Biology AS/A2 ¦ Chemistry AS/A2 ¦ Physics AS/A2
CHEMISTRY A LEVEL COURSE
A level students study the AQA GCE Chemistry A level.
Scheme of Assessment
Three units are studied in Year 12 to attain AS level Chemistry
These account for 50% of the full A level.
Three more units are studied in Year 13 – these make up the remaining 50%.
Level Unit Name Assessment Duration AS level A level AS 1 Atomic Structure, Bonding and Periodicity Written Exam 1 hour 30% 15% AS 2 Foundation Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Written Exam 1 hour 30% 15% AS 3a Introduction to Organic Chemistry Written Exam 1 hour 25% 12.5% AS 3b Practical Examination Practical Exam 2 hours 15% 7.5% A2 4 Further Physical and Organic Chemistry Written Exam 1 hour 30 minutes – 15% A2 5 Thermodynamics and Further Inorganic Chemistry Written Exam 2 hours – 20% A2 6a Synoptic Assessment Written Exam 1 hour 30 minutes – 10% A2 6b Practical Exam or Coursework Practical Exam 2 hours – 5%