Welcome to IB / HL ( higher level) Chemistry
Christiane Delbar
c.delbar@mwschool.org
• - Biography
• - Chemistry =Problem solving.
We cannot direct the wind
but we can adjust the sail.
= Lots of practice
Curriculum
*IB Chemistry guide :NEW-IB-CHEM.pdf
*IB Syllabus ( 2016) : http://ibchem.com/IB/syllabus2016.htm
*Textbook: Pearson Baccalaureate Higher level Chemistry ( 2nd Edition)
Caterin Brown. Mike Ford
http://teacherweb.com/TX/Meridian/Delbar/index.html
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
First semester
01. Stoichiometric relationships
11. Measurement , data processing and analysis
09. Redox processes
02. Atomic structure
03.. Periodicity
07. Equilibrium
08. Acids and bases
04. Chemical bonding and structure
06 Chemical kinetics
Second semester
05. Energetics and thermochemistry
10. Organic chemistry
13. Option B: biochemistry
Internal Assessment ( IA):
Individual experimentation
Review
10. Organic chemistry
13. Option B: biochemistry
Internal Assessment IIA) :
Group 4 project
Review
(*) Even distribution of quantity, difficulty, lab.work, review time, internal assessment.
Assessment of performance at Standard Level ( passing grade = 3/7)
Type
Format
Time
% of grade
Paper 1
Multiple choice questions
45 min
20
Paper 2
Short answer and extended response questions
75 min
40
Paper 3
Data-and practical-based questions, plus short answer
and extended response questions on biochemistry
60 min
20
Individual
investigation
Investigation and write-up of 6-12 pages
20
Assessment of performance at Higher Level ( passing grade = 4/7)
Type
Format
Time
% of grade
Paper 1
Multiple choice questions
60 min
20
Paper 2
Short answer and extended response questions
135 min
36
Paper 3
Data-and practical-based questions, plus short answer
and extended response questions on biochemistry
75 min
24
Individual
investigation
Investigation and write-up of 6-12 pages
20
Practical activities
( 40 ors SL / 60 hrs HL)
Grade 11
Grade 12 ……..so far…..
Semester Exam :
Due to the fact that the exam is based on the content of grade 11 and 12
chemistry , each semester exam will be cumulative.
Resources
Webpage:
http://teacherweb.com/TX/Meridian/Delbar/index.html
Daily lessons:
http://teacherweb.com/TX/Meridian/Delbar/apt15.aspx
Tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/user/richthornley
Etext
http://sms.bookshelf.ebookplus.pearsoncmg.com/ebook/viewerLogin.do