TAURANGA GIRLS’ COLLEGE Year 11 Sci Course Outline

This course is based on Level 6 of the New Zealand Science Curriculum and prepares students for
the NCEA Level 1 Science qualification. Success in this course is a prerequisite for study in any of
Level 2 and 3 Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Topics, Achievement Standards and Assessments

Standard Credits Assessment Approximate
Standard Title
number 24 Type Assessment date

AS90940 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of 4 External examination November

mechanics
AS90941 Investigate implications of electricity and Practical Internal
4 May
magnetism for everyday life assessment
AS90944 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids 4 External examination November
and bases
AS90947 Investigate selected chemical reactions Practical Internal
4 October
Assessment
Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas
AS90948 4 External examination November
relating to genetic variation
AS90950 Investigate biological ideas relating to interactions Research Internal
4 April
between humans and microorganisms Assessment

EXTERNALS: At the end of each topic students sit a written test. This will model the external
examination held in November. From these tests students will receive grades that indicate the progress
they have made in that Standard. In Term 3 there will be a Benchmark examination of 3 hours in length.
This will cover all of the external standards. These grades may be required if a student is ill or cannot sit
their November examination for some valid reason and therefore require a derived grade.
INTERNALS: The other three standards will be internally assessed with a
written/practical assessment. One re-assessment opportunity may or may not be
available depending on circumstances and practicality.
Student Organisation:
Students must take responsibility for their own learning and seek help if it is needed,
catch up on missed work and ask for extra help if it is required. Regular tutorials occur
after school and in lunchtimes if students need extra assistance.

This year we will be using the Education Perfect online learning tool as revision, practice for mastery and
formative assessment. The cost for this will be $20 and it will be used in class and for homework.
Students may bring and use their own devices (please note this programme is NOT optimised for
phones yet) or use the school laptops. Students may also be requested to purchase a Scipad workbook
($20) and we will order further revision books in Term 2 for those who would like them (optional).

If students miss a written test they must organise a time with their class teacher when they can take the
assessment. This must be done within a reasonable time after the original assessment date; otherwise
the student will be awarded a ‘Not Achieved’ for that assessment. Absence from an assessment may be
explained by bringing a note signed by a parent or guardian. If absence is not explained then a ‘Not
Achieved’ will be awarded.

STUDENT OBLIGATIONS
1. Ensure you understand the assessment programme and policy (see separate handout)
2. Check the accuracy of the assessment by teachers when work is returned.
3. Ensure you understand the requirements of each assessment being completed.
4. Discuss any problems/concerns with the teacher/HOD.

The contact person is HOD Science: Treena Blythe, Ph 578 8114 Ext 752
 This page gives you information about the VOCATIONAL PATHWAYS
that this course contributes to:
Standard Credits Vocational Pathway
Construction & Manufacture & Primary Service Social & Creative
Infrastructure Technology Industries Industries Community Industries
Services
90940 4 4 4 4 4 4
90941 4 4 4 4
90944 4 4 4 4 4
90947 4 4 4 4 4 4
90948 4 4 4 4
90950 4 4 4 4 4 4
Total VP credits 8 20 24 8 16 24

Types of jobs for this vocational pathway include: Types of jobs for this vocational pathway include:

Builder, civil engineer, earthworks, forklift operator, Architect, baker, boat-builder, electrician, engineer,
interior designer, project manager, surveyor, welder jeweller, surveyor, technician…..

Types of jobs for this vocational pathway include: Types of jobs for this vocational pathway include:

Biochemist, farmer, fishery officer, food technologist, Accountant, army soldier, chef, events manager,
hunter/trapper, vet, production manager, winemaker hairdresser, purchasing officer, sales rep, journalist

Types of jobs for this vocational pathway include: Types of jobs for this vocational pathway include:

Health services manager, firefighter, lab technician, Artist, graphic designer, screen printer, actor, art
midwife, security guard, police officer, teacher director, technical manager, stage/set designer,
creative manager