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Edexcel A-Level Chemistry WCH11
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WHY CHOOSE THIS SYLLABUS?
Clear and straightforward question papers – our question papers are clear and accessible for students of all ability ranges, and use a series of well-defined command words. Our mark schemes are straightforward so that the assessment requirements are clear.
Broad and deep development of learners’ skills – we designed the International Advanced Subsidiary and International Advanced Level qualifications to extend learners’ knowledge by broadening and deepening skills. For example learners will:
- develop and use a range of mathematical skills which support their knowledge and understanding of chemistry
- gain experience in a variety of practical techniques and procedures, which will be assessed separately in Units 3 and 6
- widen their learning through a number of key transferable skills, which may be cognitive, intrapersonal or interpersonal (see Appendix 3: Transferable skills)
ASSESSMENT OVERVIEW
This qualification consists of six externally-examined units
The International Advanced Level consists of the three IAS units (Units 1, 2 and 3) plus three IA2 units (Units 4, 5 and 6). Students wishing to take the International Advanced Level must, therefore, complete all six units.
The qualification will include questions that target mathematics at Level 2 or above (see Appendix 6: Mathematical skills and exemplifications). Overall, a minimum of 20% of the marks across the papers will be awarded for mathematics at Level 2 or above.
DETAILS OF THE ASSESSMENT
Unit 1
- Externally assessed
- Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Availability: January, June and October
- First assessment: January 2019
- 80 marks
Unit 2
- Externally assessed
- Written examination: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Availability: January, June and October
- First assessment: June 2019
- 80 marks
Unit 3
- Externally assessed
- Written examination: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Availability: January, June and October
- First assessment: June 2019
- 50 marks
Unit 4
- Externally assessed
- Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Availability: January, June and October
- First assessment: January 2020
- 90 marks
Unit 5
- Externally assessed
- Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Availability: January, June and October
- First assessment: June 2020
- 90 marks
Unit 6
- Externally assessed
- Written examination: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Availability: January, June and October
- First assessment: June 2020
- 50 marks
SUBJECT CONTENT
- Structure, Bonding and Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes and Alcohols
- Practical Skills in Chemistry I
- Rates, Equilibria and Further Organic Chemistry
- Transition Metals and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry
- Practical Skills in Chemistry II
SOURCE
https://qualifications.pearson.com/