St. Mary's Canossian College

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

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Form	Term	Tests / Exams.		Weighting
F.3	First Term:	(a) Term marks		30 % (+5% Bonus marks)
		- Assessments (Expt WS, CAR, Dictation, Quiz, online MC)	10%
		- Organized Test	20%
		(b) Mid-Year Exam		70 %
	Second Term:	(a) Term marks		30 % (+5% Bonus marks)
		- Assessments (Expt WS, CAR, Dictation, Quiz, online MC)	10%
		- Organized Test	20%
		(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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Syllabus for 2021-22

Final Examination

F.3	Syllabus: Ch 1-8 Additional Topic (Materials of the modern world) (exclude Ch4.4 , 7.6-7.7, 8.3-8.6) 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 1-27 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 1-49 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)

Organized Test 2 Syllabus

F.3	Syllabus: Ch 5, Ch6.1-6.2 Concept of fair test and prior knowledge learnt in F.1-2 I.S. Time allowed: 35 minutes

Mid-Year Examination

F.3	Syllabus: Ch 1 - 4 & Additional Topic (Materials of the modern world) (exclude Ch4.4 Weathering and erosion of rocks) 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 1-13 Concept of fair test and prior knowledge learnt in F.1-2 I.S. Time allowed: 2 hours Paper total: 100 marks Format of the exam: MC (30 marks) and structured questions (70 marks)
F.5	Syllabus: Ch 1-35 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)

Organized Test 1 Syllabus

F.3	Syllabus: Ch 1-2 Notes: Materials of the Modern World P.1-3 Concept of fair test and prior knowledge learnt in F.1-2 I.S. Time allowed: 35 minutes

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Reference

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