03SCG

NCEA Level 3 Science General

Course Description

You will be assessed against multiple Achievement Standards, contextualised within rich contexts. 

Three or four contexts offered need to be completed over the course of the year, depending on their credit value. 

You will need to consider the number of credits and course endorsement when choosing which contexts you wish to study, however conversations with your teacher will help you make those decisions.


Course Overview

Term 1
7 credits Internal Assessment completed this term. These will be chosen from the list available according to student needs and after discussion with your teacher.

Term 2
7 credits Internal Assessment completed this term. These will be chosen from the list available according to student needs and after discussion with your teacher.

Term 3
This term you will complete a 4 credits assessment, either and internal or an external assessment according to the requirements of the student and after discussion with the teacher.

Term 4
This term is about exam preparation and course completion. How this looks will depend on student needs, however students are expected to be working towards completing their NCEA certification.

Recommended Prior Learning

You should have gained at least 12 credits from any Level 2 Science course, including 4 from external standards.

Contributions and Equipment/ Stationary - Costs are applicable for Adult students only

Auckland Zoo trip (for those doing external standard)