Curriculum Aims

• ​The overarching aim of the Chemistry Curriculum is to provide chemistry-related learning experiences for students to develop scientific literacy, so that they can participate actively in our rapidly changing knowledge-based society, prepare for further studies or careers in fields related to chemistry, and become lifelong learners in science and technology.

• The aims of Chemistry are to enable students to:

  • develop interest in and maintain a sense of wonder and curiosity about chemistry

  • construct and apply knowledge of chemistry, and appreciate the relationship between chemistry and other disciplines;

  • appreciate and understand the evolutionary nature of science;

  • develop skills for making scientific inquiries;

  • develop the ability to think scientifically, critically and creatively, and solve problems individually and collaboratively in chemistry-related contexts;

  • discuss science-related issues using the language of chemistry;

  • make informed decisions and judgements on chemistry-related issues;

  • develop open-mindedness, objectivity and pro-activeness;

  • show appropriate awareness of working safely; and

  • understand and evaluate the social, ethical, economic, environmental and technological implications of chemistry, and develop an attitude of responsible citizenship.

Curriculum Framework and Outline

• Compulsory Part

  • Planet Earth

  • Microscopic World I

  • Metal

  • Acids and Alkalis

  • Fossil Fuels and Carbon Compounds

  • Microscopic World II

  • Redox Reactions, Chemical Cells and Electrolysis

  • Chemical Reactions and Energy

  • Rate of Reaction

  • Chemical Equilibrium

  • Chemistry of Carbon Compounds

  • Patterns in the Chemical World

•   Elective Part

  • Industrial Chemistry

  • Analytical Chemistry

Study Approaches/Strategies

• Reading

• Memorizing

• Experiment

• Practice

• Understanding

• Group discussion

Assessment