ST. MARY'S CANOSSIAN COLLEGE

Chemistry

A. Objectives

  • To provide learning experiences for students to arouse scientific curiosity and interest. 
  • To help students to understand and evaluate the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of chemistry, and to develop an attitude of responsible global citizenship 
  • To develop students’ capacities for self-directed and lifelong learning in Chemistry 
  • To help students to recognise the impacts of scientific and technological development in Chemistry as part of STEM education

 

Last Updated: 2022-09-29 20:55

 

B. Subject Teachers

Name of Teachers

Levels

Mr. Mark Au

F.3 - F.5

Mr. Daniel Lau (Panel Head)

F.3 - F.6

 

Last Updated: 2023-09-04 16:03

 

C. Assessment System

Form

Term

Tests / Exams.

Weighting

 

F.3

First Term:

 

(a) Term marks

30 %

(+5% Bonus marks)

- Assessments (Test, Dictation and Homework)

15%

- Organized Test

15%

(b) Mid-Year Exam

70 %

Second Term:

 

(a) Term marks

30 % (+5% Bonus marks)

- Assessments (Test, Dictation and Homework)

15%

- Organized Test

15%

(b) Final Exam.

70 %

 

Form

Term

Tests / Exams.

Weighting

F.4

First and second Term:

(a) Term marks

30% (+5 Bonus marks)

- Assignments like HW, expt. WS, notes/further ex.

15%

- Quizzes

- Organized Tests

15%

(b) Exam

70 %

 

 

Form

Term

Tests / Exams.

Weighting

F.5

First and second Term:

(a) Term marks

30% (+5 Bonus marks)

- Assignments like HW, expt. WS, notes/further ex.

15%

- Quizzes

- Organized Tests

15%

(b) Exam

70 %

 

Form

Term

Tests / Exams.

Weighting

F.6

First Term:

(a) Term marks

30% (+5 Bonus marks)

- Assignments like HW, expt. WS, notes/further ex.

15%

- Quizzes

- Organized Tests

15%

(b) Exam – Paper I and II

70 %

 Note:

  • Medical certificates are required if students are absent from assessments like the quizzes, dictations, organized tests and exams etc.; otherwise, 0 marks will be given.
  • If a student is absent from organized tests and exams with justified reasons, her assessment weighting will be adjusted.
  • If exam is cancelled due to some uncertainties e.g. class suspension, the weighting of term marks and organized tests will become more significant.
  • The assessment plans are subject to change due to some uncertainties e.g. suspension of face-to-face lessons.
  • Marks will be deducted for late submission of assignments.
  • 3% Bonus marks will be awarded for self-learning exercises.
  • 2% Bonus marks will be awarded for being punctual to submit homework.

 

 

Last Updated: 2022-09-29 19:37

 

E. Subject Resources

Reference

 

Last Updated: 2022-09-29 21:05

 

D. Assessment Syllabus

F. 3 FYE

 *** Students need to bring a calculator for the exam.***

 =Notes & Further Exercises

Section 0: Introduction
Setion 1: Atoms and Elements
Section 2: Periodic Table
Section 3: Ionic Bond
Section 4: Mixtures and Compounds
Section 5 Covalent Bond
Section 6: Chemical Equations
Section 7 Metals
Section 8: Crude oil [including plastics of this session]

Book 3B

- Unit 13

 Prior knowledge learnt in Integrated Science AND first term in F.3 Chemistry

 

Materials to be revised:

Notes & Further Exercises, Textbook, Assignment, Short tests

 

Time allowed:  75 minutes

Paper total: 75 marks

Format of the exam: MC, Fill in the blanks and Structured questions


F. 4 FYE
Chapter 5 - Chapter 23
Time allowed: 2.5 hours 
Paper Total: 120 marks

F. 5 FYE
Chapter 5 - Chapter 46, 49
Time allowed: 2.5 hours 
Paper Total: 120 marks

 

Last Updated: 2024-05-30 07:51