NCEA Level 3 Chemistry
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Z. Fishman.
This course expands on the knowledge you covered in Level 2 Chemistry and focuses on the composition and properties of matter, the energy involved as it undergoes change, and understanding the nature of particles to predict the properties and reactions of materials.
This course is co-constructed with students to suit their individual needs. Although the course will provide 20 credits, these credits could be gained from any combination of the Level 3 standards provided by us, in consultation with the teacher, student and parents.
NOTE: This course offers the External Achievement Standard 91392 (Chemistry 3.6) as an optional assessment opportunity.
Course Overview
Term 1
We start with the Thermochemistry External that follows on from the related Level 2 Chemistry standard. We then build on students' Redox knowledge from the previous year leading into the Internal Assessment in Term 2.
Term 2
We assess the Redox Internal, and then move on to the Spectroscopy Internal, before commencing focus on the second External, called Organics. We then introduce a research Internal report on Ocean Acidification.
Term 3
In Term 3 we complete the last External, Organics, before returning to either the Ocean Acidification Internal, or picking up a third External.
Term 4
This term will be dedicated to revision for the External.
Recommended Prior Learning
You should have gained at least 14 credits in Level 2 Chemistry, including 8 from external standards.
Course Costs
This Course Contribution covers the cost of SciPad.
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Course Contribution | Contribution | $30.00 |
$30.00 |
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 3
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 2
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2024 school year.