11SCIA

Level 1 Science Applied

Course Description

The alternative course, 11SCIW, aims to teach students practical science knowledge that could help them in the workforce, as well as gaining at least 14 Level 1 Science credits.  Please note that this course is suitable for those students who have found Science challenging and are not intending to progress further in Science (Level 2) or other Science related disciplines. Students gain an understanding of all aspects of Science.

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

9 Science

9

Open entry.

10 Science

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Science Applied

1

Entry at the discretion of the HoD only. This course is for students who found Year 10 Science challenging.  


This course does not provide entry into a Level 2 Science pathway.

Level 1 Science

1

Achieved grades in Year 10 Science or entry may be granted at the discretion of the HOD.

Level 1 Science Extension

1

A Merit or Excellence grade in Year 10 Science; or high Achieved grade at the discretion of the HoD.


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.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 90941 v3
NZQA Info
Science 1.2 - Investigate implications of electricity and magnetism for everyday life
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90947 v4
NZQA Info
Science 1.8 - Investigate selected chemical reactions
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90949 v3
NZQA Info
Science 1.10 - Investigate life processes and environmental factors that affect them
4
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 90952 v3
NZQA Info
Science 1.13 - Demonstrate understanding of the formation of surface features in New Zealand
4
4
4
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths