AS/A Level GCE (for first teaching in 2008) Chemistry A - H034 H434

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The specification for this qualification has been updated. Vertical black lines indicate a change to the previous printed version. Changes can be found on pages 56 and 85.

Update to SAM for Unit F323

Sample assessment materials for Unit F323 – Quantitative Task printed before 13 November 2008 contain an error. Please see the updated version of this task for details.

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Guide to what has changed

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Notice to centres - Revised versions of the specification

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Overview

This course has been designed to enable centres to deliver the designated units using the framework provided or to design a customised course. This flexible approach is also reflected in the assessment model.

The specification is divided into chemical topics, each containing different key concepts of Chemistry. Once the key features of a chemical topic have been developed, applications are considered. For assessment purposes, knowledge and understanding of key concepts are treated separately at AS; important links between different areas of chemistry are largely assessed synoptically at A2. While the teaching of practical skills may be integrated with the theoretical topics, they are assessed separately. This allows skills to be developed in a way suited to each individual centre.

Benefits to you and your learners of teaching this qualification

  • This specification has been developed in consultation with the Royal Society of Chemistry, GlaxoSmithKline and a large variety of teachers in OCR centres throughout the country.
  • There is an increased emphasis on understanding and application rather than recall
  • How Science Works integrated within the learning outcomes/opportunities.
  • Straightforward assessment of practical skills using OCR set tasks with specific (non-hierarchical) mark schemes.
  • Course builds upon the existing popular OCR Chemistry course. Has been updated in response to modern developments in chemistry and also the impact of chemistry on modern society and resources.

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