CHEM202

Level 2 Chemistry

Course Description


PURPOSE: This course is for students who have enjoyed learning about atoms and ions in Level 1 Science and would like to continue to study Chemistry.

COURSE OUTLINE: Bonds, Atom bonds! In this course you will learn all about how atoms bond with each other to form all of the substances that make up our world, and how these compounds interact in chemical reactions. Extend your skill set by learning new practical techniques and using them to investigate consumer products. 

You will study a mixture of external and internal Achievement Standards. This course is made up of 3 standards and provides students with the opportunity to access up to 13 credits, with options for further standards (Chem2.7). This course is eligible for subject endorsement (with an extra standard). 

As a large number of credits for this course come from external exams, it is expected that students are prepared to complete additional independent study throughout the year.

Recommended Prior Learning

You studied Physical Science and have been successful in Acids and Bases External Exam.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 12 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 3 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91162 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.2 - Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91164 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
5
5
5
5
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91166 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 12
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0