GCSE Chemistry

AQA GCSE Chemistry (Code AQA 8462)

The course is studied over three years and is assessed terminally in two written examinations at the end of year 11. There is no coursework.

This course prepares students well to take their place as scientifically literate member of society as well as for further study of Chemistry at A level.

Full details of the course specification can be found by visiting the AQA Website https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry-8462/specification-at-a-glance .

In year 9 boys receive 3 periods of teaching per week (two lessons). In years 10 and 11 they receive 5 periods of teaching per week (three lessons). Homework is set in accordance with the homework timetable.

It is important that boys consolidate topics well and prepare for end of topic tests and their prelims carefully so that they build a strong foundation to progress through the GCSE course. The students are provided with suggestions for revision along with tick lists at the end of each topic.

Useful resources:

• AQA specification
• Curriculum planner for GCSE Chemistry

Textbooks:

• The textbook that accompanies the course is AQA GCSE Chemistry Student book, Lawrie Ryan and Ray Peacock. Oxford. ISBN- 978-0-19-835938-8. It is a resources that is used in school, but not sent home.

Useful revision guides are;

• Oxford revise: AQA GCSE Chemistry Revision and Exam Practice: Higher ISBN- 978-1-382-00485-5
• CGP: GCSE Chemistry AQA Revision Guide – Higher: ISBN- 9781782945574