1FTPS

Level 1 Future Problem Solving

Option Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Booker.

Future Problem Solving involves involves investigating, researching and taking action to solve problems at a personal and societal level. This involves the continued development of Edge capabilities including character, citizenship, critical thinking and communication. Throughout this course students will build their understanding and skills in biology, chemistry and physics. Students will sit a personalised combination of assessments depending on their interests totalling a minimum of 14 credits. Any students wishing to take a Level 2 science course will be supported to sit the relevant external assessment.


Recommended Prior Learning

Year 10 EDGE Innovation

Pathway

Assessment Information

Assessments will be determined as part of the consultation with students. Each course will typically offer 10-15 credits at level 1 (or level 2).

Credit Information

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

This option is eligible for course endorsement.

Total Credits Available: 14
Internal Assessed Credits: 9
External Assessed Credits: 5
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91158 v2
NZQA Info

Biology 2.6 - Investigate a pattern in an ecological community, 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. 91921 v3
NZQA Info

Science 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context


Level: 1
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91923 v4
NZQA Info

Science 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of science-related claims in communicated information


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: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 5
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.