Chemistry

Assessment

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.