Chemistry
Chemistry learning area contacts:
- Allan Knight : +61 8 92736792 | Allan.Knight@scsa.wa.edu.au
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ATAR
The Chemistry ATAR course equips students with the knowledge, understanding and opportunity to investigate properties and reactions of materials. Theories and models are used to describe, explain and make predictions about chemical systems, structures and properties. Students recognise hazards and make informed, balanced decisions about chemical use and sustainable resource management. Investigations and laboratory activities develop an appreciation of the need for precision, critical analysis and informed decision making.
This course prepares students to be responsible and efficient users of specialised chemical products and processes at home or in the workplace. It also enables students to relate chemistry to other sciences, including biology, geology, medicine, molecular biology and agriculture, and prepares them for further study in the sciences.
SyllabusGrading- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (455.1 KB) Last updated: 11 Dec 2017 2:11pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 11 (302.2 KB)
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (554.4 KB) Last updated: 30 Nov 2018 1:12pm
- ATAR Syllabus Year 12 (193.1 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Examination Materials- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (436.2 KB) Last updated: 22 Jan 2019 10:47am
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment outline (346.6 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (712.4 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2019 3:13pm
- ATAR Year 12 sample assessment tasks (509.1 KB)
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (504.9 KB) Last updated: 22 Jan 2019 9:22am
- ATAR Year 12 sample course outline (354.8 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (858.0 KB) Last updated: 30 Aug 2019 9:39am
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment outline (347.2 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (1.0 MB) Last updated: 30 Aug 2019 9:40am
- ATAR Year 11 sample assessment tasks (426.3 KB)
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (786.3 KB) Last updated: 30 Aug 2019 9:40am
- ATAR Year 11 sample course outline (352.0 KB)
- 2020 Data booklet (766.8 KB) Last updated: 05 Feb 2020 2:50pm
- 2019 Examination (721.4 KB) Last updated: 21 Jan 2020 12:57pm
- 2019 Marking key (1.5 MB) Last updated: 21 Jan 2020 12:57pm
- 2019 Data booklet (727.5 KB) Last updated: 21 Jan 2020 1:02pm
- Additional Past ATAR Course Examinations
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General
The Chemistry General course provides students with the opportunity to develop their understanding of the chemistry of materials encountered in their lives and everyday chemical reactions. Students apply chemical language by using symbols and formulae for common substances. The role of chemistry in contributing to a sustainable future, and in assisting in the protection of the natural environment, is considered; and students explore the chemistry of a range of materials, including crude oil, vegetable oils, biofuels and polymers. An appreciation of the experimental nature of chemistry is developed through laboratory activities.
SyllabusGrading- General Syllabus Year 11 (350.4 KB) Last updated: 11 Dec 2017 2:22pm
- General Syllabus Year 11 (291.4 KB)
- General Syllabus Year 12 (394.2 KB) Last updated: 11 Dec 2017 2:26pm
- General Syllabus Year 12 (196.2 KB)
Support Materials-
Available work samples are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at Extranet login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2020- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (446.7 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2019 3:14pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment outline (353.7 KB)
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (654.4 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2019 3:15pm
- General Year 12 sample assessment tasks (514.0 KB)
- General Year 12 sample course outline (504.9 KB) Last updated: 08 Nov 2019 3:16pm
- General Year 12 sample course outline (359.5 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (439.4 KB) Last updated: 12 Nov 2019 12:24pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment outline (348.5 KB)
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (598.6 KB) Last updated: 12 Nov 2019 12:24pm
- General Year 11 sample assessment tasks (411.6 KB)
- General Year 11 sample course outline (476.0 KB) Last updated: 12 Nov 2019 12:25pm
- General Year 11 sample course outline (353.1 KB)
Externally Set Task Materials 2019- 2020 General EST Unit 3 Content (282.2 KB) Last updated: 25 Sep 2019 3:49pm
Externally Set Task Materials 2018- 2019 General EST Unit 3 content (156.6 KB) Last updated: 20 Sep 2018 9:50am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2017- 2018 General EST Unit 3 content (149.3 KB) Last updated: 22 Sep 2017 12:38pm
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
Externally Set Task Materials 2016- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (183.1 KB)
- 2017 General EST Unit 3 content (153.6 KB) Last updated: 26 Sep 2018 9:26am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.
- General sample EST (367.3 KB)
- General sample EST (217.8 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:37am
- General sample EST Marking Key (374.6 KB)
- General sample EST Marking Key (195.1 KB) Last updated: 22 Feb 2019 10:37am
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Externally set tasks with their associated marking key and work samples are teacher resources and are housed within the Teacher Support Material Extranet. Teachers can login or register for an account at http://senior-secondary.scsa.wa.edu.au/extranet/login.