IB Chemistry SL
Mrs. Bullock
casie.bullock@bend.k12.or.us
541-383-6325
mrsbullock.blogspot.com
What is this class all about?
IB Chemistry is truly a 2-year course. The first year is just called Chemistry. This second year will build upon the same
concepts in first year with an emphasis on (a) designing experiments (b) interpreting data and (c) applications of Chemistry
knowledge in society. You’ll be challenged to THINK.
We will be studying The Periodic Table, Bonding, Redox, Thermochemistry, Equilibrium, and Organic Chemistry. Then, we’ll
put it all together and learn about Environmental and Food Chemistry. Throughout the year, we’ll incorporate TOK ideas and regular
Chemistry review.
I have 4 goals: (1) roll through the IB curriculum (2) teach you about the ins and outs of the IB exams with test strategies (3)
progressively teach you to design experiments and interpret data in a scientific way and (4) have a lot of fun doing it.
Required Materials:
1. Textbook #1- Chemistry, The Central Science, 8th Edition, Brown LeMay Bursten
2. 3-Ring binder with dividers and loose paper
3. Scientific calculator with log and exponent functions
4. Online Resources:
 Class website: www.mrsbullock.blogspot.com
 Chem Objectives site: sites.google.com/a/ybc-nacka.se/chemistry-sl
 Thornley videos: www.youtube.com/user/richthornley
 Khan videos: www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy
 IB Survival communication page: www.ibsurvival.com
GradingIn class:
Your overall grade will be determined using a weighted average system.
Recommended
10% Homework/Classwork
notebook sections:
25% Labs
reference,
notes, work,
42% Tests
review, tests/quizzes
3% Notebook + Participation
20% Final/Midterm
This method does make it hard for you to keep track of your own grade, so I will keep you informed by (a)
posting grades in the classroom each time I update them and (b) emailing progress reports every Friday.
IB Chemistry
Total score on a scale of 1-7. A 4 is considered passing for the IB diploma, a 5 is really good and a 6-7 is super
killer awesome. Oregon universities award credit for scores of 5 or above.
Internal Assessment = 24%, portfolio due at the beginning of April
48 points possible (see rubric):
2 x 6 each in Experiment Design, Data Collection & Processing, and Conclusion & Evaluation
1 x 6 in Manipulative Skills
1 x 6 in Personal Skills, assessed in the Group 4 Project
IB Diploma:
In order to receive an IB
External Assessment = 76%, on May 16 and 17, 2013
Diploma, you need at least
20% Paper 1- 45 minutes
24 points from 6 courses30 multiple choice questions
one in each category of the
32% Paper 2- 85 minutes
IB hexagon (+ 3 more points
1 data question, several short-answer, 1 extended response
possible from TOK and
24% Paper 3- 60 minutes
Extended Essay).
several short answer questions covering 2 Options