ST. MARY'S CANOSSIAN COLLEGE

Chemistry

A. Objectives

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

 

Last Updated: 2020-11-29

 

B. Subject Teachers

Name of Teachers
Levels
Ms Ada Cheng (Panel Head)
F.3 and F.4
Ms Berenice Lau
F.4 and F.6
Ms Rowena Tang
F.3, F,5 and F.6
 

 

Last Updated: 2020-11-29

 

C. Assessment System

Form
Term
Tests / Exams.
Weighting
 
F.3
First Term:
 
(a) Term marks
30 %
(+5% Bonus marks)
· Assessments (Expt WS, CAR, Dictation, Quiz, online MC)
15%
(b) Organized Test
15%
(c) Mid-Year Exam
70 %
Second Term:
 
(a) Term marks
30 % (+5% Bonus marks)
· Assessments (Expt WS, CAR, Dictation, Quiz, online MC)
15%
(b) Organized Test
15%
(c) Final Exam.
70 %
 
Form
Term
Tests / Exams.
Weighting
F.4
First Term:
(a) Term marks
30% (+5 Bonus marks)
· Assignments like HW, expt. WS, notes/further ex.
5%
· Quizzes
10 %
(b) Organized Tests
15%
(c) Mid-Year Exam
70 %
Second Term:
(a) Term marks
30 % (+5 Bonus marks)
· Assignments like HW, expt. WS, notes/further ex.
5%
· Quizzes
10 %
(b) Organized Tests
15%
(b) Final 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.
5%
· Quizzes
10 %
(b) Organized Tests
15%
(c) Exam
70 %
 
Form
Term
Tests / Exams.
Weighting
F.6
First and second Term:
(a) Term marks
30% (+5 Bonus marks)
· Assignments like HW, expt. WS, notes/further ex.
5%
· Quizzes
10 %
(b) Organized Tests
15%
(c) Exam – Paper I and II
70 %
 
  • 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: 2021-03-26

 

D. Assessment Syllabus

Final Exam Syllabus
F.3
Syllabus:
Ch 1-8 (except Ch 4 p.7, Ch 6 p. 6-7, Ch 7 p.20-25 & Ch 8 p.12-13, p.16-17)
Concept of fair test and prior knowledge learnt in F.1-2 I.S.
 
Time allowed: 1 hour and 15 minutes
 
Paper total: 75 marks
 
Format of the exam: MC, fill in the blank and structured questions
 
F.4
Syllabus:
Ch 1-23
Concept of fair test and prior knowledge learnt in F.1-2 I.S.
 
Time allowed: 2 hours and 30 minutes
 
Paper total: 120 marks
 
Format of the exam: MC (36 marks) and structured questions (84 marks)
 
F.5
 
Syllabus:
Ch 1-46
Concept of fair test and prior knowledge learnt in F.1-2 I.S.
 
Time allowed: 2 hours and 30 minutes
 
Paper total: 120 marks
 
Format of the exam: MC (36 marks) and structured questions (84 marks)
 

 

 

 

Last Updated: 2021-05-17

 

E. Subject Resources

Reference

 

Last Updated: 2020-11-29