IGCSE Chemistry Orientation

• Chemistry
• Secondary Education
• Age 12,13

IGCSE Chemistry 0620

Course Orientation

14 August 2023

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

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:

Course Information

Syllabus code:  0620

Syllabus name: Cambridge IGCSE^TM

Chemistry 0620

Years validity: 2023, 2024 and 2025

CIE Series: June and November series

Schedule: Monday and Wednesday

Course Information

This course will help you develop a set of transferable skills, including:

 

• handling data, 
• practical problem-solving, and 
• applying the scientific method.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Assessment Objectives

CIE (Cambridge)

Command Words

Command Words

Grading System

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

IGCSE Chemistry 0620

Course Orientation

14 August 2023

Course Requirements

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

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

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.