Chemistry

Assessment

This course is assessed using terminal examination and Non-Examined Assessment Fundamentals of Chemistry: Written Examination, 2 hrs 15 mins. 41% This component is split into two sections and assesses content from all teaching modules. Section A contains multiple-choice questions. Section B includes short answer question styles (structured questions, problem-solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. Scientific Literacy in Chemistry: Written Examination, 2 hrs 15 mins. 37% This component assesses content from across all teaching modules and places a particular emphasis on scientific literacy. This component includes a pre-release Advance Notice article. Question styles include short answer questions (structured questions, problem-solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. Practical Skills in Chemistry: Written Examination, 1 hr 30 mins. 22% This component assesses content from across all teaching modules and places a particular emphasis on practical skills. Question styles include short answer questions (structured questions, problem-solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. Practical Endorsement in Chemistry: Non-Examined Assessment Performance in this component is reported separately from the performance in the A level as measured through externally assessed components. This non-exam assessment component rewards the development of practical competency for chemistry and is teacher-assessed. Learners complete a minimum of 12 assessed practical activities covering the specified technical skills. Learners may work in groups but must be able to demonstrate and record independent evidence of their competency. Teachers who award a pass to their learners need to be confident that the learner consistently and routinely exhibits the competencies required before completion of the A-level course. This is awarded on a pass or fail basis and is reported separately to the A-level grade.