12CHE

Year 12 Chemistry (CHE)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Metelerkamp.

Year 12 Chemistry (CHE)

WHAT WILL I LEARN

  • Theoretical and practical aspects of quantitative chemistry, inorganic and organic (carbon) chemistry, atomic structure and bonding, energy changes and chemical reactivity.
  • To develop and carry out a quantitative investigation.
  • To solve problems and do calculations relating to chemical reactivity and energy changes.
  • To solve problems using qualitative knowledge of organic compounds and their properties and reactivity.
  • To understand oxidation and reduction reactions.
  • To communicate chemistry knowledge using accepted language, symbols and conventions.


HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED?

4 to 5 Level 2 Achievement Standards - 17 to 20 credits:

1 to 2 internally assessed Achievement Standards worth 4 to 7 credits

3 externally assessed Achievement Standards make up 13 credits


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Ms Rimmer, Mr Poulgrain or Mrs Metelerkamp

Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

Level 1 Science with consistent Achievement or at least one Merit

Level 1 English with consistent Achievement

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks will be provided as a textbook, but must be returned in excellent condition at the end of the year. Students may opt to purchase a copy if they wish to write in it. The cost is approximately $25 for the course workbook.

Pathway

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 3 Chemistry, L3 General Science

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91164 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91165 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91166 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91167 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91910 v1
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0