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. If you're planning to take HL Chem next year, then we'll rotate back through everything.
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. You’ll be challenged to THINK.
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.
Basic Class Rules:
Attendance: I follow the school tardy policy. Your attendance will likely be directly related to your grade... that's just how it is in this class. You've got to show up to do well.
Absences and Work: If you are absent, I expect you to have all of the work that was due when you return. If you need more time, we can discuss that on an individual basis.
Late Work: I value punctuality, as does the work-world. Labs turned in late receive a 20% penalty until they are more than 30 days late, then it's a 50% penalty. Homework turned in late always receives a 50% penalty.
And... Bathroom- take the pass and go when you need to; Cellphones- leave them in your bag; Lab groups- you will get to pick, but need to always do your own work; Lab behavior- be efficient, focused, and mature when you're in the lab
Materials:
Textbook- Chemistry,
The Central Science, 8th Edition, Brown LeMay Bursten (Optional)
3-Ring binder with
dividers and loose paper
Scientific
calculator with log and exponent functions
Grading-
In class:
Your overall grade
will be determined using a weighted average system.
10%
Homework/Classwork calendars
25% Labs
43% Tests + Quizzes
20% Final/Midterm
2% Notebook
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)
keeping your grades current on Synergy.
Bottom line= If you are actively participating in the class and you work hard on the lab reports, you will do fine. But, in order to get an A, you will need to study.
Bottom line= If you are actively participating in the class and you work hard on the lab reports, you will do fine. But, in order to get an A, you will need to study.
IB Assessment:
Total score on a
scale of 1-7. A 4 is considered passing,
a 5 is stellar 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 end of March
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
External Assessment = 76%, on May 19-20, 2014
20% Paper 1- 45 minutes
30
multiple choice questions
32% Paper 2- 85
minutes
1
data question, several short-answer, 1 extended response
24% Paper 3- 60
minutes
several
short answer questions covering 2 Options
IB Diploma:
In order to receive
an IB Diploma, you need at least 24 points from 6 courses- one in each category
of the IB hexagon (+ 3 more point possible from TOK and Extended Essay).
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