Level 2 Applied Science
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: C. Northage
This science course is for students who wish to take a general science course rather than pursue the individual sciences. Whenever possible, a hands-on approach to science is used.
All assessment will be carried out internally and so this course is not eligible for endorsement. Upon successful completion of the course, students may wish to take a Level 2 course in an individual science or may move onto Level 3 Biology with approval from the Head of Faculty.
A selection of four Achievement Standards will be completed over the course of the year. The number of credits offered in this course will be 14 or 15 credits. The most likely combination is listed below. However, depending on student and teacher preference, the following standards are alternative options:
A.S. 91187 v2 Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation
A.S. 91845 v1 Psychology 2.2 - Examine how a psychological debate has changed over time
Entry Guidelines
Internal Science Achievement Standards at Level 1 or in consultation with Head of Faculty.
Pathway
Upon successful completion of this course, students may wish to take a Level 2 course in an individual science or may move onto Level 3 Biology with approval from the Head of Faculty.
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 14 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Disclaimer
An individual course will only run if sufficient students are accepted into the course.
All approvals for courses through this system are subject to satisfactory achievement in remaining internal standards and external examinations. Course Confirmation Day will run at the start of next year, where final approval for each course will be confirmed.