NCEA Level 2 Chemistry
Aims
To prepare students who are considering a science-related career
To develop an overview of all substance types and many of the basic principles behind the properties of substances
To show students the wide relevance of chemical ideas and build their confidence with practical techniques
Course Content
Students will:
Investigate and describe the production, properties and uses of groups of substances
Carry out simple qualitative and quantitative investigations to obtain, interpret and use a range of chemical information
Content areas include:
Atomic structure, bonding and related properties
Thermochemistry
Equilibrium principles
Quantitative chemistry
Organic chemistry
Oxidation – reduction reactions
Assessment
There are a variety of assessment tasks and school examinations. Externally assessed topics are examined nationally at the end of the year.
Qualification gained
Full course completion — 20 credits in NCEA Chemistry Level 2
Prior knowledge required
A satisfactory level of achievement in Year 11 Science - in particular for chemistry related content.
Next Step
NCEA Chemistry Level 3 and other science related courses and careers