Chemistry

Assessment

Year 1 The standalone AS level qualification tests content from modules 1 to 4. The teaching of practical skills is integrated with the theoretical topics. They will be externally assessed through written papers set by OCR. AS is two examinations which both count for 50%. Year 2 For the A-level qualification, content is split into six teaching modules. They will be externally assessed through three examinations whereby two counts for 37% and one for 26%. Module 1: Development of practical skills in chemistry. Module 2: Foundations in chemistry. Module 3: Periodic table and energy. Module 4: Core organic chemistry. Module 5: Physical chemistry and transition elements. Module 6: Organic chemistry and analysis. You will also be assessed by your teacher for the Practical Endorsement, for which you will carry out a minimum of 12 tasks during the course.