11SCI

Year 11 Science

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr B. Davies.

This balanced course covers the fundamentals of science. Students will be introduced to key ideas relating to Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Earth Science, as well as the Nature of Science. Understanding of the scientific process will be developed and each student will carry out a variety of practical investigations. The course will prepare students for specialization in Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Level 2. It has 2 standards assessed internally and one assessed externally.

Recommended Prior Learning

Successful completion of Year 10 Science. 

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

An Education Perfect subscription is recommended.

Pathway

Assessment Information

Practical Investigations, Research Reports and an exam for the external paper.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 5 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92021 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactions in context
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92022 v3
NZQA Info
Chemistry and Biology 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation in relation to an identified characteristic
Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92045 v3
NZQA Info
Physics, Earth and Space Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of a physical phenomenon through investigation
5
5
5
5
5
Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 16
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

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