AS Level Chemistry Orientation

• Chemistry
• Secondary Education
• Age 12,13

AS Level Chemistry 9701

Course Orientation

10 August 2023

Teacher Information

Name:  Mr Russel

Nationality: Spanish-Filipino

Age: Guess? 

Favourite Subject: Chemistry

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:  9701

Syllabus name: Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry

Years validity: 2022, 2023 and 2024

CIE Series: June and November series

Schedule: Tuesday (Periods 3, 4, 5);  Thursday (Periods 3, 4)

Course Information

This course will help you develop abilities which universities value highly, including:

• a deep understanding of your subject

• higher order thinking skills – analysis, critical thinking,

problem solving

• presenting ordered and coherent arguments

• independent learning and research.

Course Information

Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry develops transferable skills, including:

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

Course Information

Cambridge International AS & A Level 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.

Key Concepts

• Atoms and forces
• Experiments and evidence
• Patterns in chemical behaviour and reactions
• Chemical bonds
• Energy changes

Why take this?

• It comprises the first half of the Cambridge International A Level course in Chemistry and provides a foundation for studying Chemistry at Cambridge International A Level. 
• Depending on local university entrance requirements, students may be able to use it to progress directly to university courses in Chemistry or some other subjects. 

Content Overview

CIE (Cambridge)

Significant Points

Nomenclature

• Symbols, signs and abbreviations used in examination papers will follow the recommendations made in the ASE publication Signs, Symbols and Systematics (The ASE Companion to 16–19 Science, 2000). However, the traditional names sulfite, nitrite, sulfur trioxide, sulfurous acid and nitrous acid will be used. Sulfur and all sulfur compounds will be spelt with f, not ph.

Significant Points

Decimal markers

• In accordance with current ASE convention, decimal markers in examination papers will be a single dot on the line. Candidates are expected to follow this convention in their answers.

Significant Points

Units

• In practical work, candidates will be expected to use SI units or, where appropriate, units approved by the BIPM for use with the SI (e.g. minute). A list of SI units and units approved for use with the SI may be found in the SI brochure at www.bipm.org

Significant Points

Units (LIMITATIONS)

• The use of imperial/customary units such as the inch and degree Fahrenheit is NOT acceptable and should be discouraged. In all examinations where data is supplied for use in questions, candidates will be expected to use units consistent with the units supplied and should not attempt conversion to other systems of units unless this is a requirement of the question.

Significant Points

Special note regarding units and significant figures

• Candidates should be aware that misuse of units and/or significant figures, i.e. failure to quote units where necessary, the inclusion of units in quantities defined as ratios or quoting answers to an inappropriate number of significant figures, is liable to be penalised in the assessments.

www.bipm.org

Command Words

Command Words

Grading System

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

AS Level Chemistry 9701

Course Orientation

10 August 2023

Course Requirements

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