The aim of A Level Chemistry is to develop interest in and enthusiasm for Chemistry and to allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding of chemical principles drawn from different areas. Year 12: This is a stand-alone qualification, which is taught alongside the full A level but which does not count towards it. There are four taught modules. The first module is the Practical Skills module which underpins the whole of the specification and covers the practical skills that students should develop throughout the course. The second is Foundations in Chemistry covering the fundamental concepts needed throughout the course, for example; atomic structure, bonding, and the mole. During The periodic table and energy, students learn about enthalpy changes, reaction rates, and groups 2 and 7. In Core organic Chemistry topics covered include the study of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and halogen alkanes. The two papers are taken at the end of the year: Breadth in Chemistry– multiple choice and short answer questions covering all four modules Depth in Chemistry –structured and extended answer questions again covering all four modules Year 13: Students will study the same four modules as those on the AS course in the first year and in the second year will study two further modules. Physical chemistry and transition elements develop students understanding of many of the central concepts in chemistry, including rates of reaction, pH enthalpy, entropy, electrode potentials, and transition elements. Organic chemistry and analysis build on students' work at AS and introduce new analytical techniques including NMR. The final examination, at the end of two years of study, consists of three papers; Periodic table, elements, and physical Chemistry - a variety of questions covering modules one, two, three, and five. Synthetic and analytical techniques - covering modules one, two four, and six Unified Chemistry – covering all six modules
Two GCSEs graded 9 to 7 in Combined Science (OR GCSEs graded 9 to 7 in Chemistry AND Biology OR Physics) AND Mathematics graded 9 to 7.
In both Year 12 and Year 13, practical skills will be assessed through completion under controlled conditions of a minimum of 12 internally assessed practical activities. At A level the students will be awarded a certificate of practical competence. This will not count towards their final grade. At the AS level, there is no separate practical assessment though students will still be taught the relevant practical skills.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Derby |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Fox Street, Derby, DE1 2LF |
The aim of A Level Chemistry is to develop interest in and enthusiasm for Chemistry and to allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding of chemical principles drawn from different areas. Year 12: This is a stand-alone qualification, which is taught alongside the full A level but which does not count towards it. There are four taught modules. The first module is the Practical Skills module which underpins the whole of the specification and covers the practical skills that students should develop throughout the course. The second is Foundations in Chemistry covering the fundamental concepts needed throughout the course, for example; atomic structure, bonding, and the mole. During The periodic table and energy, students learn about enthalpy changes, reaction rates, and groups 2 and 7. In Core organic Chemistry topics covered include the study of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and halogen alkanes. The two papers are taken at the end of the year: Breadth in Chemistry– multiple choice and short answer questions covering all four modules Depth in Chemistry –structured and extended answer questions again covering all four modules Year 13: Students will study the same four modules as those on the AS course in the first year and in the second year will study two further modules. Physical chemistry and transition elements develop students understanding of many of the central concepts in chemistry, including rates of reaction, pH enthalpy, entropy, electrode potentials, and transition elements. Organic chemistry and analysis build on students' work at AS and introduce new analytical techniques including NMR. The final examination, at the end of two years of study, consists of three papers; Periodic table, elements, and physical Chemistry - a variety of questions covering modules one, two, three, and five. Synthetic and analytical techniques - covering modules one, two four, and six Unified Chemistry – covering all six modules
Two GCSEs graded 9 to 7 in Combined Science (OR GCSEs graded 9 to 7 in Chemistry AND Biology OR Physics) AND Mathematics graded 9 to 7.
In both Year 12 and Year 13, practical skills will be assessed through completion under controlled conditions of a minimum of 12 internally assessed practical activities. At A level the students will be awarded a certificate of practical competence. This will not count towards their final grade. At the AS level, there is no separate practical assessment though students will still be taught the relevant practical skills.