12CHE

NCEA Level 2 Chemistry

Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. McFarlane.

Chemistry provides students with an understanding of the material world including how substances interact with each other and how we can make use of them.

Level 2 Chemistry is a course which builds on the acids and bases topic in  in Level 1 Science and expands into a variety of new topics.

The internals are based on practical work and the externals are theory based.

This course prepares you for Year 13 chemistry. You need this course if you are considering engineering, health sciences, veterinary or food science pathways. 

The course is complimentary and should ideally be taken with some of the other Science and Mathematics disciplines. It leads into a large variety of different career pathways. 


Prior Learning

Prerequisite: At least Merit in SCI 1.5 (Acids and Bases) and 1.8 (Chemical reactivity) ALSO proven performance in the Science Department Y11 Mathematics Skills Test. Any exceptions are at the discretion of the TIC Chemistry.

Key numerical skills in Mathematics are required in L2 Chemistry. We assess this in Y11 Science  - and those students who wish to do 12 Chemistry, but of whom we have a concern, TIC Chemistry will make contact. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$70 (approx.) Stationery, compulsory textbooks & optional extra resources

Pathway

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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. 91165 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
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
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
A.S. 91167 v2
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
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. 91910 v1
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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Disclaimer

Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.