Chemistry

Curriculum:

The fundamental concepts of Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry encompass:

Atoms and Forces: Matter's foundation lies in atoms, which interact and bond through electrostatic forces. The arrangement of atoms influences the physical and chemical properties of substances, impacting their chemical reactivity.
Experiments and Evidence: Chemists rely on evidence derived from experiments and observations to construct models and theories about the structure and reactivity of materials. These theories are continuously tested through further experimentation, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and reliability.
Patterns in Chemical Behaviour and Reactions: Identifying patterns in chemical behavior allows the prediction of substance properties. By applying these patterns, chemists can design new, useful substances and devise synthetic pathways.
Chemical Bonds: Understanding the formation and breaking of chemical bonds through electron movements aids in predicting reactivity patterns. Appreciating the strength of these bonds leads to insights into material properties and their diverse applications.

Energy Changes: The study of energy changes during chemical reactions enables predictions of reaction extent, feasibility, and rate. Understanding the reasons and mechanisms behind chemical reactions is a crucial aspect of this concept.

Comprehensive Study Material:

Our focus is ensuring mastery of concepts and not memorization. Our study materials bundle is simple to go over after class, yet concomitantly entails all essential knowledge needed for the subject.

Organised Study Schedule:

Students require individualised guidance, with constant motivation, clear expectations and deadlines to reach their maximum potential in a subject. Our instructors do so by directing them through personalised study roadmaps, and by fostering accountability and discipline in students through regular engagement and practice.

Practice with past papers and mock exams:

While students do fall behind in their grade due to gaps in knowledge of concepts

Regular review and student evaluation:

Helps make students ready for the Exam day. Regular review and evaluation reduces overall stress and boosts confidence. Students thus feel ready than ever to tackle the exam!

How can we help?

At UniHawk, our instructors will provide you with a wide array of resources alongside continual guidance. Here’s a sneak peak for you:

Comprehensive Study Material: Our focus is ensuring mastery of concepts and not memorization. Our study materials bundle is simple to go over after class, yet concomitantly entails all essential knowledge needed for the subject.
Organised Study Schedule: Students require individualised guidance, with constant motivation, clear expectations and deadlines to reach their maximum potential in a subject. Our instructors do so by directing them through personalised study roadmaps, and by fostering accountability and discipline in students through regular engagement and practice.
Practice with past papers and mock exams: While students do fall behind in their grade due to gaps in knowledge of concepts, very commonly it’s also due to negligence of the following:
- Problem-solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Time management skills
- Anxiety management

To develop these skills, students require guided practice. Here, a common way is working with past papers. It benefits them immensely when they receive expert insight and strategies while doing past papers.

Regular review and student evaluation: Helps make students ready for the Exam day. Regular review and evaluation reduces overall stress and boosts confidence. Students thus feel ready than ever to tackle the exam!

Our website provides detailed information about the assessment structure for A Level and AS Level papers in this subject. Here’s an overview of each paper:

Paper 1

Assessment Type: Multiple Choice
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Total Marks: 40 marks
Syllabus Content: AS Level
Level: AS Level
External Assessment: Yes
Weightage (of A Level): 15.5%
Weightage (of AS Level): 31%

Paper 4

Assessment Type: A Level Structured Questions
Duration: 2 hours
Total Marks: 100 marks
Syllabus Content: A Level
Level: A Level
External Assessment: Yes
Weightage (of A Level): 38.5%
Weightage (of AS Level): N/A

Paper 2

Assessment Type: AS Level Structured Questions
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Total Marks: 60 marks
Syllabus Content: AS Level
Level: AS Level
External Assessment: Yes
Weightage (of A Level): 23%
Weightage (of AS Level): 46%

Paper 5

Assessment Type: Planning, Analysis, and Evaluation
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Total Marks: 30 marks
Syllabus Content: Experimental skills
Level: A Level
External Assessment: Yes
Weightage (of A Level): 11.5%
Weightage (of AS Level): N/A

Paper 3

Assessment Type: Advanced Practical Skills
Duration: 2 hours
Total Marks: 40 marks
Syllabus Content: Experimental skills
Level: AS Level
External Assessment: Yes
Weightage (of A Level): 11.5%

These papers encompass a variety of assessment types and durations, providing a comprehensive evaluation of students’ abilities in different aspects of the subject. The weightage of each paper is designed to contribute to the overall qualification while emphasizing specific skills and knowledge areas. This assessment structure ensures a well-rounded and rigorous examination process for both AS and A Level students.