2012 SECONDARY 3 CHEMISTRY

SCHEME OF WORK
Chemistry (with SPA) Ordinary Level 2012 (Subject code: 5072)
Term 1
Week
1
2
3
4

5
6-8

9-10

Term 2
Week
1-3

4
5
6
7
8-10

Topic

Introduction to Chemistry

Lab Safety
Particulate Nature of Matter

Kinetic Particle Theory

Particulate Nature of Matter

Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

Particulate Nature of Matter

Atomic Structure
Note: Chinese New Year holidays in Week 4
Outward Bound Singapore
Particulate Nature of Matter

Ionic Bonding

Covalent Bonding

Metallic Bonding
Week 7: Level Test 1 (5%)
Experimental Chemistry

Measurement and Experimental Techniques

Methods of Purification and Analysis

Topic
Experimental Chemistry

Qualitative Tests for Anions, Cations and Gases

Note: e-learning in Week 1
Week 3: Level Test 2 (5%)
Stoichiometry
Writing Chemical Equations
Stoichiometry

The Chemical Mole

Revision
Common Test (20%)
Stoichiometry

Chemical Calculations

Page 1 of 2
School of Science and Technology, Singapore
1 Technology Drive Singapore 138572
Tel: (65) 6571 7200 Fax: (65) 6872 0856 Website: www.sst.edu.sg

Term 3
Week
1-2
3-5

Topic
Stoichiometry
Chemical Calculations
Trends and Patterns
Periodic Table

6-8

Week 5: Level Test 3 (5%)

Trends and Patterns
Metals

9-10

Note: National Day holidays in Week 7

Chemical Reactions
Acids, Bases and Salts
Week 9: Level Test 4 (5%)

Term 4
Week
1-2

Topic

Chemical Reactions

Acids, Bases and Salts

3
Revision
4-5
End-of-Year Examinations (40%)
6
Review of End-of-Year Examinations
7
Chemical Reactions
Ammonia
8-9
The Natural World

Atmosphere and Environment

10
School closes
Performance Tasks: 20% (details to be given at a later date)
Correct as of 27 Dec 2011, any updates will be communicated to students through the
subject teachers.
Curriculum may extend beyond the GCE O-Level syllabus in terms of knowledge and skills to
better prepare students for their next level of study, either in a junior college or a polytechnic.
School will make responsive changes if necessary in the interest of students learning.

Page 2 of 2
School of Science and Technology, Singapore
1 Technology Drive Singapore 138572
Tel: (65) 6571 7200 Fax: (65) 6872 0856 Website: www.sst.edu.sg