Atoms and molecules are the building blocks of the material world. This course provides a gateway to understanding the interactions between particles, their characteristics and how to analyze them. This course builds upon the information learned at GCSE and looks to stretch students in what is often ranked as one of the most challenging and rewarding A Levels. This AQA course combines theory and relevant practical work, which are developed at different levels throughout the course. You will need to be able to communicate effectively, research solutions to problems, and think critically about chemical problems. The course is suitable for you if you are interested in and enjoy Chemistry; enjoy carrying out investigations by using imaginative, logical and critical thinking; want to use Chemistry to support other qualifications or go on to further studies.
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Chemistry.
At Wollaston we follow the AQA specification. In both AS and A Level Chemistry, students are asked to display their understanding in three different ways. The first looks at students’ knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques, and procedures. The second looks at students’ ability to apply this knowledge and the third looks at students’ ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence There may be a formal external examination of the AS year or an internally run exam. The outcome of which will help to judge suitability to progress to A2 Chemistry. The external examinations at the end of Year 13 will assess knowledge learnt over both years. Assessment in A Level Chemistry will consist of three exams taken at the end of the course. Exams 1&2 are equally weighted and Exam 3 is weighted about 15% lower. The A Level grade will depend on the performance in these exams only. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | North Northamptonshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Irchester Road, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7PH |
Atoms and molecules are the building blocks of the material world. This course provides a gateway to understanding the interactions between particles, their characteristics and how to analyze them. This course builds upon the information learned at GCSE and looks to stretch students in what is often ranked as one of the most challenging and rewarding A Levels. This AQA course combines theory and relevant practical work, which are developed at different levels throughout the course. You will need to be able to communicate effectively, research solutions to problems, and think critically about chemical problems. The course is suitable for you if you are interested in and enjoy Chemistry; enjoy carrying out investigations by using imaginative, logical and critical thinking; want to use Chemistry to support other qualifications or go on to further studies.
GCSE Grade 6 or above in Chemistry.
At Wollaston we follow the AQA specification. In both AS and A Level Chemistry, students are asked to display their understanding in three different ways. The first looks at students’ knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques, and procedures. The second looks at students’ ability to apply this knowledge and the third looks at students’ ability to analyze, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence There may be a formal external examination of the AS year or an internally run exam. The outcome of which will help to judge suitability to progress to A2 Chemistry. The external examinations at the end of Year 13 will assess knowledge learnt over both years. Assessment in A Level Chemistry will consist of three exams taken at the end of the course. Exams 1&2 are equally weighted and Exam 3 is weighted about 15% lower. The A Level grade will depend on the performance in these exams only. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside.