Stage 2 Chemistry

LEVEL: Stage 2

SACE Credits: 20 credits

LENGTH: Full Year

Recommended background: Students must have successfully completed Chemistry A and B at Stage 1 with at least a B grade, and have the recommendation of their Stage 1 Chemistry teacher.

Content:

The topics for Stage 2 Chemistry are:

  • Topic 1: Monitoring the Environment
  • Topic 2: Managing Chemical Processes
  • Topic 3: Organic and Biological Chemistry
  • Topic 4: Managing Resources.

Students study all four topics. Through the study of these topics students will develop the ability to:

  • Design and conduct experiments
  • Analyse and interpret data and information
  • Relate chemical concepts to real life situations
  • Conduct research in an area of personal interest
  • Work collaboratively
  • Communicate in a variety of formats.

Assessment:

Students’ performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards, as outlined by the SACE Board. Grades A+ to E- will be used for reporting purposes.

Students demonstrate their learning in Stage 2 Chemistry through eight assessments, comprising:

School Assessment (70%)

Assessment Type 1: Investigations Folio (30%)

  • Two practical investigations
  • One investigation with a focus on science as a human endeavour

Assessment Type 2: Skills and Applications Tasks (40%)

  • Four skills and applications tasks

Assessment Type 3: Examination (30%).

  • One examination