01SOS

NCEA Level 1 Social Studies

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Tracey Derbyshire.


This year-long course builds on student skills from the junior Social Science programme and introduces key skills and content needed for Level 2 NCEA subjects. The course also combines skills and concepts from Media Studies and Psychology.

The hub of the course is examining social media in order for students to describe and evaluate social movements, perspectives, representation and responses globally and in Aotearoa.

Students will also have the opportunity to participate and evaluate their participation in a social action with either a global, or local context.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 Social Studies of advantage but not compulsory - Year 9 or 10 Media Studies also acceptable.

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 92048 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of findings of a Social Studies inquiry


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92049 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of perspectives on a contemporary social issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92050 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.3 - Demonstrate understanding of decisions made in relation to a contemporary social issue


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 92051 v3
NZQA Info

Social Studies 1.4 - Describe a social action undertaken to support or challenge a system


Level: 1
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2025 school year.