Salters Advanced Chemistry

OCR GCE Chemistry B (Salters)

For first teaching September 2008

(H035/H435)

Aims of Salters Advanced Chemistry

• Emphasis on the ways in which chemistry is used - and the work that chemists do.

• Broadening the appeal of modern chemistry by showing how it relates to real lives.

• Emphasis on the frontier areas of chemistry.

• A wide range of teaching and learning activities.

• Rigorous treatment of chemistry that will:- lay foundations for further study.- satisfy those who will study no further.

Development of the course

Salters Advanced Chemistry

Course

Central team at York

Author team• school teachers• university lecturers• industry experts• examiners

Oxford, Cambridge and RSA

Examinations (OCR)

SpecificationsHeinemann

(publishers)

Funding

Teachers’ & Technicians’ Guide support from York

Student material

AS/A level examination support from

OCR

How is the course different?

• ‘Drip feeding’ of chemical ideas.• Chemical ideas are introduced on a

‘need to know’ basis.• Only enough chemistry is taught to

facilitate understanding of the storyline at a particular point.

• There is no need to cover large and difficult topics all in one go.

• A topic may be visited several times throughout the course.

How is the course different?

‘Drip feeding’ of chemical concepts

Intermolecular bonding

Teaching module Area covered Context

Elements of Life Bond polarity What are we made of?

Elements from the Sea

Temporary and permanent dipoles

Halogens and halogenoalkanes in the sea

Polymer Revolution Hydrogen bonding Dissolving polymers

The Oceans Hydrogen bonding water

The role of the oceans in global temperature control

• Laboratory experiments (open-ended, prescriptive).

• Computer-linked work (modelling, word processing, spreadsheets).

• Finding and using a range of resources.• Independent learning.• Preparing and giving a presentation.• Discussion in groups.• Data handling and analysis.• Model making.• Study skills.

Range of activities…

Activities

Integrated resources

Activities

Chemical Ideas

Chemical Storylines

Chemical Storylines

Assessment at AS

Unit F331Chemistry for Life

Unit F332Chemistry of Natural Resources

Unit F333Chemistry in Practice (internal assessment)

Elements of LifeDeveloping Fuels

Elements from the SeaThe AtmospherePolymer Revolution

Five practical skills

15% of A level 25% of A level 10% of A level

Written paper1 hr 15 min

Written paper (one question on an ‘Advance Notice’ passage)1 hr 45 min

Internal assessment of skills using materials and mark schemes provided by OCR

AS coursework

• Coursework has been made more meaningful, with fewer ‘hoops’.

• Assesses practical skills I-V.• Skills II-V are assessed by means of

certain tasks marked against OCR mark schemes.

• See Appendix B within the new specifications.

Assessment at A2

Unit F334Chemistry of Materials

Unit F335Chemistry by Design

Unit F336Chemistry Individual Investigation(internal assessment)

What’s in a MedicineThe Materials RevolutionThe Thread of LifeSteel Story

Agriculture and IndustryColour by DesignThe OceansMedicines by Design

Eight practical skills

15% of A level 20% of A level 15% of A level

Written paper1 hr 30 min

Written paper2 hrs

Internal assessment of skills using generic guidance provided by OCR

Individual Investigation

• Candidates choose their subject.

• Teacher advises.• Four week time period with 18

hours practical work.• Covering eight skill areas.• Internally assessed by teacher.• ‘Best fit’ assessment rather

than hierarchical.• See Appendix B within the new

specifications.

• Increased numbers of students choosing to study AS/A level chemistry at school.

• Increased motivation of both students and teachers.

• Low drop-out rates during the course.• Improved examination performance.• Increased numbers of students choosing

to study chemistry or chemistry-related subjects in higher education.

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• Series of one-day ‘Getting Started’ courses running from April-June 2008.

Training

• Residential training courses run by the Salters project for teachers and technicians.

Details available online at: http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/asa_levelgceforfirstteachingin2008/chemistry_b_salters/

Details available from:

Sandra Wilmott slw5@york.ac.ukOr online at:http://www.york.ac.uk/org/seg/salters/chemistry

• Telephone helpline.• Regular newsletter.• Training workshops for teachers and

technicians.• Co-ordination of a network of local User

Groups.• Teaching resources.• Website and online forum.

Support for Salters Centres

Help from the University of York:

Support for Salters Centres

Help from OCR:

• Full range of INSET, including Examiner Feedback.

• Examination reports.• Past question papers and mark schemes.• Coursework guidance materials.

Important websites

www.ocr.org.uk

www.heinemann.co.uk

www.york.ac.uk/org/seg/salters/chemistrySalters Teachers’ Forum

www.delphi.com.SaltersChem

(group name: SChem)

Salters Technicians’ Forum

www.delphi.com.Stechnicians

(group name: Stech)

Chris OtterSalters Advanced Chemistry Project

Department of ChemistryUniversity of York

York YO10 5DD, UK

Tel: 01904 432601 Fax: 01904 432605

Email: cao4@york.ac.uk

Salters Advanced Chemistry website:www.york.ac.uk/org/seg/salters/

chemistry

For more information, contact:

Fully revised resources forOCR GCE Chemistry B (Salters)

AS

A2

AS & A2

Chemical Storylines: module opener…

Chemical Storylines: other features…

Chemical Ideas: revised single volume book covering both AS and A2…

Sections first needed at AS are indicated throughout the text and in the contents page.

Includes new ‘Greener Industry’ chapter and an appendix on ‘Experimental Techniques’.

Interactive Presentations: for whole class teaching…

Heinemann’s unique Resource Browser provides easy access to interactive resources - search by Chemical Storylines, Chemical Ideas

or by Activity.

Interactive Presentations: video clips…

Interactive Presentations: animations…

New animations have been developed to accompany the new ‘Greener Industry’

chapter.

AS and A2 Support Packs: with editable CD-ROM…

The Support Packs combine Activities & Assessment material and Teacher Support material in one resource. They comprise:

Materials to help you plan and prepare…

A map of each module outlines the location of relevant materials in each resource.

Draft manuscrip

t copy only

Concept maps show how the major chemical ideas in each module develop

during the course.

Draft manuscrip

t copy only

• AS and A2 Support Packs include a broad range of activities, with separate notes and answers.

• Advance warning of any materials or equipment that may need ordering is provided for each module.

Activities include teacher support…

Draft manuscrip

t copy only

• AS and A2 Support Packs provide answers to all the assignments in Chemical Storylines and problems in Chemical Ideas, so you can assess knowledge easily.

• End of Module Tests comprise exam-style questions covering each learning outcome, so you can help students to prepare effectively.

Materials to help you assess student progress…

• Concise coverage of the content required by the latest specifications.

• Content organised into teaching modules within each exam unit to help with revision planning.

• Bite-sized chunks of information to make it easier to organise revision time.

• Tips on common pitfalls and advice on ways of tackling Salters exam questions.

• Practice exam-style questions and answers for each module.

• Quick check questions complete with answers so that students can check that they are on the right track.

• An index to help students find what they want to revise.

AS and A2 Revision Guides: revised from the current popular Revision Guides from

Heinemann…

Publication dates and pricesStudent books

Chemical Storylines AS £15.99 Spring 2008

Chemical Storylines A2 £15.99 Spring 2009

Chemical Ideas AS/A2 £22.99 Spring 2008

Teacher Resources

Support Pack AS(Ring binder & editable CD-ROM)

£125.00 + VAT

Early Summer 2008

Support Pack A2(Ring binder & editable CD-ROM)

£125.00 + VAT

Early Summer 2009

All prices are provisional until publication.

Electronic Resources

Interactive Presentations AS(CD-ROM)

£295.00 + VAT

Early Summer 2008

Interactive Presentations A2(CD-ROM)

£295.00 + VAT

Early Summer 2009

Publication dates and prices (continued)

Revision Guides

Revise AS Chemistry for Salters £6.99 Autumn 2008

Revise A2 Chemistry for Salters £6.99 Summer 2009

All prices are provisional until publication.

Evaluation Pack

Containing:• Chemical Storylines AS• Chemical Ideas• Sample content from Support Pack AS relating to ‘Elements of Life’ module

£35.00 Early Summer 2008

Prospective purchasers interested in details of preferential deals should

contact Heinemann’s Sales and Marketing team on:

01865 888080www.heinemann.co.uk

Purchasing the new resources

• www.york.ac.uk/org/seg/salters/chemistryAn additional resource for teachers, technicians and students, managed by the University of York Science Education Group.

• www.heinemann.co.uk/scienceLinks to the Heinemann marketing site, which offers the latest product information plus the opportunity to sign up for regular news eAlerts.

What else is available?

A mapping grid will be made available on the websites above in Spring 2008, matching resource content (including the current 2nd edition Chemical Ideas as well as the new edition) to the new specifications.

• www.ocr.org.ukDownload the new specifications plus other support including specimen assessment materials, past papers and a Practical Skills Handbook.