Science Department
Notre Dame Catholic Secondary School
Course Code: SCH4UH
Course Name: Grade 12 Chemistry
Level: IB (Higher Level)
Instructor: Mr. Wynhofen
Period:
Room Number: 241
Course Overview:
*See IB Syllabus. (available on school website...click the following link:)
http://www.dpcdsb.org/NDAME/Students/Science/Chemistry/Chemistry+IB/IB+CHEMISTRY++SYLLABUS+AND+OUTLINES.htm
*IB Chemistry(HL) is a three semester course. Standardized IB exams will be written in MAY of 2016. Your final IB
mark is determined as follows:
1. PAPER ONE EXAM(40 multiple choice): 1 hour...20% of overall grade
2. PAPER TWO EXAM (Written short answer/calculation – based): 2 hours 15 minutes...36% of final grade
3. PAPER THREE EXAM(“OPTIONS” EXAM – (written short answer/calculation-based): 1 hour 15 minutes...24%
4. LAB PRACTICAL WORK AND INTERNAL ASSESSMENT  20% of grade
IB Units of Study:
*For specific objectives, see IB Syllabus...starts on page 27.
GRADE 11 TOPICS (Semester ONE):
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Unit 5
Unit 6
(IB Topic 1): Stoichiometric Relationships
(IB Topics 2(Core) & 12(Higher Level)): Atomic Structure
(IB Topics 3 & 13): Periodicity/Transition Metals Chemistry
(IB Topics 4 & 14): Chemical Bonding and Structure
(IB Topics 5 & 15): Energetics/Thermochemistry
(IB Topics 11 and 21): Measurement and Data Processing/Analysis
GRADE 12 TOPICS (Semester TWO):
Unit 7 (IB Topics 6 & 16): Chemical Kinetics
Unit 8 (IB Topics 7 & 17: Equilibrium
Unit 9 (IB Topics 8 & 18): Acids and Bases
Unit 10 (IB Topics 9 & 19): Redox Processes
Unit 11 (IB Topics 10 & 20): Organic Chemistry
GRADE 12 TOPICS (Semester THREE):
- UNIT 12 (IB Option D): Medicinal Chemistry (25 hours)
- LAB PRACTICAL: Independent Scientific Investigation (10 hours/20% of final IB grade)
- LAB PRACTICAL: additional 40 hours of lab practical activities (completed throughout course)
- PROJECT 4: (10 hours/to be completed in conjunction with IB Biology)
- IB STANDARDIZED EXAMS (MAY OF 2016): (4.5 hours /80% of final IB grade]
Efforts will be made to meet the individual learning needs of students in order to ensure these expectations are being met.
Grade 12 IB Evaluation Breakdown
1. TERM (70% of overall mark)
a) Tests (5)
Knowledge/Understanding (K) ------------------------ 25%
Thinking/Investigation (I) ------------------------------ 25%
Communication (C) --------------------------------------10%
Application (A) ------------------------------------------ 10%
b) Quizzes--------- --------------------------------------- 10%
c) Labs/Assignments (I/A focus)-----------------------20%
2. FINAL EXAM (30% of overall mark)
All categories (KICA)
Resources:
*The course will use a variety of resources
including video, CD-ROM, Internet Applications
and a variety of print sources.
*IB resources include:
i) Text; (ii) Study Guide; (iii) Course Companion.
These resources will be distributed during the
first week of classes. Any damage incurred will
result in payment for replacement. Replacement
cost for all three texts is approx. $150.00.
Evaluation Structure::
Knowledge/Understanding
Thinking/Investigation
Communication
Application
25%
35%
15%
25%
*The above is reflected both in the term work (70% of
the final mark) and the summative work (30% of the
final mark).
*Summative work consists of:
(i) a Final Exam only.
Evaluation Policy
Students will be assessed & evaluated according to the work produced & skills displayed. Methods of providing feedback will include assessing work in
process & evaluating completed assignments, tests, co-operative learning activities, simulations and presentations. Peer & self-evaluations will also be
utilized. Student marks will be determined by evaluating process & product according to 4 categories & 4 levels. Please see the chart below for specific
skills and key words used to determine student competency in the different categories.
Category
Level
Knowledge/Understanding
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Knowledge of facts & terms
Understanding of concepts & relationships
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Thinking/Investigation
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Critical thinking skills
Creative thinking skills
Inquiry Skills
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Communication
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Communication of ideas and information
Use of symbols & visuals
Oral & written communication
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Level 1:
50-59%
Level 2:
60-69%
Level 3:
70-79%
Level 4:
80-100%
-Limited
display of
knowledge,
skills and
ability to
apply
concepts
-Some
success in
displaying
knowledge,
skills and
application
of concepts
-Considerable
display of
knowledge
skills and
ability to apply
concepts
-Thorough
understanding
of concepts and
ability to
communicate,
think creatively
and apply
concepts
Application
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Applications in familiar contexts
Transfer of concepts to new contexts
Making logical conclusions and predictions
Use of technology
Making connections
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Feedback will also be provided for student learning skills. Skills like working independently, team work, organization, work habits and
homework, and initiative are assessed independently student achievement and will be conducted through the use of a rubric
indicating specific criteria to be achieved to receive each of the following letter grades:
E –Excellent
G – Good
S – Satisfactory
N - Needs Improvement
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS:
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LATE ASSIGNMENTS: Assignments submitted after the Primary Due Date established by the teacher will be accepted with a
penalty of 5% off for the first day late, 10% off for the second day late, and zero for subsequent days.
MISSED TESTS: Please do your VERY BEST to be present on Test days!
*Missed test #1  Student will write on the day he/she returns to class…with acceptable excuse (e.g. Funeral, serious
illness, surgery etc.) and note from parent/guardian.)
*Missed test #2  Student will not be permitted to write test - weight of test will be added to final exam.
*Missed test #3 = ZERO
PLAGIARISM in ANY FORM reflects academic dishonesty and will result in a mark of zero for the assignment, and a referral
to the student’s Vice Principal. All citations and bibliographies should conform to MLA style.
ATTENDANCE/PUNCTUALITY: To be successful in this class, coming to class daily and on time is ESSENTIAL!! (At 5 lates
an assignment will be given. Subsequent tardiness will result in parental contact and VP intervention.
UNIFORM  Student’s are expected to be in full uniform at all times!! Noncompliance will result in VP intervention.
PED’s  Not permitted in the school. This is a Board policy.
FOOD  No food in class. Water is permitted.