YEAR 12 CHEMISTRY
COURSE OUTLINE 2016
Chemistry involves the study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Students will develop
an understanding of the composition and properties of matter.
The course offers 20 Level 2 NCEA credits and runs throughout the entire year.
How to achieve in CHEMISTRY:
Internal Assessment.
There are two internal assessments. All of these have a practical component and are done
in laboratory time. Practice at the correct use of laboratory apparatus is essential. One of
these will involve calculations.
External Assessments:
To succeed in external assessments students should follow the following guidelines:
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Attempt all set work.
Revise and summarise weekly notes and examples.
Complete any unfinished work and catch up missed work.
Learn the spelling and meanings of new words.
Download and practice previous exam questions.
Prepare seriously for the exams and tests.
Read around the topics studied using textbooks and other sources.
Resources
The following texts are used:
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Beginning Chemistry Workbook (Pearson)
Chemistry Year 12 (Pathfinder)
Level 2 Chemistry (ESA)
Other written sheets will be issued as required and material will also be posted on the school
Ultranet.
Access to the University of Auckland Bestchoice website http://bestchoice.net.nz will be
provided for ongoing revision.
A glossary of terms and basic language can be found at: A glossary of terms and basic
language can be found at: S:\Departments\Sciences\Chemistrylanguage\theindex.html
The Marist College community is committed to fostering excellence in education founded on living Catholic values and the spirit of Mary.
The Year 12 Programme
During the year, a NCEA Level 2 Chemistry student will be involved in experimental work
and calculations, which are integral to the course. The content of Year 12 is based on the
NZQA Level 2 achievement standards at level 7 Chemistry in the New Zealand Curriculum.
Topics studied include atomic structure, chemical bonding, organic chemistry, chemical
analysis, chemical reactions, energy changes and rates of chemical reactions.
Topics and Assessments
Timing
(approximate)
T1, W1-8
Internal / Standard
External
External 91164
(version 2)
Name
Credits
Assessment
2.4 Demonstrate
understanding of
bonding, structure and
energy changes
5
Written examinations:
Term 2, W6-7
Term 4, W1
T1, W9-11
T2, W1-3
Internal
91161
(version 2)
2.1 Carry out quantitative
analysis
4
Practical with
calculation component
Term 2, W3
T2, W3-10
External
91165
(version 2)
2.5 Demonstrate
understanding of the
properties of selected
organic compounds.
4
Written examinations:
Term 2, W6-7
Term 4, W1
T2 W10 T3 W5
External
91166
(version 2)
2.6 Demonstrate
understanding of
chemical reactivity
4
Written examination
Term 4, W1
T3 W6-9
Internal
91163
(version 2)
2.2 Carry out procedures
to identify ions present in
solution
3
Practical with written
component
Term 3, W9
Total credits
20
The Marist College community is committed to fostering excellence in education founded on living Catholic values and the spirit of Mary.