Chemistry guideline

Format of the syllabus The format of the syllabus section of the group 4 guides is the same for
each subject physics, chemistry and biology. This new structure gives prominence and focus to
the teaching and learning aspects. Topics or options Topics are numbered and options are
indicated by a letter. For example, “Topic 6: Chemical kinetics”, or “Option D: Medicinal
chemistry”. Sub-topics Sub-topics are numbered as follows, “6.1 Collision theory and rates of
reaction”. Further information and guidance about possible teaching times are contained in the
teacher support materials. Each sub-topic begins with an essential idea. The essential idea is an
enduring interpretation that is considered part of the public understanding of science. This is
followed by a section on the “Nature of science”. This gives specific examples in context
illustrating some aspects of the nature of science. These are linked directly to specific references
in the “Nature of Science” section of the guide to support teachers in their understanding of the
general theme to be addressed. Under the overarching Nature of Science theme there are two
columns. The first column lists “Understandings”, which are the main general ideas to be taught.
There follows an “Applications and skills” section that outlines the specific applications and skills
to be developed from the understandings. A “Guidance” section gives information about the
limits and constraints and the depth of treatment required for teachers and examiners. The
contents of the “Nature of Science” section above the two columns and contents of the first
column are all legitimate items for assessment. In addition, some assessment of international-
mindedness in science, from the content of the second column, will take place as in the
previous course. The second column gives suggestions to teachers about relevant references to
international-mindedness. It also gives examples of TOK knowledge questions (see Theory of
knowledge guide published 2013) that can be used to focus students’ thoughts on the
preparation of the TOK prescribed essay. The “Links” section may link the sub-topic to other
parts of the subject syllabus, to other Diploma Programme subject guides or to real-world
applications. Finally, the “Aims” section refers to how specific group 4 aims are being addressed
in the sub-topic
Format of the syllabus The format of the syllabus section of the group 4 guides is the same for
each subject physics, chemistry and biology. This new structure gives prominence and focus to
the teaching and learning aspects. Topics or options Topics are numbered and options are
indicated by a letter. For example, “Topic 6: Chemical kinetics”, or “Option D: Medicinal
chemistry”. Sub-topics Sub-topics are numbered as follows, “6.1 Collision theory and rates of
reaction”. Further information and guidance about possible teaching times are contained in the
teacher support materials. Each sub-topic begins with an essential idea. The essential idea is an
enduring interpretation that is considered part of the public understanding of science. This is
followed by a section on the “Nature of science”. This gives specific examples in context
illustrating some aspects of the nature of science. These are linked directly to specific references
in the “Nature of Science” section of the guide to support teachers in their understanding of the
general theme to be addressed. Under the overarching Nature of Science theme there are two
columns. The first column lists “Understandings”, which are the main general ideas to be taught.
There follows an “Applications and skills” section that outlines the specific applications and skills
to be developed from the understandings. A “Guidance” section gives information about the
limits and constraints and the depth of treatment required for teachers and examiners. The
contents of the “Nature of Science” section above the two columns and contents of the first
column are all legitimate items for assessment. In addition, some assessment of international-
mindedness in science, from the content of the second column, will take place as in the
previous course. The second column gives suggestions to teachers about relevant references to
international-mindedness. It also gives examples of TOK knowledge questions (see Theory of
knowledge guide published 2013) that can be used to focus students’ thoughts on the
preparation of the TOK prescribed essay. The “Links” section may link the sub-topic to other
parts of the subject syllabus, to other Diploma Programme subject guides or to real-world
applications. Finally, the “Aims” section refers to how specific group 4 aims are being addressed
in the sub-topic

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