Chemistry

In today’s digital era, the emergence of a highly competitive and integrated economy, rapid scientific and technological innovations, and a growing knowledge base will continue to have a profound impact on our lives. In order to meet the challenges posed by these developments, CHEMISTRY will provide a platform for developing scientific literacy and for building essential STEM knowledge and skills for lifelong learning.

The curriculum attempts to make the study of chemistry exciting and relevant. It is suggested that the learning of chemistry be situated in real-life contexts. The adoption of a range of such contexts together with a range of learning and teaching strategies and assessment practices is intended to appeal to students of all abilities and aspirations, and to stimulate interest and motivation for learning. Students are expected to be able to apply their knowledge of chemistry, to appreciate the relationship between chemistry and other disciplines, to be aware of the science-technology-society-environment (STSE) connections within contemporary issues, and finally to become responsible citizens.