Year 13 Chemistry
13CHE Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr S. Sharma.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 12 (NCEA Level 2) Chemistry
The following standards are crucial, as carry over into Level 3
- CHEM AS2.1 (91910):Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis.
- CHEM AS2.7 (91167): Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
- CHEM AS2.4 (91164): Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes.
Year 13 Chemistry enables students to develop knowledge and a coherent understanding of the material world. It also encourages students to develop investigative skills and provides opportunities for students to develop the attitudes on which scientific investigation depend. The course also helps to develop students’ interest in and understanding of the knowledge and processes of Chemistry which form the basis of many future careers. It provides practical and theoretical experience for students who wish to pursue a future career in the Health Sciences/Engineering/Chemistry. There are 4 internal standards that have a total credit value of 13 credits. There is one 5 credit external standard which will be assessed in the end of the year NCEA Level 3 External Exams. Overall there are 18 credits at Level 3, offered in this course.
Subject Overview
Term 1
CHEM 3.2 (91388): Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
CHEM 3.7 (91393): Demonstrate an Understanding of Oxidation-Reduction Processes
Term 2
CHEM 3.4 (91390): Demonstrate Understanding of Thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
Term 3
CHEM 3.1 (91387): Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis
CHEM AS3.3 (91389) Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us
Assessment Information
Assessment Methods
- Internal assessments are given after either a mock test or practice run
- External assessment involve of Term Two Mid Year Exam and Term Three Preliminary Exam
- Checkpoints as appropriate in weeks 3, 6 and 9 per term
CHEM AS3.1 (91387) Carry out an investigation in chemistry involving quantitative analysis - 4 credits. Practical and Write Up
CHEM AS3.2 (91388) Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry - 3 credits. Test.
CHEM AS3.3 (91389) Demonstrate understanding of chemical processes in the world around us - 3 credits. Research and Report
CHEM AS3.7 (91393) Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes - 3 credits. Test
CHEM AS3.4 (91390) Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances - 5 credits. External exam
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