CHEMISTRY HOMEWORK & TESTS SCHEDULED FOR THIRD TERM

GRADE 7

  1. Copy all the notes on Chapter 7: Energy. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Chapter 7: Energy. Work out the following questions at the end of Unit 5: Solar System and Energy: Pages 156-160 Questions 1(t)(u)(v) and 9.
  2. A first written test is scheduled immediately after correcting the homework on Chapter: Energy. Students are therefore advised to start revising this chapter as soon as the correction of its homework begins.
  3. Copy all the notes on Chapter 8: Science, Technology and Society 1.
  4. Using the notes in your copybook and textbook, prepare a one page summary of the chapters: Energy and Science, Technology & Society. Your summary should be in question (in red ink) and answer (in blue ink) format and should answer at least the following questions:
    1. State, giving examples, what is meant by a renewable source of energy
    2. State, giving examples, what is meant by a non-renewable source of energy.
    3. Discuss the advantages and the disadvantages of fossil fuels as a source of energy.
    4. Giving appropriate examples, explain what is meant by biomass?
    5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of biomass as a source of energy?
    6. State the appearance, properties and uses of the following metals: copper, iron, silver, gold, aluminium and tin.
    7. What is meant by recycling of metals and why is it important?
  5. As a second test you will have to recite (learn by heart) your summary two to three weeks before the end of the third term.
  6. A third, written test based on the notes in the book, copybook, exercise book and on the first term, second term and third term summaries is also scheduled two to three weeks before the end of the third term.
  7. Download, print and work out Grade 7 Final 2021 Paper, under the strictest examination conditions.

GRADE 8

  1. Copy all the notes on Chapter 6: Science, Technology and Society.
  2. A first written test is scheduled immediately after checking the notes on Chapter 6: Science, Technology and Society. Students are therefore advised to start revising this chapter as soon as the notes have been checked.
  3. Using the notes in your copybook and textbook, prepare a one page summary of the chapter 6: Science, Technology and Society 2. Your summary should be in question (in red ink) and answer (in blue ink) format and should answer at least the following questions:
    1. Name some acids which are found in our foods and in our bodies.
    2. State some uses of acids.
    3. What is acid indigestion and how is it treated?
    4. Name some bases which are used in everyday life.
    5. What are the benefits of science and technology to humanity?
    6. What are the limitations of science and technology?
  4. As a second test you will have to recite (learn by heart) your summary two to three weeks before the end of the third term.
  5. A third, written test based on the notes in the book, copybook, exercise book and on the first term, second term and third term summaries is also scheduled two to three weeks before the end of the third term.
  6. Download, print and work out Grade 8 Final 2021 Paper, under the strictest examination conditions.

GRADE 9 (NATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION ASSESSMENT)

  1. Copy all the notes on Chapter 7: Science, Technology and Society.
  2. A first written test is scheduled immediately after Chapter 7: Science, Technology and Society. Students are therefore advised to start revising this chapter as soon as the explanation of this chapter begins.
  3. Using the 2020 Syllabus prepare a two pages (one sheet) summary of the chapter Science, Technology and Society 3. As a second test, you will have to recite all your summaries two to three weeks before the third term examinations. Your summaries should be in question (in red ink) and answer (in blue ink) format and should include all the chapters you have studied in Grades 7, 8 and 9, namely:
    1. Scientific Inquiry 1, 2 and 3.
    2. Measurement 1 and 2.
    3. Matter.
    4. Elements, Compounds and Mixtures.
    5. The Language of Chemistry 1 and 2.
    6. Air.
    7. Physical and Chemical Changes.
    8. Energy.
    9. Acids, Bases and Salts.
    10. Metals and Reactivity Series.
    11. The Atmosphere and Environment Around Us.
    12. Mixtures and Separation Techniques 1 and 2.
    13. Science, Technology and Society 1, 2 and 3.
  4. A third, written test based on the entire 2020 Syllabus (including Grades 7, 8 and 9), on the notes in the book, copybook, exercise book and on all your Grades 7, 8 and 9 summaries is also scheduled two to three weeks before the end of the third term.
  5. Download, print and work out the National Certificate of Education Specimen Paper under the strictest examination conditions.
  6. Download, print and work out National Certificate of Education October 2021 Question Paper under the strictest examination conditions. Use this official mark scheme to mark it yourself.

GRADE 10

  1. Copy all the notes on Chapter 12: Preparation of Salts. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Chapter 12: Preparation of Salts. Pages 246-249 Exercise 12 Foundation question 3, 4, 5, 10, 16 and 17. Challenge question 3.
  2. A first written test is scheduled immediately after correcting the homework on Chapter 12: Preparation of Salts. Students are therefore advised to start revising this chapter as soon as the correction of its homework begins.
  3. Copy all the notes on Chapter 13: The Periodic Table. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Chapter 13: The Periodic Table. Pages 350-353 Exercise 16 Foundation questions 1, 3, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 22.
  4. A third written test is scheduled immediately after correcting the homework on Chapter 13: The Periodic Table. Students are therefore advised to start revising this chapter as soon as the correction of its homework begins.
  5. Copy all the notes on Chapter 14: Metals. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Chapter 14: Metals. Pages 299-303 Exercise 14 Foundation questions 3, 10, 14 and 26. Challenge questions 1 and 3.
  6. Copy all notes on Chapter 10: Redox. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Chapter 6: Redox. Pages 263-265 Foundation questions 2, 4, 5 and 7. Challenge question 8.
  7. Copy all the notes on Chapter 6: Chemical Energetics. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Chapter 6: Chemical Energetics. Pages 370-372 Exercise 17 Foundation questions 5, 6, 8, 11, 15, 16 and 18.
  8. On a sheet of paper, prepare and update your summary containing all Chemistry Formulae covered during the first, second and third terms.
  9. On another sheet of paper, prepare and update your summary containing Chemistry Definitions and Terms covered during the first, second and third terms.
  10. In a small copybook, prepare and update your Chemistry Experiments and Labelled Diagrams covered during the first, second and third terms.
  11. On still another sheet of paper, recopy Test for Anions, Test for Cations, Identification of Gases and Chemical Test for Water.
  12. As a fourth test, you will have to recite (learn by heart) the above Chemistry Summaries (stated in parts 9, 10 and 11 above) two to three weeks before the end of the third term.
  13. A fifth, written test based on Chemistry Experiments and Labelled Diagrams is also scheduled two to three weeks before the end of the third term.
  14. Download, print and work out Dr. Régis Chaperon State Secondary Schoool Final Examinations 2019 Paper 1 (Multiple Choice & Alternative-to-Practical) and Paper 2 (Structured Questions).

GRADE 11 (SCHOOL CERTIFICATE)

  1. During the period 12 August to 6 September 2019, written class tests may be given at any time and without prior notice. You may even be asked to work out in class an entire past paper question or a specimen paper. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare you to cope with examination stress. If you are absent for such test you will not be awarded any mark.
  2. Students notes copy-books will be collected to check whether they have all (Grade 10 and Grade 11) notes. Your forecast grades will depend on the completion of your notes and homework during the two-year course.
  3. In your textbook read and underline/highlight the main points in all units of the School Certificate Syllabus.
  4. Using the notes in the copybook and your textbook, prepare a short summary of each chapter of the 2015 syllabus.
  5. On a sheet of paper, prepare and update your summary containing all Chemistry Formulae based on the School Certificate 2015 Syllabus.
  6. On another sheet of paper, prepare and update your summary containing Chemistry Definitions and Terms based on the School Certificate 2015 Syllabus.
  7. In a small copybook, update your Chemistry Experiments and Labelled Diagrams based on the School Certificate 2015 Syllabus.
  8. On still another sheet of paper, update Test for Anions, Test for Cations, Identification of Gases and Chemical Test for Water based on the School Certificate 2015 Syllabus.
  9. Bring your Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) Question Paper which you worked on for Mock Examinations 2018. We will see together why you did not score in some questions and what were the thinking skills involved in reaching the correct answer. Examination tips and tricks for Paper 1 will also be revealed.
  10. Your Paper 2 (Theory) script for Mock Examinations 2018 will be shown to you. We will see together why you did not score in some questions and what were the thinking skills involved in reaching the correct answer. We will also see how you should have chosen those Section B questions that would bring you more marks. Examination tips and tricks for Paper 2 will also be revealed.
  11. Your Paper 4 (Alternative-to-Practical) script for Mock Examinations 2018 will be shown to you. We will see together why you did not score in some questions and what were the thinking skills involved in reaching the correct answer. We will also see how you should have answered the questions in order to finish the paper fast and with the highest marks. Other examination tips and tricks for Paper 4 will also be revealed.
  12. Download, print and Work out Cambridge School Certificate 'O' Level paper November 2008 Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), Paper 2 (Theory) and Paper 4 (Alternative-to-Practical).
  13. Download, print and work out Cambridge School Certificate 'O' Level paper November 2009 Paper 1 (Multiple Choice), Paper 2 (Theory) and Paper 4 (Alternative-to-Practical).

GRADE 12

  1. Copy all the notes on Chapter 13: Nitrogen and Sulfur. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Unit 13: Nitrogen and Sulfur. J1999P3Q19, N2006P1Q18, N2009P11Q18, J1999P3Q36, N2010P12Q35, N1995P1Q6(b) and N2010P23Q2.
  2. A first written test is scheduled immediately after correcting the homework on Unit 12: Nitrogen and Sulfur. Students are therefore advised to start revising this chapter as soon as the correction of its homework begins.
  3. Copy all the notes on Chapter 7: Equilibria. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Unit 7.1: Chemical Equilibria. J1993P4Q11, J1995P4Q8, J2003P1Q10, J1994P4Q33, N2009P11Q33, J1995P1Q2 and N1999P2Q3.
  4. A second written test is scheduled immediately after correcting the homework on Unit 7 Part I: Chemical Equilibria. Students are therefore advised to start revising this chapter as soon as the correction of its homework begins.
  5. Copy all the notes on Chapter 14: An Introduction to Organic Chemistry. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Unit 14: An Introduction to Organic Chemistry. N1997P3Q22, N2011P12Q27, J2012P12Q23, J2006P1Q37, J2008P1Q37, N2004P2Q4(a)(b)(c)(d) and N2011P23Q2(b).
  6. Copy all the notes on Chapter 15: Hydrocarbons. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Unit 15: Hydrocarbons. N1990P1Q22, N2003P1Q22, N2009P11Q25, N2005P1Q40, J2012P12Q39, J2004P4Q5 and J2012P21Q4.
  7. Copy all the notes on Chapter 16: Halogen Compounds. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Unit 16: Halogen Compounds. J2001P3Q24, N2006P1Q22, N2011P12Q25, N1998P3Q38, N2009P11Q37, J2002P2Q6(a)(b) and J2006P2Q5(a)(b)(c).
  8. Copy all the notes on Chapter 17: Hydroxy Compounds. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Unit 17: Hydroxy Compounds. N1990P1Q25, N1991P1Q27, J1996P3Q26, N1992P4Q39, N2007P1Q38, N2005P2Q4 and J2011P42Q5(a)(b).
  9. On a sheet of paper, prepare and update all your Chemistry Formulae covered during the first, second and third terms.
  10. On another sheet of paper, prepare and update all your Chemistry Definitions and Terms covered during the first, second and third terms.
  11. On still another sheet of paper, prepare and update your Chemistry General Equations covered during the first, second and third terms.
  12. In a small copybook, prepare and update your Chemistry Descriptions & Mechanisms and Labelled Diagrams covered during the first, second and third terms.
  13. As a third test, you will have to recite (learn by heart) the above Chemistry Summaries (stated in parts 9, 10 and 11 above) two to three weeks before the end of the third term.
  14. A fourth, written test based on Chemistry Descriptions & Mechanisms and Labelled Diagrams is also scheduled two to three weeks before the end of the third term.
  15. Download, print and work out Dr. Régis Chaperon State Secondary School Grade 12 (Lower 6) Final Examination Paper 2018 Paper 1 (Multiple Choice & Structured Questions) under the strictest examination conditions.

GRADE 13 (HIGHER SCHOOL CERTIFICATE)

  1. Copy all the notes on Chapter 12: An Introduction to the Chemistry of Transition Elements. Read and underline/highlight the main points in Unit 12: An Introduction to the Chemistry of Transition Elements. N1990P1Q20, J1992P4Q14, N2002P1Q18, J1992P4Q37, N1999P3Q35, N2004P4Q4 and N2011P42Q3.
  2. During the period 12 August to 6 September 2019, written class tests may be given at any time and without prior notice. You may even be asked to work out in class an entire past paper question or a specimen paper. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare you to cope with examination stress. If you are absent for such test you will not be awarded any mark.
  3. Students notes copy-books will be collected to check whether they have all (Grade 12 and Grade 13) notes. Your forecast grades will depend on the completion of your notes and homework during the two-year course.
  4. Bring your Paper 1 (Multiple Choice) Question Paper which you worked on for Mock Examinations 2018. We will see together why you did not score in some questions and what were the thinking skills involved in reaching the correct answer. Examination tips and tricks for Paper 1 will also be revealed.
  5. Your Papers 2 (AS Level Structured Questions), 3 (Advanced Practical Skills), 4 (A Level Structured Questions) and 5 (Planning, Analysis and Evaluation) scripts for Mock Examinations 2018 will be shown to you. We will see together why you did not score in some questions and what were the thinking skills involved in reaching the correct answer. Examination tips and tricks will also be revealed. Download or view your John Kennedy College Mock Examinations Papers with Mark Schemes: Paper 2 (AS Level Structured Questions), Paper 3 (Advanced Practical Skills) and Paper 5 (Planning, Analysis and Evaluation).
  6. Download, print and Work out Cambridge Higher School Certificate 'O' Level paper November 2016 Paper 12 (Multiple Choice), Paper 22 (AS Level Structured Questions), Paper 33 (Advanced Practical Skills), Paper 42 (A Level Structured Questions) and Paper 52 (Planning, Analysis and Evaluation).