Aims
Learners will develop curiosity, interest and enthusiasm for chemistry in a range of contexts. The skills of scientific inquiry and investigation are developed throughout the Course, and the relevance of chemistry is highlighted by the study of the applications of chemistry in everyday contexts.
The Course is split into four units;
Chemistry in Society.
Chemical Changes and Structure.
Nature’s Chemistry.
Researching Chemistry.
Assessment
There is written assessment for each of these three units and learners are asked to write a report on an experiment that they carry out in class.
An extended assignment on a related area of Chemistry must be completed under exam conditions in class, then marked externally by the SQA.
The final grade for the course depends on both the final examination and the assignment grade combined.
Learners are Graded from A to D.
Progression
If learners achieve a C or higher at Higher then they can progress into Advanced Higher Chemistry.
Further Information
Further SQA information on this course can be accessed here.
Pupil resources can be found here on our glow resource site.
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