Westlake Girls’ High School Westlake Girls’ High School

Level 1 Science Applied

11SCIA
Course Description 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.


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.

Departments:

Science










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