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GCSE Chemistry Course - AQA GCSE Chemisty Foundation Tier

GCSE Chemistry Course - AQA GCSE Chemisty Foundation Tier

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  • On-Demand course

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Description

Highlights of the Course
  • Course Type: Self-Paced Online Learning

  • Accreditation: AQA

  • Qualification: Nationally Recognised Qualification

  • Study Materials: High-Quality E-Learning Study Materials

  • Certificate: Certificate upon passing the official exam

  • Access: 1 Year Access

  • Tutor Support: Paid Tutor Support

  • Customer Support: 24/7 live chat available


What you will learn from this course?

Upon successful completion of this GCSE Chemistry Course, you will be able to:

  • Improve your chemistry expertise to broaden your knowledge of science and show more clarity in your thinking

  • Develop an understanding of the nature, methods, and tools of science through a variety of scientific inquiries that help people respond scientifically to inquiries about their surroundings

  • Possess and learn how to employ observational, practical, modelling, inquiry, and problem-solving skills in a lab, field, and other learning settings

  • Strengthen your critical analytical abilities by critically analyzing the strategy, supporting information, and conclusions in both qualitative and quantitative ways


GCSE Chemistry Course - AQA GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier

This GCSE Chemistry Course is accredited by AQA and regulated by Ofqual, making it a nationally recognised credential that will improve your CV and set you apart from the competition. You will gain fundamental skills and knowledge about a range of different areas of chemistry including organic chemistry, atomic structure, bonds, chemical reactions, etc.

Towards the end of this course, you will acquire the required expertise to ace your official GCSE Chemistry exam and build your career in the relevant fields.

Who is this Course for?

The following individuals may benefit from this GCSE Chemistry Course:

  • University applicants

  • Students who require a grade within grades 1-5

  • Anyone who finds the higher tier difficult

  • Anyone interested to build a career in STEM

  • Anyone planning to take chemistry in A-level

  • Anyone trying to increase their chances of landing a job

  • Anyone who desires to develop their knowledge of chemistry

Whether you are a complete beginner or an aspiring professional, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and professional competence, and open your doors to a wide number of professions within your chosen sector.

Eligibility Requirements

This GCSE Chemistry Course has no academic prerequisites and is open to students from all academic disciplines.

Career Path

This GCSE Chemistry Course will provide you with a fresh opportunity to enter the relevant job market and successfully escalate to advanced vocational study. Additionally, you will be able to advance your career, increase your level of competition in your chosen field, and highlight these skills on your resume.

Assessment Procedure

Students must complete a variety of interactive online examinations at the conclusion of each module to evaluate the understanding and skills they are learning in this GCSE Chemistry Course. These assessments also determine if students can demonstrate these skills effectively. At the end of the module, you can also keep track of your progress and regularly check your score.

Upon successfully completing this course, you can schedule your official exam by contacting us at [email protected].

About Official Exam

There are two paper-based and practical tests in the AQA-accredited GCSE Chemistry Foundation Tier.

Assessment Format of Paper 1

  • Concepts covered: Atomic structure and the periodic table, bonding, structure, and the properties of matter, quantitative chemistry, chemical changes; and energy changes.

  • Exam time: 1 Hour 45 minutes written exam

  • Total marks: 100

  • Total weight: 50% of GCSE

  • Question format: multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response

Assessment Format of Paper 2

  • Concepts covered: The rate and extent of chemical change, organic chemistry; chemical analysis, the chemistry of the atmosphere; and using resources

  • Exam time: 1 Hour 45 minutes written exam

  • Total marks: 100

  • Total weight: 50% of GCSE

  • Question format: multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response

Assessment Format of Practical Assessment 

In the written exam questions, instructors will assess students' knowledge and comprehension of the material they have covered in the course through a range of practical activities and demonstrations. These questions will account for at least 15% of the total score for the qualifying. Additionally, the majority of these questions will focus on how well students can conduct independent research and apply their knowledge to real-world situations.

This GCSE Chemistry Course is accredited by AQA and regulated by Ofqual.

What is AQA?

AQA, a well-known awarding body, sets standards, administers exams at the GCSE, AS, and A Level in a variety of areas, and grants qualifications to peruse a desired career. More than half of the GCSE and A-level exams that are taken and graded in the UK each year are administered by AQA. Additionally, employers and institutions all across the world highly respect these credentials.

Benefits of AQA 

  • This qualification is recognised in the UK and across the world

  • It is valued by employers all over the world

  • Improve your employment prospects

  • Boost your job satisfaction

  • Promotes career advancement

  • Enhances your CV

  • Provides you with a competitive edge in the job market

What is Ofqual?

Qualifications, exams, and assessments are governed in England by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation). They are in charge of identifying the knowledge, skills, and understanding that students have displayed, and also ensuring that all the assessments and exams reveal what a student has accomplished.

Benefits of Ofqual Regulation

  • This regulation is valued internationally

  • Created in accordance with specific national standards

  • Designed in collaboration with industry to guarantee their suitability.

  • Accurately reflect the knowledge, abilities, and understanding that the learners have shown.

  • Candidates who have obtained a qualification that is governed by Ofqual are seen with greater confidence by employers.

Course Curriculum

1. Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

1.1 Simple Models (FT)

00:16:00

1.2 The Periodic Table (FT)

00:16:00

1.3 Properties of transition metals (FT)

00:14:00

Atomic structure and the periodic table - Mini Quiz (FT)

1. Atomic structure and the periodic table - Mini Quiz (FT)

00:08:00

2. Bonding, Structre and Properties of Matter

2.1 Chemical Bonds, Ionic, Covalent and Metallic (FT)

00:19:00

2.2 States of Matter (FT)

00:19:00

2.3 The Nano Scale (FT)

00:19:00

Bonding, structure and the properties of matter - Mini Quiz (FT)

2. Bonding, structure and the properties of matter - Mini Quiz (FT)

00:09:00

3. Quantitative Chemistry

3.1 Chemical Measurements (FT)

00:20:00

3.3 Yield and Atom Economy of Chemical Reactions (FT)

00:21:00

Balancing Equations Practice Questions

00:10:00

Quantitative chemistry - Mini Quiz (FT)

3. Quantitative chemistry - Mini Quiz (FT)

00:08:00

4. Chemical Changes

4.1 Reactivity of Metals (FT)

00:15:00

4.2 Reactions of Acids (FT)

00:15:00

4.3 Electrolysis (FT)

00:13:00

Required Practical 1

00:15:00

Required Practical 2

00:12:00

Required Practical 3

00:10:00

Chemical changes - Mini Quiz (FT)

4. Chemical changes - Mini Quiz (FT)

00:08:00

5. Energy Changes

5. Energy changes (FT)

00:10:00

Required Practical 4

00:11:00

Energy Changes - Mini Quiz (FT)

5. Energy Changes - Mini Quiz (FT)

00:00:00

6. Rate of Chemical Change

6.1 Rate of Reaction (FT)

00:11:00

6.2 Reversible Reactions and Dynamic Equilibrium (FT)

00:12:00

Required Practical 5

00:11:00

Rate and extent of chemical change - Mini Quiz (FT)

6. Rate and extent of chemical change - Mini Quiz (FT)

00:00:00

7. Organic Chemistry

7.1 Carbon Compounds as Fuels and Feedstock (FT)

00:13:00

7.2 Reactions of Alkenes and Alcohols (FT)

00:14:00

7.3 Synthetic and Naturally Occurring Polymers (FT)

00:12:00

Organic Chemistry - Mini Quiz (FT)

7. Organic Chemistry - Mini Quiz (FT)

00:00:00

8. Chemical Analysis

8.1 Purity, Formulations and Chromatography (FT)

00:12:00

8.2 Identification of Common Gases (FT)

00:13:00

8.3 Identification of Ions by Chemical and Spectroscopic Means (FT)

00:12:00

Required Practical 6

00:14:00

Required Practical 7

00:12:00

Chemical Analysis - Mini Quiz (FT)

8. Chemical Analysis - Mini Quiz (FT)

00:00:00

9. Chemistry of Earth_s Atmosphere

9. Chemistry of Earth_s Atmosphere

00:12:00

Chemistry of the atmosphere - Mini Quiz (FT)

9. Chemistry of the atmosphere - Mini Quiz (FT)

00:00:00

10. Using Resources

10.1 Using the Earth_s Resources and Obtaining Potable Water (FT)

00:18:00

10.2 Life Cycle Assessment and Recycling (FT)

00:19:00

10.3 Using Materials (FT)

00:19:00

Production and Uses of NPK Fertilisers (FT)

00:18:00

Required Practical 8

00:15:00

Using Resources - Mini Quiz (FT)

10. Using Resources - Mini Quiz (FT)

00:00:00

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