11CHE

NCEA Level 1 Chemistry

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs Y. Perera.

Chemistry connects the details of how materials around us are constructed. Ākonga engaging in this subject will learn that details matter as much as the big picture. The skills required to analyse and apply, think critically, and interpret the world around them are transferrable to a wide range of pathways.

Through Chemistry, ākonga will learn skills in critical thinking, communication, collaboration, analysis, research, inquiry, peer review, and systems thinking. 

The course will develop an understanding of:

-  a chemical reaction in a specific context. 

- how the properties of chemicals inform their use in a specific context.

- a science-informed response to a local issue

More information can be found at https://ncea.education.govt.nz/science/chemistry-and-biology?view=learning



Pathway

Learning in Chemistry may lead ākonga to a career in research and development, medicine, dentistry, food and nutrition, psychology, education, agriculture, viticulture, biosecurity, forestry, conservation, resource management, or politics.

There are many pathways for furthering chemistry studies at the tertiary level. Ākonga may wish to study a general science course or specialise in areas such as neuroscience, medical laboratory science, forestry, forensic pathology, pharmacology, physiotherapy, veterinarian science, or psychology.

Students will be equipped with the fundamentals of Chemistry concepts that will lead the pathway to Levels 2 and 3 Chemistry.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91920 v4
NZQA Info

Science 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92023 v3
NZQA Info

Chemistry and Biology 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how the physical properties of materials inform their use


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Rosmini College's timetable is student-driven and a new timetable is generated each year based on student subject selection. Unfortunately, while we do our best to avoid them, timetabling clashes may still occur and a few students may be required to choose an alternative subject option.

The 2025 timetable, including the number of classes in each subject and staffing allocations, is created based on student selections made in 2024. Because of this, changing subjects at the beginning of 2025 may not be possible. Please, make your subject choices carefully.