Chemistry
Course
Description:
The
Preliminary Course investigates the nature of matter including the structure of
atoms, elements, compounds and in particular the structure and behaviour of
water and metals. Students develop an understanding of energy and the chemical
sources used in today’s society.
Assessment
Schedule:
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Syllabus Weightings |
Task 1 |
Task 2 |
Task 3 |
Task 4 |
Task 5 |
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Nature of Task |
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Practical Record |
Practical Task |
Half-yearly exam |
Research Assignment |
Trial Exam |
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Timing of Task |
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Term 3 Week 8 |
Term 3 Week 6 |
Term 1 Weeks 10 - 11 |
Term 2 Week 7 |
Term 3 Week 10 - 11 |
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Syllabus Components |
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Knowledge & understanding |
40 |
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10 |
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30 |
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First-hand investigations |
30 |
10 |
20 |
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Scientific thinking & problem solving |
30 |
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20 |
10 |
Marks
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100 |
10 |
20 |
10 |
20 |
40 |