Year 12 Chemistry
COURSE OVERVIEW
Year 12 Chemistry course builds upon the Preliminary course content, giving students the opportunity to draw together different areas of Chemistry and solve real-world problems.
Topics covered each term:
- Term 1: Production of Materials
- Term 2: The Acidic Environment
- Term 3: Chemical Monitoring & Management
- Term 4: Option Topic + HSC Revision
Matrix Education also offers the following Option Topics. Students are required to complete one of the options
- Industrial Chemistry
- Shipwrecks, Corrosion & Conservation
- Chemistry of Art
- Forensic Chemistry
During each lesson, students develop:
- an in-depth understanding of the fundamental ideas of chemistry through simple explanations, practice questions and media assisted practical demonstrations
- a familiarity with the style and variety of HSC questions
- strong writing skills for producing clear, concise answers to short-answer questions
- the ability to solve a wide range of numerical problems. Teachers first demonstrate the solutions to various example questions, before turning students loose on Concept Checks in the Theory Booklets
Students receive:
- Weekly Theory Booklets, which cover all the content of the HSC Chemistry syllabus in detail.
- Weekly Work Booklets for homework, which consist of HSC exam-style questions. This allow students to develop independent problem-solving skills and prepare them for school exams
- Topic Test. Students perform the test under strict exam conditions. This gives students an opportunity to practise exam techniques acquired and assess their progress before they sit for school exams
- Timely Feedback on homework, weekly quizzes and topic tests.
- Additional help with homework. Students can attend ‘Workshops’ and receive individual assistance with homework.
- Additional help with their school work. Students can consult the Chemistry Coordinator for further assistance with school work or to clarify conceptual difficulties.
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