Chemistry
2020 L3 Table of standards.docxWhat should I have already achieved?
14 credits in Level 2 Chemistry (including 2 external achievement standards)
What will I learn?
Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. In their study of chemistry, students develop an understanding of the composition and properties of matter, the changes it undergoes, and the energy involved. They use their understanding of the fundamental properties of chemistry to make sense of the world around them. They learn to interpret their observations by considering the properties and behaviour of atoms, molecules, and ions. They learn to communicate their understandings, using the symbols and conventions of chemistry. Using their knowledge of chemistry, they are better able to understand science-related challenges, such as environmental sustainability and the development of new materials, pharmaceuticals, and sources of energy.
Topics:
Periodic trends and the properties of particles and substances
Organic chemistry
Thermochemistry
Redox processes
Spectroscopy techniques and analysis
How will this course be assessed?
This course contains 9 internal credits and 10 external credits. This will provide you with the opportunity to gain a total of 19 credits from this course. The course has been well structured to provide students with a varied range of assessment opportunities, such as report writing & practical investigation skills, as well as completing written assessments under examination conditions.
Internal assessments
Chem 3.2 - Spectroscopy (3 credits)
Chem 3.3 - Chemical processes in the world around us (3 credits)
Chem 3.7 - Oxidation and reduction processes (3 credits)
External assessments
Chem 3.4 - Thermochemistry (5 credits)
Chem 3.5 - Organic chemistry (5 credits)
Will there be any further assessment opportunities (FAO)?
There will be NO Further Assessment Opportunities for any of the internal standards offered for this course. It is advised that you make full use of your i-Times, formative/practice assessments, and feedback from your teacher, to ensure you are prepared for the internal standards. This will help you to achieve the best grade possible.