GCSE | Chemistry
Chemistry at Leighton Park
Board: OCR
Syllabus Code: J248
We are following the OCR Gateway Chemistry A syllabus. The course consists of six modules assessed by two written examination papers.
These six modules are given below:
|
Modules |
What is included? |
|---|---|
| C1: Particles | The particle model; atomic structure; atoms; molecules |
| C2: Elements, compounds and mixtures | Separating mixtures; bonding; properties of materials |
| C3: Chemical reactions | Chemical reactions; energy changes; types of chemical reactions; electrolysis |
| C4: Predicting and identifying reactions and products | Predicting chemical reactions; identification of products of chemical reactions |
| C5: Monitoring and controlling chemical reactions | Yield; atom economy; rate of reactions; equilibria |
| C6: Global challenges |
Improving processes and products; organic chemistry; composition of the atmosphere |
The two written exam papers will be taken at the end of Year 11. Paper 1 assesses content from Topics C1 – C3. This paper is 1 hour 45 minutes long and will be worth 50% of the course. Paper 2 assesses content from Topics C4 – C6, with assumed knowledge of Topics C1 – C3. This paper is 1 hour 45 mins long and will be worth 50% of the course.
The development of practical skills is a fundamental and integral aspect of the study of Chemistry and it will help students throughout their course in preparation for the written examinations. At Leighton Park students will study Chemistry in well-equipped custom-built laboratories. As a department we integrate the practical work throughout the course, and it will be assessed through the written exam papers.
Students may wish to study Chemistry at GCSE for any of the following reasons:
- They have enjoyed the subject in Year 9 and want to continue their study of the subject
- They want to include Chemistry as part of a broad range of GCSE courses, leaving their options open for Sixth Form
- They want to study Chemistry at Sixth Form level
- They want to study a scientific, medical or engineering based degree course. Chemistry is essential for a variety of courses including medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry and pharmacy
If you have any queries about this course, please contact Head of Department: Rachel Milhofer