Teaching O Level Chemistry By Abida Mukhtar

2. Teaching O Level ChemistryBy Abida Mukhtar

3. The course aims are to Introduce main features of CIE syllabus 5070 O Level Chemistry. Appreciate the skills, understanding and knowledge that students need to acquire to do well in the examination. Consider how the material can be covered in the length of teaching time available. Raise awareness of the resources available to help in planning and delivering the course. Consider how to plan lessons in which students are actively involved, and which help the development of skills as well as knowledge.

4. Assessment Objectives

5. A Knowledge with understanding Students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding in relation to: 1. scientific phenomena, facts, laws, definitions, concepts, theories; 2. scientific vocabulary, terminology, conventions (including symbols, quantities and units); 3. scientific instruments and apparatus, including techniques of operation and aspects of safety; 4. scientific quantities and their determination; 5. scientific and technological applications with their social, economic and environmental implications.

6. B Handling information and solving problems Students should be able – in words or by using symbolic, graphical and numerical forms of presentation – to: • Locate, select, organise and present information from a variety of sources; • Translate information from one form to another; • Manipulate numerical and other data; • Use information to identify patterns, report trends and draw inferences; • Present reasoned explanations for phenomena, patterns and relationships; • Make predictions and propose hypotheses; • Solve problems.

7. C Experimental skills and investigations Students should be able to: • Follow a sequence of instructions; • Use techniques, apparatus and materials; • Make and record observations, measurements and estimates; • Interpret, evaluate and report upon observations and experimental results; • Design/plan an investigation, select techniques, apparatus and materials; • Evaluate methods and suggest possible improvements.

8. Curriculum Contents • Particulate Nature of Matter • Experimental Chemistry • Atomic Structure • Periodic Table • Chemical Bonding • Formula and Chemical Equations • Energy from Chemicals • Speed of Reaction • Redox Reactions • The chemistry and uses of acids, bases and salts • Atmosphere and Environment • Mole concept and Stoichiometry • Identification of Ions and Gases • Reversible Reactions • Properties and Uses of Ammonia and Sulfuric acid • Electrolysis • Metals • Organic Chemistry

9. Resources and Planning

10. Resources and Planning What resources are available for teachers and students? How can we cover the curriculum content and develop the skills in the time available?

11. The CIE Teacher Support Website http://teachers.cie.org.uk/login/login_form Free to password users only Ask your CIE Teacher Support Site Coordinator Or check the advice on http://www.cie.org.uk/contactus

12. You can use the top menu bar to navigate You can set up syllabus shortcuts to take you directly to the O Level Chemistry pages. There is a direct link to the O Level pages

13. You can download syllabuses from here. Past Question Papers and Mark Schemes. Examiner reports for past exams.

14. Click on the Teaching Material tab to find more resources The Discussion Forum is an excellent way of asking questions of CIE experts and other teachers. The scheme of work has suggestions for a sequence in which you cover the syllabus and hot links to web-based resource.

15. There are different types of resources listed. You can search for the type of material you require. There are both endorsed and other recommended material listed.

16. Back on the main entry page to the site: Click on the Events and Training tab to find out about courses offered by CIE.

17. You can search here for courses in Chemistry that you might like to take part in. You can book yourself onto a course from these pages.

18. Clicking on the community tab takes you to links to resources provided by other teachers

19. Teaching and learning

20. Teaching and learning How do we teach students in a way that helps them to develop skills as well as knowledge? How can we involve students actively in their learning? How should we use practical work in Chemistry lessons?

21. Brainstorming Demonstrations Discovery learning Discussions Group work Multimedia instruction Peer tutoring Practical work Project-based learning Simulations What activity types can be used in Chemistry lessons?

22. Questioning To draw out from students what they already know. To lead students towards a better understanding of new topics.

23. Group work What different types of activities can group work be used for? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using groups? What can you do to minimise the disadvantages?

24. Ideas for group work Groups find as many ways as possible of showing crystal lattice or macromolecular structure. Working in groups makes pupils discuss, agree and record their views.

25. Ideas for group work

26. What next? Remember to use the Discussion Forum to keep in touch with other O Level Chemistry teachers and also coordinate with the teachers of The City School. Think about booking yourself onto a CIE training course.

27. The course aims were to Introduce main features of CIE syllabus 5070 O Level Chemistry. Appreciate the skills, understanding and knowledge that students need to acquire to do well in the examination. Consider how the material can be covered in the length of teaching time available. Raise awareness of the resources available to help in planning and delivering the course. Consider how to plan lessons in which students are actively involved, and which help the development of skills as well as knowledge.

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