12ECON

Level 2 Economics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr P. Cowley.

At Year 12 the focus is contemporary macro-economic issues. Students define and use statistical data to measure these issues. They use models to assist them in gaining an understanding of cause and effect. At this level, students will recognise the interdependent nature of the New Zealand economy by examining the impact government policies designed to address contemporary economic issues have on various groups in society. They will also understand that government policies may have unequal effects.


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

Course Overview

Term 1
Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models (Internal)


Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models (External)

Term 2
Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact (Internal)



Economics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy (External)

Term 3
Economics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy (External)

Recommended Prior Learning


Subject

Level 

Recommendations

9 Financial Capabilities

9

Open entry.

10 Business, Finance and Enterprise

10

Open entry.

Level 1 Economics

1

Open entry.

Level 2 Economics

2

Open entry.

Level 3 Economics

3

10 credits in Level 2 Economics.


For students new to the subject:  8 credits of Level 2 English and Level 1 Numeracy.


Students may also gain entry at the discretion of the HoD.


Pathway

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: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91222 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91225 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91227 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91403 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 16
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