. The course will be taught by two specialists in their field of chemistry. Lessons require active participation from students to get the most out of the course. Homework will be set to consolidate the learning in lessons and inform teachers of student understanding. End of topic tests will be used to assess understanding and exam technique. You will need to enjoy learning new ideas and be prepared to persevere if you find something difficult. You should be well organised and able to work to a tight time schedule in experiments. You should not be afraid of basic calculations. You do not need to have studied separate sciences at GCSE.