11SCI

NCEA Level 1 Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Miss R. O'Loughlin.

Not only is Science a subject required to continue along many career pathways, it provides all students with knowledge of the world around us and the ability to think critically about ideas and explanations for everyday events. As Technology and Science move us forward into the 21st century, the skills learned in this subject will enable students to participate and contribute to our future society in a confident and knowledgeable manner.

This course follows the requirements of Level 6 Science in the New Zealand Curriculum. In broad terms, these are the development of the understanding of the Nature of Science and the attainment of scientific facts and principles in the four contextual strands - Living World, Material World, Physical World and Planet Earth and Beyond.

Science is compulsory at Year 11.   Successfully completing this course will enable students to take senior Science courses in Year 12.

This course consists of one external and two internal standards. The standards cover aspects of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth and Space Science.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

In addition to stationery, there will be costs of approximately $24 for write-on workbooks which are provided to supplement the standards.

Pathway

Assessment Information

This course offers 3 standards worth a total of 16 credits.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92020 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between a microorganism and the environment
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92047 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical system using energy concepts
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 5