Level 2 Chemistry - Extension
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr J. Webster.
Level 2 Chemistry Extension
This is the extension Chemistry course at Level 2, and it leads to Scholarship Chemistry in Level 3.
Students who have excelled in Science at Level 1 should find the combination of Level 2 and 3 assessments in this course challenging and rewarding. They cover similar content knowledge and skills to the 12CHE course, however there is an element of extension, and a focus on knowledge which leads to the Chemistry New Zealand Scholarship Examination.
FAQs:
Can I do more than two Science subjects?
You may study up to three of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth and Space Science, as long as you have proven high marks in Year 11. Select your two most important subjects as option choices and request the third subject.
Can I do three Science subjects and two Maths subjects?
No.
Entry Criteria
This is a restricted entry course, and places in the course are limited.
Students who wish to study Level 2 Chemistry Extension should be meeting the following criteria to be considered for this programme:
- Excellence in Science - Core (11SCI/11SCIE)
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
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Chemistry 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
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Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction
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Chemistry 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry
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Chemistry 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.