General Science Level 3 (UE Lit - R/W)
Option Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Booker.
This Level 3 Science course continues to explore the world of chemistry and earth science and is an entrance pathway for tertiary education courses for students that prefer an internal assessment pathway. The recommended course includes Chem 3.2, Chem 3.7, ESS 3.2 and ESS 3.3 which meets requirements for university entrance. However, students may opt into US 2990 (preparation for the research assessments) or Chem 3.3 on ocean acidification.
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Biology, Level 2 Chemistry, Level 2 Physics or HOD Approval
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This option is approved for University Entrance.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 21 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 17
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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.