Year 11 Science
Science Band 1
Prerequisite - 50% or better in end of year exam.
This course will cover 7 achievement standards giving a total of about 24 credits. The achievement standards will come from the following topics:
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Biology
Method of Assessment
External – approximately 20 credits
Internal – 4 credits
This is an academic course that leads on to Level 2 Physics, Biology and Chemistry and should be selected by those who think they may do a science subject in Year 12 or will go on to university study.
Cost – Practical Book $25
Science Band 2
Prerequisite - 40% or better in end of Year 10 exam
This course will cover 5 achievement standards giving a total of 21 credits.
The achievement standards will come from the following areas:
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Physics
• Astronomy
Method of Assessment
External – approximately 20 credits
Internal – 4 credits.
This is an academic course that can lead on to Level 2 Physics, Biology or Chemistry. It is suitable for those who will not go on to higher level science study past Year 12.
Cost – Course Book $25
Science Band 3
Prerequisite - None
This course will offer up to 10 units of work, with each unit being assessed by a written and/or practical assessment. Each Standard will have a credit value of 2-4 credits.
The units to be studied will come from the following groups.
• Body Maintenance
• Forensic Science
• Earth and Space
• Sports Science
• Ecology
• Electricity at Home and Work
• Chemical Patterns
• Weather, Earth and Space
• Earth Science
• Biotechnology
Note
Credits gained in the NZASE Certificate in Science course will count towards the National Certificate of Educational Achievement.
This course does not allow students to take Level 2 Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
All unit standards are internally assessed.
Cost - $5 registration fee