NCEA Level 3 Chemistry

The content of the chemistry course at Year 13 is based on the NCEA Level 3 Chemistry achievement standards. This course expands on the knowledge you covered in Level 2 and focuses on the composition and properties of matter, the energy involved as it undergoes change and understanding the nature of particles to predict the properties and reactions of materials.
Chemistry has been described as the “central science” because there are few sciences where at least some knowledge of chemistry is not a requirement. It may be advisable for those considering a career based in the sciences to check what level of chemistry is required, since many university and some polytechnic courses require chemistry equivalent to, or beyond Year 13 level.

A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.