11SCIE

Level 1 Science

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr K. Blue.

This course offers a broad range of subjects designed to give a taste of all aspects of Science. Students will build on their understanding of fundamental ideas of Biology, Chemistry, Earth & Space Science, and Physics. Key experimental and research skills associated with scientific endeavour are developed in the practical components of this course.

This course is suitable for all students in Year 11. 

The 11SCIE course provides a foundation for further Science study in the senior school. Students in this course are able to continue with all the individual Sciences in Year 12.


The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.

New NCEA Level 1 Standards may not yet be loaded. it is expected you will do one internal and one external per course with a total of 10 Credits

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 HOF only.  This course is for students who found 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 HOF.

Level 1 Science Extension

1

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


Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 10 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91921 v3
NZQA Info
Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91923 v4
NZQA Info
Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of science-related claims in communicated information
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 10
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
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