This course requires 2 options.
Chemistry - Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Ibbitson
Chemistry is the study of the world around you. In particular, the microscopic world of atoms, ions and molecules.
• Thermochemistry
• Oxidation reduction processes
• Atomic, molecular and ionic properties
• Organic compounds
• Aqueous solutions, acids and solubility
• Spectroscopy
Prerequisites
If you did not take a pathway course at Level 2, or achieved fewer than 13 credits externally in that course, you will need HOD approval.
Pathway
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Course endorsement provides recognition for a student who has performed exceptionally well in an individual course.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course if, in a single school year, they achieve:
14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence, and
at least 3 of these credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
For a full list of UE approved subjects, go here:
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/awards/university-entrance/approved-subjects
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 15 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4
Term: 2, Week: 7
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
Term: 2, Week: 12
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
Term: 2, Week: 7
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 9
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 4
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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.
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Tauranga Boys’ College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
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