OLA 6th Chemistry
A Level Chemistry is taught by Miss Gellert and Mr Chim. We teach the OCR Chemistry A specification, designed to “sustain and develop an enjoyment and interest in Chemistry, to recognise the value of Chemistry to society and how it may be used responsibly, as well as developing your knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills essential to the subject”. Many of the topics will be familiar to you as they are extensions of those covered in GCSE Chemistry. We will develop the depth of your understanding of these and reinforce the theory with new practical skills.
Specification Code: H432
The content is split into six modules:-
1. Development of practical skills in Chemistry
2. Foundations in Chemistry
3. Periodic table and energy
4. Core organic Chemistry
5. Physical Chemistry and transition elements
6. Organic Chemistry and analysis.
The practical skills are integrated throughout the course and assessed through the required practical activities(PAGs). The PAGs are 12 different practical investigationsthat are designed to test the essential practical skills needed in Chemistry.
Assessment Overview
Paper 1
Periodic table, elements and physical chemistry (01)
100 marks
2 hours 15 minutes Written paper
Worth 37% of total A level
Paper 2
Synthesis and analytical techniques (02)
100 marks
2 hours 15 minutes Written paper
Worth 37% of total A level
Paper 3
Unified chemistry (03)
70 marks
1 hour 30 minutes Written paper
Worth 26% of total A level
Mathematical requirements:-
A Level maths is not needed in order to do A Level Chemistry, however you will need to be happy with the following mathematical skills:
– Arithmetic and numerical computation
– Handling data
– Algebra
– Graphs
– Geometry and trigonometry.
Further progress
Chemistry is an essential subject if you wish to study Medicine or Veterinary Science, and can lead to a number of career opportunities in the medical field as well as Sciences in general.
Preparatory work for studying Chemistry in the Sixth Form:
Read the Chemistry CGP Transition Guide to ensure that your knowledge and understanding of GCSE Chemistry is inherent and that you are able to use it and apply it to the A Level Chemistry course. You will also need to make sure that you are able to rearrange equations.