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A Level Chemistry

at Stretford Grammar School, Manchester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level9 monthsFull time

What the college says

SPECIFICATION A Level AQA Chemistry 7405 OBJECTIVES To equip students for further study of science based disciplines at a higher level and to meet the demands of an increasingly scientific and technological society. Chemistry is a unique subject that teaches an analytical approach which can be applied in many other problem-solving situations. CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT Students study three core areas covering Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry and Organic Chemistry. Physical Chemistry • Energetics • Kinetics • Acid base equilibria • Redox Potentials Inorganic Chemistry • Structure of the atom • Trends in the Periodic Table • Transition Metal Chemistry • Aqueous Chemistry Organic Chemistry • Processing of crude oil • Alkanes • Alkenes • Haloalkanes • Alcohols • Benzene • Carbonyl Compounds Examination Students sit three 2-hour examination papers. Paper 1 is worth 35% of the final grade and examines Inorganic Chemistry, relevant Physical Chemistry topics and relevant practical skills. Paper 2 is also worth 35% and examines Organic Chemistry, relevant Physical Chemistry topics and relevant practical skills. Paper 3 is worth 30% of the final A level grade and is a synoptic paper examining all the course content and skills. Practical Endorsement There will be a requirement for each student to keep a laboratory notebook which will provide evidence that key practical experiments have been completed satisfactorily. An external assessor will come into school to check students’ labora

What you need to get on

Attainment 8 score of 60 (calculated from the best 8 GCSEs), including Maths & English Language to at least grade 5. Students must attain grade 6 in the subjects they will study. Where subjects haven't been studied at GCSE (e.g. Psychology, Economics etc.) then grade 6s in English and or Maths is expected. Students must attain grade 6 in Maths to study Sciences. Where students take more than one of Chemistry, Physics, Maths & Biology we recommend grade 7s in these subjects.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • STRETFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL

    GRANBY ROAD STRETFORD, MANCHESTER, M32 8JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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