Linear - Students will sit all their exams at the end of the course.
Subject Content - Covers atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, properties of
... [Show More] matter, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes, energy changes, rate and extent of chemical change, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere, and using resources.
Paper 1 - Assesses topics 1-5, including atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, properties of matter, quantitative chemistry, and chemical changes.
Paper 2 - Assesses topics 6-10, including rate and extent of chemical change, organic chemistry, chemical analysis, chemistry of the atmosphere, and using resources.
Working scientifically - Incorporates investigating, observing, experimenting, and testing scientific ideas.
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Foundation and Higher Tier - Two levels of assessment for written exams.
Specimen question papers - Question papers used for trial purposes by over 3,000 students.
Science qualifications - AQA offers a suite of science qualifications for Key Stage 4, suitable for students of all abilities and aspirations.
Practicals - Purposeful practical activities as part of day-to-day teaching and learning, including eight required practicals.
Teaching resources - Includes additional practice papers, schemes of work, practical handbook, AQA-approved textbooks, and subject expertise courses.
Preparing for exams - Provides past papers, mark schemes, examiners' reports, sample papers, mark schemes for new courses, and Exampro.
Enhanced Results Analysis (ERA) - A free online tool to analyze student results.
Professional development - Offers subject-specific training and a range of courses to boost teaching skills.
Support and resources - Range of resources to confidently plan, teach, and prepare for exams, including teaching resources, preparing for exams, and help and support available.
Scientific Method - The systematic approach to research and study that includes formulating a hypothesis, conducting experiments, and analyzing data to draw conclusions.
Scientific Theories - Comprehensive explanations supported by a large body of evidence and serving as the basis for further study and experimentation.
Working Scientifically - The sum of all activities scientists engage in, including conducting experiments, making observations, and developing models to explain natural phenomena.
Models in Science - Representational, spatial, descriptive, computational, and mathematical tools used to solve problems, make predictions, and develop scientific explanations.
Ethical Issues in Science - Considerations of the moral implications and potential consequences of scientific discoveries and technological advancements.
Peer Review - The evaluation of scientific results and findings by experts in the same field to ensure accuracy and validity.
Hypothesis - A testable explanation for a set of observations or a prediction about the outcome of an experiment. [Show Less]