Advanced Higher Chemistry is an SQA Qualification Course:
"The Course serves to equip all learners with an understanding of the impact of chemistry on everyday life, and with the knowledge and skills to be able to reflect critically on scientific publications and media reports concerning chemistry. By using the broad skills base and knowledge and understanding of detailed chemistry key areas, learners will become scientifically literate citizens and be able to review the science-based claims they will meet and to communicate in an evidence-based manner. This also allows learners to make their own reasoned decisions on many issues within a modern society increasingly dependent on chemistry, science and technology. " -SQA 2019
To gain the award of this course, the pupil must achieve a pass in all component units of this course as well as the external assessment, which will provide the basis for grading the attainment in the course award.
The instrument of assessment will be an externally set question paper of 2 hours 30 minutes duration and a completed Investigation report.
The instrument of assessment will be an externally set question paper of 2 hours 30 minutes duration and a completed Investigation report.
- External Course assessment structure
- Component 1 — question paper made up of 25 marks objective and 85 marks for extended response questions (scaled to 120)
- Component 2 — investigation 25 marks (scaled to 40)
- Total marks — 160 marks
For more information on the Advanced Higher Chemistry course please visit the SQA website: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48459.html
Entry Requirements
This course is suitable for sixth year pupils who have obtained either an A or B pass in Higher Chemistry
All senior pupils have deadlines which they are required to meet on a regular basis, in order to meet the requirements of the course. Failure to do so will result in referral to the Faculty Head and could result in withdrawal from the course.
All senior pupils have deadlines which they are required to meet on a regular basis, in order to meet the requirements of the course. Failure to do so will result in referral to the Faculty Head and could result in withdrawal from the course.
Progression
A pass in Advanced Higher Chemistry is useful for anyone wishing to study Chemistry courses at University.
Resources
Useful Websites
- SQA: https://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/48459.html
- SCHOLAR: https://scholar.hw.ac.uk/
- Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/
- Easy Flashcard Maker: http://www.kitzkikz.com/flashcards/
- Chemistry Resources: www.new.chemistry-teaching-resources.com/index.html