1. Salters Advanced Chemistry OCR GCE Chemistry B (Salters)
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Salters Advanced Chemistry OCR GCE Chemistry B (Salters)
For first teaching September 2008
(H035/H435)

2. Aims of Salters Advanced Chemistry
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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.

3. Development of the course
Central team at York
Teachers’ & Technicians’ Guide support from York
Student material
Funding
Salters Advanced Chemistry Course
Specifications
Heinemann (publishers)
Author team
school teachers
university lecturers
industry experts
examiners
AS/A level examination support from OCR
Oxford, Cambridge and RSA Examinations (OCR)

4. How is the course different?
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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.

5. How is the course different?

6. ‘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

7. Range of activities…
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.

8. Activities

9. Integrated resources
Chemical Storylines
Chemical Ideas
Activities

10. Chemical Storylines

11. ASE Presentation for New Users
Assessment at AS
Unit F331
Chemistry for Life
Unit F332
Chemistry of Natural Resources
Unit F333
Chemistry in Practice (internal assessment)
Elements of Life
Developing Fuels
Elements from the Sea
The Atmosphere
Polymer Revolution
Five practical skills
15% of A level
25% of A level
10% of A level
Written paper
1 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

12. ASE Presentation for New Users
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.

13. Assessment at A2 Unit F334 Chemistry of Materials Unit F335
Chemistry by Design
Unit F336
Chemistry Individual Investigation
(internal assessment)
What’s in a Medicine
The Materials Revolution
The Thread of Life
Steel Story
Agriculture and Industry
Colour by Design
The Oceans
Medicines by Design
Eight practical skills
15% of A level
20% of A level
Written paper
1 hr 30 min
2 hrs
Internal assessment of skills using generic guidance provided by OCR

14. 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.

15. The Salters Experience
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.

16. A level Chemistry candidates 1991-2006
Number of candidates
Year

17. Training
Series of one-day ‘Getting Started’ courses running from April-June 2008.
Details available online at:
Residential training courses run by the Salters project for teachers and technicians.
Details available from:
Sandra Wilmott
Or online at:

18. Support for Salters Centres
Help from the University of York:
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.

19. 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.

20. Important websites www.ocr.org.uk www.heinemann.co.uk
Salters Teachers’ Forum
(group name: SChem)
Salters Technicians’ Forum
(group name: Stech)

21. For more information, contact:
Chris Otter
Salters Advanced Chemistry Project
Department of Chemistry
University of York
York YO10 5DD, UK
Tel: Fax:
Salters Advanced Chemistry website:

22. Fully revised resources for OCR GCE Chemistry B (Salters)
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Fully revised resources for OCR GCE Chemistry B (Salters) AS A2
AS & A2

23. Chemical Storylines: module opener…

24. Chemical Storylines: other features…
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Chemical Storylines: other features…

25. Chemical Ideas: revised single volume book covering both AS and A2…
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Chemical Ideas: revised single volume book covering both AS and A2…
Includes new ‘Greener Industry’ chapter and an appendix on ‘Experimental Techniques’.
Sections first needed at AS are indicated throughout the text and in the contents page.

26. Interactive Presentations: for whole class teaching…
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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.

27. Interactive Presentations: video clips…
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Interactive Presentations: video clips…

28. Interactive Presentations: animations…
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Interactive Presentations: animations…
New animations have been developed to accompany the new ‘Greener Industry’ chapter.

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

30. ASE Presentation for New Users
A map of each module outlines the location of relevant materials in each resource.
Draft manuscript copy only

31. ASE Presentation for New Users
Concept maps show how the major chemical ideas in each module develop during the course.
Draft manuscript copy only

32. ASE Presentation for New Users
Activities include teacher support…
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.
Draft manuscript copy only

33. Materials to help you assess student progress…
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.

34. ASE Presentation for New Users
AS and A2 Revision Guides: revised from the current popular Revision Guides from Heinemann…
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.

35. Publication dates and prices
Student books
Chemical Storylines AS
£15.99
Spring 2008
Chemical Storylines A2
Spring 2009
Chemical Ideas AS/A2
£22.99
Teacher Resources
Support Pack AS
(Ring binder & editable CD-ROM)
£ VAT
Early Summer 2008
Support Pack A2
Early Summer 2009
Electronic Resources
Interactive Presentations AS
(CD-ROM)
£ VAT
Early Summer 2008
Interactive Presentations A2
Early Summer 2009
All prices are provisional until publication.

36. Publication dates and prices (continued)
Revision Guides
Revise AS Chemistry for Salters
£6.99
Autumn 2008
Revise A2 Chemistry for Salters
Summer 2009
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
All prices are provisional until publication.

37. Purchasing the new resources
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Purchasing the new resources
Prospective purchasers interested in details of preferential deals should contact Heinemann’s Sales and Marketing team on:

38. What else is available? www.york.ac.uk/org/seg/salters/chemistry
An additional resource for teachers, technicians and students, managed by the University of York Science Education Group.
Links to the Heinemann marketing site, which offers the latest product information plus the opportunity to sign up for regular news eAlerts.
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.
Download the new specifications plus other support including specimen assessment materials, past papers and a Practical Skills Handbook.