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Table 11 The illustration of Theme 4’s BCMAP

From: An analysis of Chinese chemistry curriculum standards based on OECD Education 2030 Curriculum Content Mapping

Key elements

Content

Example

Big idea (B)

4.1 Changes and transformations of substance

Recognize that substance changes accompany the process of energy change, and the transformation of substances can be achieved through chemical reactions under certain conditions; Recognize quantitative correlations exist between substances in chemical reactions and develop an initial cognition of transformation (2022 CECCS, page 26)

Core knowledge (C)

4.2 Chemical Reactions and the Law of Conservation of Mass

Investigate the conditions of combustion (2022 CECCS, page 27)

Method (M)

4.3 Ideas and Methods for recognizing chemical reactions

Develop initial ideas about using chemical reactions to investigate substances' properties, compositions, preparation, and testing issues in a real context (2022 CECCS, page 27)

Applying and Attitude (A)

4.4 The application value of chemical reactions and reasonable regulation

Establish resource recycling and green environmental awareness (2022 CECCS, page 28)

Practice (P)

4.5 Students’ compulsory experiments and practical activities

Inter-disciplinary practical work (2022 CECCS, page 28)