IB Chemistry
Changes to IB Chemistry: (new 2015-16)
-CURRICULUM LAYOUT
Format of the guide
Topic 1: <Title>
Essential idea: This lists the essential idea for each sub-topic.
1.1 Sub-topic
Nature of Science: Relates the sub-topic to the overarching theme of Nature of Science.
Format of the guide
Topic 1: <Title>
Essential idea: This lists the essential idea for each sub-topic.
1.1 Sub-topic
Nature of Science: Relates the sub-topic to the overarching theme of Nature of Science.
Understandings:
· This section will provide specifics of the content requirements for each sub-topic. Applications and skills: · The content of this section gives details of how students are to apply the understandings. For example, these applications could involve demonstrating mathematical calculations or practical skills. Guidance: · This section will provide specifics and give constraints to the requirements for the understandings and applications and skills. This section will also include links to specific sections in the data booklet. |
International-mindedness:
· Ideas that teachers can easily integrate into the delivery of their lessons. Theory of knowledge: · Examples of TOK knowledge questions. Utilization: (including syllabus and cross-curricular links) · Links to other topics within the Chemistry guide, to a variety of real-world applications and to other Diploma Program courses. Aims: · Links to the group 4 subject aims. |
-Options
The four option topics are new and so a comparison with previous option topics is not feasible. Each topic contains elements of quantitative chemistry, analytical techniques, environmental issues and organic chemistry, and there is new content in all of them to ensure the topics are up to date. Teachers are encouraged to look at each of the topics and decide which ones will best match the needs and interests of their classes.
-Changes to external assessment
There are some changes to the examination papers. These are summarized below.
· The weighting of the assessment objectives for paper 1 (Multiple Choice) has changed so that 50% of the paper will address objective 3.
· Assessment of the NOS may be incorporated into any of the questions in the three examination papers.
· In paper 2 (Short Answer) there will no longer be any choice of question. Students will answer all questions in section A (short answer) and all questions in section B (extended response).
· On paper 3 (Options) there will be two sections: in section A students will answer data-based questions and in section B they will choose one of the options.
The four option topics are new and so a comparison with previous option topics is not feasible. Each topic contains elements of quantitative chemistry, analytical techniques, environmental issues and organic chemistry, and there is new content in all of them to ensure the topics are up to date. Teachers are encouraged to look at each of the topics and decide which ones will best match the needs and interests of their classes.
-Changes to external assessment
There are some changes to the examination papers. These are summarized below.
· The weighting of the assessment objectives for paper 1 (Multiple Choice) has changed so that 50% of the paper will address objective 3.
· Assessment of the NOS may be incorporated into any of the questions in the three examination papers.
· In paper 2 (Short Answer) there will no longer be any choice of question. Students will answer all questions in section A (short answer) and all questions in section B (extended response).
· On paper 3 (Options) there will be two sections: in section A students will answer data-based questions and in section B they will choose one of the options.
Overview of other IB Chem Curriculum changes
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For general information or to be directed to a specific department, please contact the ISD Receptionist at 425-837-7000.
Amanda Dorey, Title IX Coordinator | Melissa Evans, District HIB Coordinator | Lisa Hechtman, Civil Rights Compliance Officer | Pam Ridenour, Section 504 Coordinator
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