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The GCSE Chemistry written examination takes the form of three papers (Chemistry 1, Chemistry 2 and Chemistry 3) of 45 minutes each.
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Each paper accounts for 25% of the total marks (the other 25% coming from centre-assessed unit, which includes the ISA and PSA).
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The examination board is AQA and the course reference is Chemistry (4421)
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For revision, you will be provided with the AQA Science GCSE Chemistry Revision Guide
A list of alternative revision guides can be found on the Amazon web-site.
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Most candidates will be sitting the Higher Tier paper (CHY1H, etc) for which grades A*-D may be awarded.
A few may elect to take the Foundation Tier paper (CHY1F, etc) for which grades C-G may be awarded.
Foundation tier papers are scheduled simultaneously with the Higher tier papers
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Other useful information which can be found on the AQA website includes:
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