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AITCHISON COLLEGE (Senior School) CURRICULUM GUIDE
CURRICULUM GUIDE
CHEMISTRY
AIMS
We humans are all chemists. We use chemicals every day
and perform chemical reactions without thinking much
about them. Chemistry is important because everything
you do is chemistry! Even your body is made of chemicals.
Chemical reactions occur when you breathe, eat, or just sit
there reading. All matter is made of chemicals, so the
importance of chemistry is that it's the study of everything.
Chemistry is the "central science" because it connects other
sciences to each other, such as biology, physics, geology,
medicine, forensic, material sciences, environmental
science and many more. Chemistry helps you to under-
stand the world around you. It teaches useful skills, because
Chemistry is a practical Science.
At Aitchison College Chemistry Program aims are to enable
students to:
• acquire scientific knowledge and understanding of
scientific theories and practice
• develop a range of experimental skills, including
handling variables and working safely
• use scientific data and evidence to solve problems and
discuss the limitations of scientific methods
• communicate effectively and clearly, using scientific
terminology, notation and conventions
• understand that the application of scientific knowledge
can benefit people and the environment
• enjoy science and develop an informed interest in
scientific matters which support further study.
ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Aitchison College encourages to amalgamate meta cognition to
make interactive and effective classroom environment. This
involves multiple teaching-learning styles, primarily based upon;
• hands on activities
• experimental analysis
• effective lessons through power points, videos and
animations, mind mapping activities
• learning through Harkness
Students are actively involved in extracurricular activities like
ACSEC,
Aitchison
college
science
and
engineering
concept, for which they are highly motivated to involve
chemistry concepts for presenting their projects.
Students are given extended tutorial classes and practicals on
Saturdays to polish up their skills.
BEYOND A LEVEL
AS-A level Chemistry lays a
firm and a deep foundation
for students to pursue higher
education in variety of fields
such as;
• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Engineering
• Computers
• Bio-medical
• Bio chemistry
• Pure sciences (chemistry
or biology)
• Dietetics
• Environmental sciences
• Geology/ earth sciences
• Material sciences
• Optometry
• Orthotic
• Pharmacy
• Physiotherapy
• Psychology
• Speech therapy
• Sport sciences
• Veterinary science
• Pharmacology
• Forensic Science
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
IGCSE CHEMISTRY 0620 Extended Assessment
Marks
Paper 2 Multiple Choice
40
45 Minutes 30 %
Paper 4 Theory
80
1 Hour 15 Minutes 50 %
Paper 6: Alternative to Practical
40
1 Hour
20 %
FOR SYLLABUS AS/A LEVEL CHEMISTRY 9701
AS LEVEL A LEVEL
Paper 1 Multiple Choice
40
1 Hour 15 Minutes 31%
15.5%
Paper 2 AS Level Structured Questions
60
1 Hour 15 Minutes
46%
23%
Paper 3 Advanced Practical Skills 40
2 Hours 23%
11.5%
Paper 4 A Level Structured Questions 100
2 Hours
38.5 %
Paper 5 Planning, Analysis and Evaluation
30
1 Hour 15 minutes
11.5%