ST. MARY'S CANOSSIAN COLLEGE

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

 

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B. Subject Teachers

Name of Teachers

Levels

Mr. Mark Au

F.3 - F.5

Mr. Daniel Lau (Panel Head)

F.3 - F.6


 

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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.

 

 

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E. Subject Resources

Reference

 

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D. Assessment Syllabus

F. 3 2nd OT Syllabus

 

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

 

Notes & Further Exercises

Section IV: Matters and Properties, Section V: Covalent Bond (Parts 1 – 2), Section VI: Chemical Equation

 

Book 3B

- Unit 13.3 (P. 30 – 44)

 

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: 35 minutes

Paper total: 45 marks

 

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

 

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