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, F5 & F.6

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 (Homework & Classwork)

18%

- Lesson Quizzes

12%

(b) Mid-Year Exam

70 %

Second Term:

 

(a) Term marks

30 % (+5% Bonus marks)

- Assessments (Test, Dictation and Homework)

15%

- Common 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 Common Test Syllabus   
*** Students need to bring a calculator for the test.***  
Notes & Further Exercises
Section III: Ionic Bond (Parts 1 – 2), Section IV: Matters and Properties, Section V: Covalent Bond (Parts 1 – 2)   
Book 3B   
Unit 13.1 Part C (P.19 – 20); Unit 13.3 (P. 30 – 35, 39 – 44; “Part A2. Writing chemical equations” is NOT included.)
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: 30 minutes   
Paper total: 45 marks  
Format of the exam: MC, Fill in the blanks and Structured questions   

 

Last Updated: 2025-03-04 09:54