L1CHM

L1 Chemistry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Simons.

Chemistry is a core science subject where ākonga/students will develop an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts including organic chemistry, chemical reactivity, and properties of substances. Ākonga/students will learn to apply knowledge of chemistry to explain aspects of our taiao/environment and the implications on our porihanga/society.

Equipment/Stationery and Contributions (indicative only)

EQUIPMENT/STATIONERY:
In addition to a laptop computer and some general stationery, specific items for each course will be confirmed at the beginning of each school year.
As an indication, for this course you are likely to need:
- 2B8 Hardcover Exercise Book

CONTRIBUTIONS:
Course Contributions qualify for a tax rebate from IRD:
https://www.ird.govt.nz/income-tax/income-tax-for-individuals/individual-tax-credits/tax-credits-for-donations/submit-a-donation-receipt

Description Type Value
Indicative Course Contribution for resources and materials Contribution $50.00
$50.00

Pathway

Credit Information (standards listed are indicative only and are subject to change)

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

This course is eligible for course endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91920 v4
NZQA Info

Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92021 v4
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92023 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Although we aim to enable every learner to be enrolled in their preferred courses, your selection does not guarantee a course will be available, or that you have approval to take a selected course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results, and in some cases, class sizes and staff availability.