Level 1 Commerce
11COMM Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs D. Grobler.
Recommended Prior LearningYear 10 Commerce is recommended
Commerce is the use and exploration of accounting, economic, and business concepts and models to make sense of society and solve problems. In this subject, ākonga will build the knowledge, skills, and values they need to navigate and participate in the economic world. They will learn how participants in the economy make decisions and analyse how these decisions impact sustainability.
Through a mix of accounting, economics, and business, students will learn to think critically, solve problems, and understand different perspectives—including Māori and Pacific approaches to business. Whether you want to start your own business, become a savvy consumer, or simply understand the financial world better, this course is for you.
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Course Overview
Term 1
Business studies and Economics: Students will explore the foundations of business and economic thinking through hands-on, real-world learning experiences. They will investigate a real business with a focus on production, supported by an external trip to observe how business decisions are made in practice. Students will then apply the skills and knowledge gained to develop and run their own business for a Market Day.
A Common Assessment Task will be used to evaluate student learning in this topic.
Term 2
Accounting Unit: Students will build knowledge and understanding of introductory Accounting best practice and financial statements. Success in this Unit will be a prerequisite for entry into 12ACCO.
A Common Assessment Task will serve as the basis for evaluating student learning in this topic
Term 3
Economics external: Students will gain insight into the interdependent relationships that exist in the community and how those relationships influence decision-making. Students will learn about economic modelling using circular flow and markets. This will provide evidence for an internally assessed project.
Success in this unit will be a prerequisite for entry into 12ECO.
Term 4
Revision and preparing for external examination in November
Social Sciences - Commerce, Social Sciences - Humanities
Pathway
Level 2 Accounting, Level 2 Business Studies, Level 2 Economics