NCEA Level 2 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: H. Shah.
Content/Skills:
- Practical skills are assessed in two internals and require accuracy, equation writing and some calculation work;
- Structure, bonding and properties of chemicals and energy changes in reactions;
- Rates of reaction, equilibrium and acids and bases;
- Reactions that involve electrons being gained or lost; and
- Organic chemistry - the chemistry of carbon (plastics, fuels, alcohols etc).
This course leads to a University Entrance approved subject.
Recommended Prior Learning
A minimum of 12 Level 1 Science credits including a chemistry standard with at least 8 credits at Merit level or above, or in consultation with Head of Science.
This course contains a high numeracy and literacy component.
This course needs to be taken if you intend continuing with this subject at Level 3 (Year 13).
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
- 1B5 exercise book or refill paper/ring binder/subject dividers
- scientific calculator
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
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Disclaimer
For NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.