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Chemistry

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17 Units

124 Lessons

2 Years

Please note, we will no longer be taking registrations for this subject for the June 2023 cohort (Sept 2021 - June 2023) This course enables learners to understand the technological world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. Learners gain an understanding of the basic principles of Chemistry through a mix of theoretical and practical studies.

Course Structure

The course covers the following topics:

Year 1
Year 2

Course overview
Particulate nature of matter
Elements, compounds and mixtures
Atomic structure and bonding
Stoichiometry
Electricity and chemistry
Chemical energetics
Chemical reactions

In each year there is also time for revision and trial examinations

Acids bases and salts
Periodic table
Metals
Air, water and sulfur
Inorganic carbon chemistry
Organic chemistry

In each year there is also time for revision and trial examinations

The Benefits

Taking IGCSE Chemistry will enable students to:

become experienced in a wide range of technical and social tools
develop skills like time management, communication and digital literacy
develop scientific skills that can be applied to problem solving in everyday life

Resources

Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) syllabus overview and guide

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Hodder Education Student eTextbooks information

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Technology requirements

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Activities and assessments

The course includes the following activities: readings on current topics, quizzes, self-assessments, problem sets,practical work and marked written assignments. Teachers will review and grade assignments during the course. There are also unit discussions to support students with each topic. The final examinations for students on this course consist of 3 externally-assessed papers, covering:

Paper 2 (Extended subject content) —45 minutes, 30%, multiple-choice questions
Paper 4 (Extended subject content) —1 hour 15 minutes, 50%, Short answer and structured questions
Paper 6 (Alternative to Practical) – 1 hour, 20%, questions based on experimental skills

Advice from our teachers

In order to succeed in IGCSE Chemistry, we recommend students set aside five to six hours a week to study. It is important that students regularly keep up with the readings and the course activities in a timely manner. And that they contact their Pamoja teacher if they fall behind or need help with assignments.

Practical Work

It is expected that students taking this course will sit Paper 6 Alternative to Practical, rather than the Paper 5 Practical Test. Regardless, Cambridge International expect educators to embed practical techniques and investigative work into their teaching. Students are expected to be familiar with a key set of practicals during their course of study. To support this the course provides full guidance for a limited number of experimental investigations that can be carried out independently, with minimal equipment. Such experiments however MUST be be supervised and performed in an appropriate laboratory setting. Schools wishing students to enrol onto Pamoja Taught IGCSE Chemistry must make best efforts to ensure that this can be complied with to give students the best possible preparation for their examinations. Guidance on equipment and safety can be found within the syllabus specification. If for any reason it is not possible for a student to do experimental work then alternative activities are provided within the course.

*Please note, that all courses offered are subject to receiving a minimum enrolment number. Your Pamoja point of contact will be in touch as we approach the start date if we are unable to take a course forward.