NCEA Level 1 Science 101 with External Assessment
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. McGuire
Science E 101
This course covers ideas from Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. It aims to develop scientific skills and attitudes, knowledge and understanding, and recognition of the importance of Science to society. Topics studied include Genetics, Micro-organisms, Energy and Motion and Chemical Reactions. It is designed for students wanting to continue on with Science, but also introduces important academic and employment skills such as use of evidence, critical thinking, planning, reporting and information processing to name a few.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students taking this course will need to have done well in Y10 Science. The HOD will allocate students into this course based on their strengths.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A write on workbook for classwork and homework is strongly recommended ($24)
Pathway
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 5
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Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4