02SCG

NCEA Level 2 Science General

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Zev Fishman.


This course is developed in response to student needs.

We will complete standards in Earth and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

This course consists of 4 internal assessments and 1 external assessment.


The Course Overview below is an example of how the course could look:

Course Overview

Term 1
We will cover an Earth and Space Science Internal and then move on to a Physics Internal Assessment.

Term 2
We will start the term with a Biology Internal Assessment, followed by a Chemistry Internal Assessment.

Term 3
We will be studying for the External Assessment. The last couple of weeks before the Derived Grade Exams will either be used to practice for the Externals or to pick up another Internal.

Term 4
We will use this term to practice for the External or finish up the final Internal commenced last term.

Recommended Prior Learning

You should have at least 10 credits in Achievement Standards from Level 1 double science or Level 1 Science General, including 5 credits from external assessments. The course is one that is co-constructed from a wide range of standards. Students will choose a maximum of 5 standards with a total of around 18 credits.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 47
Internal Assessed Credits: 34
External Assessed Credits: 13
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91153 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.1 - Carry out a practical investigation in a biology context, with supervision


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91154 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.2 - Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4

A.S. 91155 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals to their way of life


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91157 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 7

A.S. 91163 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of the chemistry used in the development of a current technology


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 2

A.S. 91164 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 7

A.S. 91167 v2
NZQA Info

Chemistry 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91169 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91172 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91187 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.1 - Carry out a practical Earth and Space Science investigation


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91188 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.2 - Examine an Earth and Space Science issue and the validity of the information communicated to the public


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 7

A.S. 91190 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.4 - Investigate how organisms survive in an extreme environment


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6

A.S. 91191 v2
NZQA Info

Earth and Space Science 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of the causes of extreme Earth events in New Zealand


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 7

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 47
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
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.