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Rationale for Teaching Chemistry at Advanced Level

The Advanced Level Chemistry syllabus aims to equip learners with foundational knowledge, practical skills, and an understanding of real-world applications of chemistry. It emphasizes theoretical understanding, hands-on experimentation, and the relevance of chemistry in fields such as healthcare, energy, environment, and industry. Suggested teaching approaches include inquiry-based and experiential learning to foster critical thinking and reflective skills.

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Rationale for Teaching Chemistry at Advanced Level

The Advanced Level Chemistry syllabus aims to equip learners with foundational knowledge, practical skills, and an understanding of real-world applications of chemistry. It emphasizes theoretical understanding, hands-on experimentation, and the relevance of chemistry in fields such as healthcare, energy, environment, and industry. Suggested teaching approaches include inquiry-based and experiential learning to foster critical thinking and reflective skills.

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Rationale for Teaching Chemistry at Advanced Level

The Advanced Level Chemistry syllabus aims to enable learners to:


1. Enable learners to know:
i) the basic principles and concepts in Chemistry.
ii) how theories and models are used to explain concepts in Chemistry.
iii) the resources available to facilitate the discovery of unfamiliar principles and concepts
in Chemistry.
iv) the use and knowledge of the principles and concepts of Chemistry in everyday life
situations.
2. Make the learners aware of the effects of scientific discoveries and knowledge on everyday
life through some applications of Chemistry.
3. Enable the learners to:
i) develop an experimental attitude by performing experiments in schools.
ii) familiarise themselves with scientific methods.
iii) develop the necessary skills to design and carry out practical investigations based on
the knowledge of Chemistry.
4. Prepare the learners for further studies in Chemistry and related fields.
5. Enable the learners to appreciate the applicability of Chemistry in other disciplines.
6. Enable the learners to develop:
i) an initiative for inventiveness.
ii) skills for practical investigation and exploration.
iii) capacity to design models and analytical schemes for use in problem-solving
schemes.
1.12 Subject Overview
The areas of study have been reorganised within the syllabus to come up with the adapted
version. The subject areas of study are theoretical understanding, practical skills, and real-world
applications.
1. Theoretical Understanding
Chemistry theory provides the foundation for understanding the behaviour of matter at the
atomic, molecular, and macroscopic levels. Key areas include:
i) Atomic structure and bonding, which explain the interactions and properties of
substances.
ii) Thermodynamics and kinetics, which elucidate energy changes and reaction speeds.

iii) Organic chemistry, focusing on the structure, reactivity, and applications of carbon-
based compounds.

CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS

This theoretical component builds critical analytical skills, enabling students to predict chemical
behaviours, solve problems, and understand complex processes in both pure and applied
chemistry.
2. Practical Skills and Laboratory Work
Practical work is at the heart of Advanced Level Chemistry, emphasising hands-on
experimentation and scientific inquiry. Students learn to:
i) Design and conduct experiments safely and systematically.
ii) Measure and analyse data accurately.
iii) Use laboratory equipment effectively, from titrations and calorimetry to spectroscopic
techniques.
Practical activities reinforce theoretical concepts by offering real-time observations and tangible
results. They also develop critical thinking and troubleshooting skills essential for scientific and
industrial research.
3. Real-World Applications

The syllabus bridge


s the gap between classroom chemistry and its applications in the real world.
Students explore how chemistry is pivotal in:
i) Healthcare: Developing pharmaceuticals, diagnostic tools, and medical devices.
ii) Energy: Advancing renewable energy sources, batteries, and fuel technologies.
iii) Environment: Managing pollution, recycling, and sustainable chemical practices.
iv) Industry: Improving manufacturing processes, from materials development to food
chemistry.
By connecting chemistry to real-world scenarios, students gain an appreciation of the subject’s
relevance and its role in addressing global challenges.
1.13 Time Allocation
The learners shall be engaged for nine (9) periods per week from Senior Five to Senior Six.
1.14 Suggested Approaches to Teaching Chemistry
The suggested approaches enhance learning and empower teachers to support the learners as
they prepare for assessments. This will necessitate teachers to work alongside the learners to
guide, direct, support, and supervise them as they progress through the research process. These
approaches include:
i) Inquiry-based learning: The learners are encouraged to investigate through research
aided by ICT tools and solve problems through a series of questions and scenarios
enhancing critical thinking, communication, and research skills.
ii) Experiential learning: The learners actively participate in hands-on experiences during
research, and learn through reflecting upon what they are doing, which leads to the
development of reflective skills.

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