Chemistry

Assessment

At the end of Year 12 ,there will be a written mock examination. At the end of Year 13, there will be three written examinations: • Paper 1 - 35% of A Level. Covering Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and relevant practical skills. • Paper 2 - 35% of A Level. Covering Physical Chemistry not covered in Paper 1, Organic Chemistry, and relevant practical skills. • Paper 3 - 30% of A Level. Covering any content from the whole specification and any practical skills. Practical endorsement: Required practical exercises are integrated into the specification. There will be no internal assessment of practical work that leads to marks that contribute towards the A Level grades. There is no coursework or controlled assessment. 15% of the total A Level marks will be for practical knowledge and understanding. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be awarded alongside the A Level grade which will be based on teachers’ direct observation of student competency in a range of skills.