St. Mary's Canossian College

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

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Form	Term	Tests / Exams.		Weighting
F.3	First Term:	(a) Term marks		30 % (+5% Bonus marks)
		- Assessments (Test, Dictation and Homework)	15%
		- Common Test	15%
		(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, common/organized tests and exams etc.; otherwise, 0 marks will be given.
If a student is absent from common tests, 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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Reference

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F. 3 1st Term Common Test Syllabus

*** Students need to bring a calculator for the test.***

Notes & Further Exercises

Introduction

Section I: Atoms and Elements (Parts 1 - 3)

Book 3B

p.3-5, p.12-18

Prior knowledge learnt in Integrated Science

Materials to be revised:

Notes & Further Exercises, Textbook, Assignments, Experiment worksheets, Short tests

Time allowed: 35 minutes

Paper total: 45 marks

Format of the exam: MC, Fill in the blanks and Structured questions

F. 4 Examination Syllabus
Chapter: 7-23
Prior knowledge learnt in Integrated Science AND in F.3 Chemistry

F. 5 Examination Syllabus
Chapter: 1-46, 49
Prior knowledge learnt in Integrated Science

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