gce chemistry

Taught Online with live classes

Specification: AQA 7405

Description

The AQA GCE AS A Level Chemistry syllabus is designed in consultation with teachers and universities, to help students develop not only subject knowledge, but also a strong understanding of some of the key concepts that are critical to mastering the subject

The AQA GCE Chemistry syllabus enables students to progress on to university.

Assessment

Teacher assessments are continuous during LIVE TAUGHT lessons, marking of coursework and assignments and summative tests.

Homework

Homework will be given at the end of each week, usually in the form of problems to solve, researching key concepts.

Reporting

Students have 24 /7 access to all of their resources and coursework.

Additionally the school holds 3 parent consultations per year - one each term.

COURSE OUTLINE

The course will follow the current AQA GCE specifications.

The course will be based on the textbooks recommended for AQA GCEs.

Topics Covered

Physical chemistry

1 Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

2 Atomic structure

3 Chemical bonding

4 States of matter

5 Chemical energetics

6 Electrochemistry

7 Equilibria

8 Reaction kinetics

Inorganic chemistry

9 The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

10 Group 2

11 Group 17

12 An introduction to the chemistry of transition elements

13 Nitrogen and sulfur

Organic chemistry and analysis

14 An introduction to organic chemistry

15 Hydrocarbons

16 Halogen derivatives

17 Hydroxy compounds

18 Carbonyl compounds

19 Carboxylic acids and derivatives

20 Nitrogen compounds

21 Polymerisation

22 Analytical techniques

23 Organic synthesis

All candidates study practical skills.

These topics will be taught in Years 12 and 13 to prepare students for their AQA A Level examinations.

Examinations

AQA science A Levels do not require a science practical endorsement examination to pass (all grades A*-G are achievable without a practical examination). However, students are advised to check with their intended university whether a science practical endorsement is required. If so science practical endorsement examinations can be taken later, even after students have passed and left the A Level course. Please note that AQA examinations are for UK students only. International students should prepare for CIE examinations which will require a practical endorsement examination.

Examination Papers

Our lessons prepare students for June Series examinations only.

AS Level

Paper 1: topic 1 (Sections 1.1 to 1.4, 1.6 and 1.7) to topic 2 (Sections 2.1 to 2.3) including relevant practical skills, written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks, 50% of AS

Paper 2: topic 1 (Sections 1.2 to 1.6) and topic 3 (Section 3.1 to 3.6), including relevant practical skills, written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes, 80 marks, 50% of AS

A Level

Paper 1: topic 1 (Sections 1.1 to 1.4, 1.6 to 1.8 and 1.10 to 1.12) and topic 2 (Section 3.2), including relevant practical skills, written exam: 2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A Level

Paper 2: Any content from topic 1 (Sections 1.1 to 1.4, 1.6 to 1.8 and 1.10 to 1.12) and topic 3 (Section 3.3), including relevant practical skills, written exam: 2 hours, 105 marks, 35% of A Level

Paper 3: Any content and any practical skills, written exam: 2 hours, 90 marks, 30% of A Level

Examination Centres

Parents are responsible for arranging their child's examinations at their local registered examination centre. Online School of Uganda students study from every part of the country and so it is not practical for the school to offer a single venue to sit examinations.. Consequently online school of Uganda is not registered with Cambridge International Examinations but has partnerships with examination centres registered with Cambridge International Examinations and will support students in locating a suitable venue for sitting their written and practical examinations.

General points

Assessment, apart from the final A Level exams, will be carried out continuously throughout lessons, via homework or short tests.

Science is usually taught as a hands-on practical subject.

Items that would be useful to have would be safety goggles, an apron, and a tray on which to carry out practicals (e.g. large baking tray). Additional materials will be announced a week before required in the lesson along with a permission slip (to be signed by the parents). If a student cannot get access to materials required for practicals or does not wish to carry out a practical, they should not worry as the practical will also be demonstrated by the teacher.

The number of practicals will be relatively restricted owing to the nature of the course (online versus conventional), but we will try to include as many practicals as possible using safe household materials. Students will also be encouraged to think scientifically in an everyday context, making them aware of the science around them and how it can help in solving problems.

Disclaimer:

"The conducting of experiments is potentially dangerous and must be supervised by an adult. Online School of Uganda and its teachers do not demand that pupils conduct experiments. Parents and pupils must take the decision to conduct experiments / dangerous activities and must therefore accept responsibility for any outcomes. Online School of Uganda does not accept responsibility for experiments or any other dangerous activity conducted at the homes of its pupils or in any other place."