Course info

Introduction

Hello and welcome to Vanuatu University Entrance Certificate (VUEC)/ Year 13 Chemistry. My name is Mrs Joy Mabonling and I am your course coordinator for this subject and Mrs Mary Tabi will also be teaching this subject.

Yea 13 Chemistry Subject Teachers

Name	Role	Contact Details	Class Option
Mrs Joy Mabonling	Coordinator &  subject Teacher	Email: mabonling@gmail.com Mob: 5743894/7363861	Option  C
Mrs Mary Tabi	Subject Teacher	Email: tabimary@gmail.com Mob:	Option D

Course Content

This course aims to develop students' ability to:

• Understand key chemistry concepts that will enable them to explain their perceptions of nature.
• Strengthen their inquiry skills, including hypothesis design, conducting investigations (research projects), collecting and analysing data, interpreting results, and using evidence to explain specific trends.
• Appreciate the applications and significance of chemistry, as well as its contributions to societal development.
• Recognize the relevance of chemistry to personal, local, and global issues, fostering informed and ethical decision-making.
• Communicate effectively using appropriate methods, such as writing scientific reports.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are a total of five (5) strands or topics that will be covered in this course. This is summarised in the table below with their allocated time and weightings.

STRANDS	TIME ALLOCATED	WEIGHTING  (%)
1.     Atomic Structure Bonding and Related properties.	8 weeks / 38 hours	23
2.     Quantitative and Aqueous chemistry	7 weeks / 3 hours	20
3.     Physical Chemistry	8 weeks /38 hours	23
4.     Oxidation and Reduction	5 weeks / 28 hours	17
5.     Organic chemistry	5 weeks / 28 hours	17
Total Time	165 hours	100

ASSESSMENT

National Assessment

For Year 13 Chemistry course the assessment is in two parts (Internal and external assessment)

1.	External  Examinations	60%
2.	Internal Assessments	40%	Research Project -  20%
			Practical Write up – 20 %

School Base Assessment.

Our school assessment is a semester based. There is Semester I and Semester II exams. For semester I assessments, the components are stated below:

Assessment Type	Weightings (%)
Daily Class Attendance	1
Quiz	5
Forum	4
Practical/ Assignment	15
Test	15
Mid –year exams	60

Class attendance will be assessed. There will be two quizzes, which may be conducted either in person or online. Additionally, there will be two forum discussions, which will be assessed online. Two written tests will also be conducted in person. For the practical component, students are required to carry out experiments as instructed by the subject teacher and submit a written scientific report. Assignments may be submitted in either hard copy or digital format, depending on the teacher's instructions.

All course learning resources, including lesson notes, videos, self-assessment quizzes, and student activities, are available on the course site. It is essential to regularly check the course site for new resources and important announcements each week.

Please ensure you thoroughly read this introductory document, as it contains crucial information about the course objectives, structure, and assessment.

Successful Tips to Ensure You Pass This Course with Excellent Grades:

1. Set Clear Academic Goals for the subject.
2. Stay Focused by:
• Attending ALL classes.
• Completing ALL assessments.
• Aiming for high marks in your Internal Assessments (e.g., 20/20 or 19/20).
• Asking questions when needed.
• Actively participating in Forum Discussions.
• Preparing thoroughly for all assessments.

 

Questions and Queries

If you have any questions throughout the semester regarding this course, please feel free to contact the course coordinator or assistant teacher via email, or speak with them directly. Their contact details can be found in the Year 13 Chemistry Teachers document.

Wishing you all a successful year, and I look forward to seeing you in our first class, which will begin in Week 3.
Thank you.
Mrs. Joy Mabonling
(Course Coordinator)