Chemistry Syllabus for Ordinary Secondary Education Form 1- 4
Chemistry is a compulsory subject for form I-IV students in General Education pathway who choose to join one of the following streams at Ordinary Secondary Education: Science, Agriculture, Food and human nutrition and ICT. However, it is an elective subject to other streams.
The purpose of learning Chemistry at this level is to understand and obtain skills on the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes which different matter undergo under different conditions.
Studying this subject give the understanding on the fact that chemistry plays key roles in everyone life and touches almost every aspect in our existence and meet our crucial needs such as food, health, shelter, water, clean air, energy and manufactured products.
Thus, Chemistry is useful for preparing the student for the real world. It is also serves as a bridge to enable the student to appreciate the values of resources present in Tanzania and develop the ability to explore them and create works for self-employment.
This syllabus is designed to guide the teaching and learning of Chemistry for Ordinary Secondary Education Form I–IV in the United Republic of Tanzania.
What is a Syllabus
A syllabus is a document that outlines everything that will be covered in a class. It is a document that contains all of the important details regarding a school or college courses.
It is a document that outlines all the essential information about a college course. It lists the topics you will study, as well as the due dates of any coursework including tests, quizzes, or exams.
Why Your Syllabus Is Important?
Your syllabus gathers all the vital information about your class in one place.
Therefore Syllabus will help you to:
1. Be organized.
2. Observe deadlines
3. Get ready for class.
4. Recognize assignments
5. Be aware of your grade.
6. Control your time.
7. Engage with students and/or learners
Chemistry Syllabus for Ordinary Secondary Education Form 1- 4