Higher Level Diploma in Chemistry

Assessment

Internal assessment Individual investigation: personal research, investigation and write up (worth 20% of the overall grade) External assessment The external assessment is comprised of 3 examinations Paper 1: 40 multiple choice questions (1hr and worth 20%) Paper 2: Data-based, short answer and extended response questions centred around the core topics (2.25 hrs, and worth 36%) Paper 3: Data-based, short answer and extended response questions centred around the additional topics (1.25 hr, and worth 24%)