Mātai matū | 7 Chemistry

Course aims / learning outcomes

• This course is looking at the exciting world of chemistry. We will be building on the foundations of Acids and Bases from NCEA Level 1 Science to explore a range of chemistry concepts. We will look at structure and bonding, organic chemistry, titrations and equilibria. 
• It is highly recommended that students have completed the 'Acids and Bases' external (Science 1.5/AS90944) at NCEA Level 1 prior to taking this course. However if you have not completed this and would still like to take this course, then please contact Jess to discuss options for catch-up foundation work. 

Course content

• See the table below for that standards that we will be working towards. There are three externals, one internal and one optional internal standard available. 

Assessment statement

• A total of 20 Achievement Standards credits are offered within this course, all at NCEA Level 2. 
• The content of 17 of these credits will be learned in class. For the optional research report assessment, you must complete it in your own time and submit it by the end of Term 3. 
• Most students will likely want to target some, but not all of the credit opportunities - decisions will be made, in conversation with the learning advisor, dependent on student goals, their level of independence and attitude to learning.
• To earn 14 credits to have Chemistry as a subject endorsement, you'll need to pass two external exams and two internals, or three external exams and an internal.  

Authenticity

• Assignments that take place over time will be produced in an online system such as Google Docs. Learning Advisors will monitor student work by accessing document history. A portion of work will need to be completed during class time under Learning Advisor supervision. 
• Class tests will take place under supervised test conditions within class.
• Students may be required to sign an authenticity statement, perform certain parts of assessment tasks under close supervision, or show through interview and the existence of notes and supporting material that the work submitted by the student is genuinely his/her own work.

Appeal Procedures

• Students have the right to appeal the mark they have been awarded. If a student wishes to appeal a grade, they should initially talk to the subject learning advisor about the marking process immediately after the marked assessment task is shown to them. If still dissatisfied the student should make an appointment and discuss grades with the Principal’s Nominee who will check that the correct procedures have been followed as outlined in the school and subject policies taking into account any special circumstances.

Table of Assessments