IGCSE Chemistry Orientation

IGCSE Chemistry 0620
Course Orientation
14 August 2023
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IGCSE Chemistry 0620
Course Orientation
14 August 2023

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Teacher Information
Name:  Mr Russel
Nationality: Spanish-Filipino
Age: Guess? 
Favourite Subject: Chemistry / Physics
University degree holder: Education - Major in Biochemical Sciences
Years in FIS: 4
Years in Cambodia: 4

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Course Information
  • Graduation Requirements: Credits are from grade 9 to grade 12. The graduating class of SY 2023-2024 onwards must obtain 28.5 credits to graduate, as follows:

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Course Information
Syllabus code:  0620
Syllabus name: Cambridge IGCSETM
Chemistry 0620
Years validity: 2023, 2024 and 2025
CIE Series: June and November series
Schedule: Monday and Wednesday

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Course Information
This course will help you develop a set of transferable skills, including:
 
  • handling data
  • practical problem-solving, and 
  • applying the scientific method.

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Course Information
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry develops transferable relevant attitudes, including:
  • concern for accuracy and precision, 
  • objectivity, integrity, enquiry, initiative, and 
  • inventiveness. 
You will therefore acquire the essential scientific skills required for progression to further studies or employment.

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Content Overview
  • 1 States of matter
  • 2 Atoms, elements and compounds
  • 3 Stoichiometry
  • 4 Electrochemistry
  • 5 Chemical energetics
  • 6 Chemical reactions
  • 7 Acids, bases and salts
  • 8 The Periodic Table
  • 9 Metals
  • 10 Chemistry of the environment
  • 11 Organic chemistry
  • 12 Experimental techniques and chemical analysis

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Assessment Objectives
AO1 Knowledge with understanding 
You should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
  • scientific phenomena, facts, laws, definitions, concepts and theories
  • scientific vocabulary, terminology and conventions (including symbols, quantities and units)
  • scientific instruments and apparatus, including techniques of operation and aspects of safety
  • scientific and technological applications with their social, economic and environmental implications.

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Assessment Objectives
AO2 Handling information and problem-solving
You should be able, in words or using other written forms of presentation (i.e. symbolic, graphical and numerical), to:
• locate, select, organise and present information from a variety of sources
• translate information from one form to another
• manipulate numerical and other data
• use information to identify patterns, report trends and form conclusions
• present reasoned explanations for phenomena, patterns and relationships
• make predictions based on relationships and patterns
• solve problems, including some of a quantitative nature.

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Assessment Objectives
AO3 Experimental skills and investigations
You should be able to:
• demonstrate knowledge of how to select and safely use techniques, apparatus and materials (including following a sequence of instructions where appropriate)
• plan experiments and investigations
• make and record observations, measurements and estimates
• interpret and evaluate experimental observations and data
• evaluate methods and suggest possible improvements.

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Assessment Objectives

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CIE (Cambridge)

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Command Words

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Command Words

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Grading System
  • Classwork / Homework - 20%
  • Tests and Quizzes - 25%
  • Semester Project/ Research - 20%
  • Participation / Involvement - 10%
  • Semester Examination - 25%

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IGCSE Chemistry 0620
Course Orientation
14 August 2023

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Course Requirements
  • Course Notebook
  • Coursebook and Workbook
  • Periodic Table
  • Google Classroom
  • Moodle Account
  • Experimental Project (One per semester)

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Study Pairs (Sci 1)
  • Kimmeng and Darady
  • Vitou and Ponnareay
  • Colawin and Kimsuor
  • Korng and Sokunyali
  • Vennessa and Prasith
  • Nich and Kiet
  • Sophana and Munyneath
  • Phimean and Keriya
  • David and Nalin
  • Moniroth
Study Pairs (Sci 2)
  • Rithya
  • Kim Houy and Litty
  • Vortey and Rita
  • Solita and Kateka
  • Nika and Patheany
  • Jade and Puthesak

* Italicised names - Point persons.

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IGCSE Chemistry 0620
Course Orientation
14 August 2023

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Self- Expectations
  • Identify two goals you wish to fulfil this academic year. Write it on a sticky note paper.
  • Share it with three people in this class. 
  • Post your goals on the pinboard.

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