12CHEM

Year 12 Chemistry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms N. Vaike.

Senior Chemistry develops the understandings of the composition and properties of matter. Students will use their understanding of the fundamental properties of chemistry to make sense of the world around them. The subject composes of practical work using mathematical and chemistry analysis in application to real life industrial work places.
Practical work is based on reactions, characteristics and properties of different chemicals. Students are required to use accepted science knowledge, vocabulary, symbols, and conventions when evaluating accounts of the natural world. Success in this course is dependent upon the prior knowledge gained from both Junior and Level 1 Science.
The level 3 course then elaborates on the foundation of Chemistry learnt at level 2 with the extension to distinguishing between Organic, Inorganic and Physical Chemistry. This knowledge will prepare students for first year Science at University.

Recommended Prior Learning

12 credits at NCEA Level 1 in Science (including achievement in Chemistry 90930: Carry out a practical investigation, with direction and Science 90944: Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases)

Pathway

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

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. 91161 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out 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
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0