12CHE

Year 12 Chemistry

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Dr J. Mistry, Ms B. Judeel.

The Year 12 Chemistry course builds on the skills and knowledge gained in the Chemistry section of  Year 11 Science or Year 11 Science General courses. A significant emphasis is placed on practical/investigative skills and students will gain recognition for both practical and theory work throughout the year. While this course is designed as a preparation for Year 13 Chemistry, it is a complete course in itself.

Please note that this course will be adapted to meet the learning needs of the students in each class.

Recommended Prior Learning

Merit in AS92021 Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context (11 Science) or AS91920 Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue (11 Science General).

Entry into Level 2 Chemistry for students not meeting the above requirement is at the discretion of the Teacher in Charge of Chemistry.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

An Education Perfect subscription is recommended. 

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91163 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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
4
4
4
4
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
5
5
5
5
5
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
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91911 v1
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis
4
4
4
4
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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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