• 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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 Note:

• Medical certificates are required if students are absent from assessments like the quizzes, dictations, common/organized tests and exams etc.; otherwise, 0 marks will be given.
• If a student is absent from common tests, 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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• HKSAR Education Bureau Science Education - Chemistry
  https://www.edb.gov.hk/en/curriculum-development/kla/science-edu/ref-and-resources/chemistry.html
• HKEAA Chemistry
  https://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/hkdse/hkdse_subj.html?A2&2&7
• Hong Kong Science Museum
  https://hk.science.museum/en_US/web/scm/index.html
• International Chemistry Quiz (ICQ)[Formerly known as the ANCQ]
  https://raci.org.au/RACI/Web/Schools/ANCQ.aspx
• HKEdCity: Learning and Teaching Resources
  https://cd1.edb.hkedcity.net/cd/science/chemistry/online_resources.html
• American Chemical Society
  https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/education.html
• Search for Species Data by Chemical Formula
  http://webbook.nist.gov/chemistry/form-ser.html

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Objectives and Assessment Requirements

The SBA aims to evaluate practical, process, and generic skills—such as creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving—that are difficult to assess through conventional written examinations. This component constitutes 20% of the total subject mark. Assessment is primarily based on students’ performance in practical work, including Volumetric Analysis (VA), Qualitative Analysis (QA), and other experiments (EXPT). The assessment mode involves direct observation and the marking of students' work, such as worksheets, reports, or quizzes.

Criteria and Timeline

Performances are graded on a 10-point scale. Assessment criteria include titration accuracy and calculation clarity (VA), systematic deduction of unknowns (QA), and manipulative skills, laboratory safety, and accurate interpretation of results for general experiments.

Following the HKEAA requirements (Table 2.1.1), the implementation timeline is:

• Form 5: Minimum two assessments (10% weighting), typically conducted in second term of the year.
• Form 6: Minimum two assessments (10% weighting), conducted between September and December.

Over these two years, students must complete at least one VA, one QA, and two EXPT assessments.

For more details, you may refer to HKEAA: 
https://www.hkeaa.edu.hk/en/about_hkeaa/

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