Subject: AS and A2 Chemistry

Number of lessons per fortnight: 10

Exam board: OCR - Chemistry A specification

This course builds on the knowledge understanding and skills developed in the National Curriculum KS4 from units 1, 2 and 3 from all exam board Science GCSEs

Assessment

Assessment a break down of units is shown in the table below:

AS

A2

Homework

Homework will be set twice per week:

H/W 1: Questions from Knockhardy work booklets

H/W 2: Past Paper exam Questions

Equipment requirements/recommended texts

Students will receive the Heinemann OCR AS-level Chemistry text book in the first half term, as well as having access to online materials directly related to the course.

Recommended Websites:

• http://www.knockhardy.org.uk/sci.htm

An excellent site that is regularly updated. Clear notes and diagrams and a range of one-page revision notes and self assessment materials.

• www.chemguide.co.uk

More detailed than Knockhardy, but not as user friendly. Very good for those students looking to get the finer details for higher grades.

• http://www.docbrown.info/

A messy and complicated site, but it does have some good revision notes and self-assessment questions

• http://www.thepaperbank.co.uk/

A Godsend. VITAL for revision and work through the year. Provides all the past papers for Chemistry with mark-schemes from 2001 until 2007

 Finally:

This is a demanding course and will require an excellent level of attendance and a considerable commitment to study at home. If you are prepared to work hard, then you will find the Chemistry AS and A2 courses both rewarding and enjoyable!

Contact:   Head of Science