12CHE

Level 2 Chemistry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Wood.

Chemistry is the science of matter and as such studies the elements and the compounds they form. The course shows how chemists use their knowledge to meet the needs of society. Chemical knowledge is a requirement or recommended for entry to university courses in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, agriculture, engineering and materials technology.

Recommended Prior Learning

Must have attained a Merit grade or better in Science 1.5 (Acids and Bases) and Chemistry 1.1 (Practical Investigation), or HOF approval.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$25 Chemistry SciPad workbooks
$5 Additional resources (Bestchoice)
2B8 Exercise book or Refill pad and Clearfile
Highlighter
Scientific Calculator, eg fx-82AU

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 7
External Assessed Credits: 13
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


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


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


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


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 10

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


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