Chemistry is essentially a practical subject. We are interested in the way chemicals behave and react under different conditions, and the ways in which we can use these materials. Complementary to this practical approach is a logical scientific way of working. We develop theories, ideas and laws to interpret and explain our observations. Chemistry is a subject of great importance in its own right. The work of chemists is of great importance to society and its results surround us. It is also an essential subject for many medical and biological courses. The course at St.John Fisher Catholic High School is designed to produce independent, knowledgeable students who can think logically and scientifically. You will learn to understand, and apply complex ideas to new and unfamiliar situations. Teaching is done through a medium of lectures/ practical work, discussions, and coursework investigations. The course demands consistent, hard work and is not a soft option. Background reading and additional note taking is an essential part of work which students will be expected to do outside class. The course studied is the modular scheme produced by OCR. In it we cover 6 modules over two years.
Name: Chemistry - AS/A2 Level Qualification title: Chemistry - AS/A2 Level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment YEAR12 AS EXAMINATION Module1 You will study atoms and reactions, electronbonding and structure and The Periodic Table. You take a 1 hour examination inJanuary worth 30% of total AS mark, worth 15% of total A-level mark.Module 2 You study Hydrocarbons, alcohols,halogenoalkanes and analysis, energy and resources. You will take a 1.75 hourwritten paper in June worth 50% of total AS mark, worth 25% of total A-levelmark.Module3This is the practicalskills in Chemistry. Over the AS year you will complete three tasks set by OCR.The tasks are marked by your teacher and moderated by OCR. The module is worth20% of the AS mark and 10% of the total A-Level mark. The three tasks will testqualitative skills, quantitative skills and evaluative skills.YEAR 13 A2 EXAMINATION Module 4 You will study rings, acids and amines, polymers and synthesis and analysis. You will take a I hour written paper in January worth 15% of the total A-Level mark. Module 5 You will study rates, equilibrium and PH, energy and transition elements. You will take a 1.75 hour written examination in June and it is worth 25% of the total A-Level mark. Module 6 This is the A2 practical skills in Chemistry. Again you will complete 3 tasks set by OCR, marked by your teacher and moderated by OCR, the module is worth 10% of the total A-Level mark. Again, there will be a qualitative task, a quantative task and an evaluative task. Awarding Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations Created 20151104 10:44:56 Updated 20161104 10:37:32
Each student is expected to have a folder, scientific calculator and general stationary. Text books are provided. Equipment required Each student is expected to have a folder, scientific calculator and general stationary. Text books are provided.
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