AS and A-level Chemistry Specification Specifications for first teaching in 2015
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A-level Chemistry7405
A Chemistry alkyl groups
See AS and A-level Chemistry guidance about alkyl groups.
A Chemistry alkyl groups
See AS and A-level Chemistry guidance about alkyl groups.
We involved over a thousand teachers in developing this specification, to ensure that the subject content is relevant to real world experiences and is interesting to teach and learn. We’ve also presented it in a straightforward way, giving you the freedom to teach in the way that works for your students.
This Chemistry specification is a stepping stone to future study, which is why we also consulted universities, to ensure this specification allows students to develop the skills that they want to see.
This approach has led to a specification that will help you to inspire students, nurture their passion for chemistry and lay the groundwork for further study in courses such as chemistry, medicine and pharmacy.
The specification has been written with minimal context. This means that you can select the context and applications that you feel bring the subject alive. To support you, we have also produced a range of excellent teaching resources that you can use alongside your own.
Like you, we believe that chemistry is fundamentally an experimental subject. This specification provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and equip students with the essential practical skills they need.
We’ve ensured that the AS and A-level are fully co-teachable. The AS exams are similar in style to the A-level exams, testing a subset of the same content, with less difficulty. This allows your students to develop and helps you and your students decide if A-level is the right choice for them.
We’ve created our A-level content with our GCSE in mind, to make sure that there is a seamless progression between qualifications. We’ve also followed the Association for Science Education (ASE) guidance on use of scientific terminology across our science subjects.
You can find out about all our science qualifications at aqa.org.uk/science
We know that support and resources are vital for your teaching and that you have limited time to find or develop good quality materials. So we’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams.
We have too many Chemistry resources to list here, so visit aqa.org.uk/7405 to see them all. They include:
Visit aqa.org.uk/7405 for everything you need to prepare for our exams, including:
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Find out which questions were the most challenging, how the results compare to previous years and where your students need to improve. Data Insights, our free online results analysis tool, will help you see where to focus your teaching. Find out more at aqa.org.uk/data-insights
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You can attend a course at venues around the country, in your school or online – whatever suits your needs and availability. Find out more at coursesandevents.aqa.org.uk
Visit our website for information, guidance, support and resources at aqa.org.uk/7201
You can talk directly to the Chemistry subject team:
T: 0161 958 3859