Pupils who have worked through Curriculum for Excellence Levels up to Fourth, are in the best position to achieve National 5 Chemistry.<\/p>\n
Aims
\nAs stated in the SQA Course Specification, the aims of the Course are to enable learners to:
\n\uf0a8 develop and apply knowledge and understanding of chemistry
\n\uf0a8 develop an understanding of chemistry\u2019s role in scientific issues and relevant applications of chemistry, including the impact these could make in society and the environment
\n\uf0a8 develop scientific inquiry and investigative skills
\n\uf0a8 develop scientific analytical thinking skills in a chemistry context
\n\uf0a8 develop the use of technology, equipment and materials, safely, in practical scientific activities
\n\uf0a8 develop planning skills
\n\uf0a8 develop problem solving skills in a chemistry context
\n\uf0a8 use and understand scientific literacy, in everyday contexts, to communicate ideas and issues and to make scientifically informed choices
\n\uf0a8 develop the knowledge and skills for more advanced learning in chemistry
\n\uf0a8 develop skills of independent working<\/p>\n
http:\/\/www.sqa.org.uk\/files_ccc\/CfE_CourseUnitSupportNotes_N5_Sciences_Chemistry.pdf <\/p>\n