SPFSC Syllabus
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2023 Chemistry Scoring Rubric
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2022 Chemistry Scoring Rubric
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2021 Chemistry Scoring Rubric
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2020 Chemistry Scoring Rubric
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2019 Chemistry Scoring Rubric
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2018 Chemistry Scoring Rubric
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2017 Chemistry Scoring Rubric
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This Chemistry syllabus is derived from a revision of the South Pacific Board for Educational Assessment (SPBEA) syllabus and the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Assessment (NCEA) Level 3 Chemistry Achievement Standards as published by New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA).
The course is designed for students who may undertake further studies in a tertiary institution as well as for those students who will complete their formal education at the end of Form 7. By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- demonstrate an understanding of the central concepts and patterns appropriate to the study of chemistry at this level;
- explain chemical observations and measurements using their knowledge and understanding of the nature of the constituent particles (atoms, ions and molecules)
- interpret and use a range of chemical information from qualitative and quantitative investigation
- apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of the natural world and how chemistry is used in society to meet needs, resolve issues, and develop new technologies
- use the language and symbols relevant to chemistry when explaining chemical phenomena