Price:
£275.00
Format
Paper-Based
Approx Time
200 Hours
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CHEMISTRY GCSE COURSE
Category: GCSE
You can spread the payments for this course
over 4 monthly payments. 1 initial payment of
£110, followed by 3 monthly payments of £55
What substances make up the world we live in and how do they interact? These are two of the fundamental questions that chemistry attempts to answer. The course materials provide a clear and thorough analysis of the basic principles of the subject, underlining how much of our everyday life is now dependent on the chemist’s skill.
Each lesson of the Chemistry GCSE course begins with a set of clearly stated objectives and an explanation of its place in the overall programme of study. Effective learning is encouraged through frequent activities and self-assessment questions, and there are a large number of simply drawn and easy-to-copy illustrations. There are eight tutor-marked assignments, two major progress tests and three practice exam papers.
The Syllabus:
This course prepares students for AQA GCSE Science: Chemistry syllabus 4421, for exams in 2008 and later years. Assessment is by three written papers (75%) and a written test based upon an investigative skills assignment (25%). We have chosen this syllabus as it is the most suited for home schooling.
The course is divided into three modules. Each of these modules corresponds to a 45 minute examination:
Chemistry Paper 1 (45 Minutes) is 25% of the total marks.
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How do rocks provide building materials?
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How do rocks provide metals and how are metals used?
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How do we get fuels from crude oil?
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How are polymers and ethanol made from oil?
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How can plant oils be used?
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What are the changes in the Earth and its atmosphere?
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Why have some species of plants and animals died out?
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How do new species of plants and animals develop?
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How do Humans effective the environment?
Chemistry Paper 2 (45 Minutes) is 25% of the total marks.
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How do sub-atomic particles help us to understand the structure of substances?
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How do structures influence the properties and uses of substances?
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How much can we make and how much do we need to use?
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How can we control the rates of chemical reactions?
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Do chemical reactions always release energy?
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How can we use ions in solutions?
Chemistry Paper 3 (45 Minutes) is 25% of the total marks.
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How was the periodic table developed and how can it help us understand the reactions of elements?
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What are strong and weak acids and alkalis?
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How can we find the amounts of acids and alkalis in solutions?
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What is in the water we drink?
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How much energy is involved in chemical reactions?
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How do we identify and analyse substances?
Investigative Skills Assessment is 25% of the total marks.
The investigative skills assignment (ISA) assesses the student’s ability to undertake a task and collect, process and evaluate data. The ISA can be carried out at any time during the course. Students carry out the PSA set by AQA, they then take a written test under controlled conditions. The test asks questions concerning the data collected during the practical task.
Additional Reading:
You will need to read - AQA GCSE Chemistry Student Book (Anne Fullick) – ISBN: 0748796444.
Technical Support:
Every student receives a personal tutor with whom they need to keep in regular contact. The essential relationship between student and tutor begins with an introductory letter and a telephone call to help decide on a study plan. All tutors are fully qualified teachers holding either a Postgraduate Certificate in Education or a degree in education. So when you enrol on a course you can be assured of the assistance of a professionally qualified subject specific tutor.
We don’t set a limit on how often you can contact your tutor. The advise and encouragement our tutors provide are an important part of your learning experience. You can contact your tutor by Phone, Post or Email. There are tutor-marked assignments (TMA’s) in every course. These help the student consolidate the learning he or she has done and prepare for examinations. All tutors have a local rate telephone number such as a 0845 number. This means that when you phone your tutor it will only cost you the price of a local call. Whilst you are still actively submitting assignments, you should expect to be in contact with your tutor regularly. Remember, to get the most out of your tutor, you will need to tell them when you need assistance.
Examinations:
There are currently over 300 testing centres across the country, so finding one close by is not very difficult. In December/January we contact you to start arranging your examination dates. We always try to give whatever help we can with examination information, but the entering of students for examinations and any dealings with the examination centre’s are entirely the responsibility of the student.
GCSE Examination Fees:
On average the GCSE examination fee is approximately £30 per subject regardless of the amount of examinations, plus an administration fee which is at the discretion of the exam centre.
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