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Class 11 Courses
including
NCEA Level 2 Electives
for
2020
Whāia te mātauranga
hei oranga mōu
Seek after learning for
the sake of your well beingSeptember 2020
Dear Class 10 parents and student,
Please find the following details of intended elective courses for 2020. We are encouraging students to discuss their
electives with you and to make their choices by Friday 20th September.
It is expected that by the end of term students will have met with Melanie Bray, the Careers Advisor, who will have
talked about elective courses in the light of what they are planning to do in the future. They will also have discussed
their future plans with Jane Patterson so that we can check that their electives would support them.
As outlined in this booklet, Class 11 NCEA Level 2 courses, students choose four of the elective courses listed. English
is a compulsory course for Class 11 which makes five courses in total. The four elective courses, and the compulsory
English course, will continue throughout the year. Every year we do our utmost to ensure the timetable is written so
that the maximum number of students are accommodated according to their passions, interests, and qualification
needs. The High School Qualifications Committee (HSQC) considers every request for electives and individualized
courses, including Correspondence courses, and will make the final ruling on all such cases. As such, elective choices
should be considered as requests which will be finalized after HSQC approval is given.
Please note:
• The course descriptors in this document may be modified for 2020.
• Although we endeavor to accommodate the choices of the maximum number of students, some students will
not be able to have their first four choices of elective, and so all students should identify other possible
choices as per the electives letter.
Nāku noa, nā
Adam Driver
Deputy Principal
adamdriver@michaelpark.school.nz
55 Amy Street, P.O. Box 11-224, Ellerslie, Auckland 1542, New Zealand. Telephone: +64 9 579 3083. Fax: +64 9 579 4498
Email: admin@michaelpark.school.nz Website: www.michaelpark.school.nz
2Assessment Pathways 2020
Class 10 Class 11 Class 12
NZCSE New Zealand Certificate of NCEA L2 NCEA L3
Steiner Education L1: Level 1 Michael Park School Certificate L2 Michael Park School Certificate L3
L1 Literacy and numeracy for those Literacy for UE for most students UE completion:
leaving school after L1; Numeracy • Completed NCEA L3
for University Entrance (UE) • 14 L3 credits each in 3 subjects
• Literacy if not competed in Class
11.
Most main lessons are assessed for Some main lessons support work for In addition, students complete main
NZCSE NCEA standards lessons and do their Independent
Project. These may support work for
NCEA standards.
University Entrance (UE):
To gain UE, students will need:
• NCEA L3, including 14 credits each in 3 approved subjects.
• All the courses in this booklet feature approved subjects and achievement standards for University Entrance.
• 10 literacy credits, 5 from reading and 5 from writing. These may be from Level 2 English, Drama, Media Studies,
History main lesson, or may be from Level 3 standards in other subjects where those standards include a
significant amount of reading and/or writing. For Achievement Standards that meet both reading and writing, it is
possible to split the standard to fulfil the literacy requirement. For example, Media Studies AS91251 can contribute
2 credits to the reading requirement and 2 credits to the writing requirement.
• 10 numeracy credits from L1, 2 or 3 mathematics UE numeracy standards. Most students will have completed
this in Class 10.
In addition, specific courses in specific universities may require specific subjects, levels of attainment and so on.
NCEA Level 3 and Level 2:
To gain NCEA L3, students need: 80 credits
• At least 60 at L3 or above
• The remainder (up to 20) at L2
To gain NCEA L2, Students: 80 credits
• At least 60 at L2 or above
• The remainder (up to 20) at NCEA L1
There are no specific numeracy or literacy requirements for gaining NCEA L2 or L3.
Certificate Endorsements:
To get NCEA L2 or L3 endorsed, students need
• At least 50 credits at Excellence for an Excellence endorsement
• At least 50 credits at Merit or Excellence for a Merit endorsement.
Course Endorsements:
Course endorsement provides recognition for a student who has performed exceptionally well in an individual course.
Students will gain an endorsement for a course if, in a single school year, they achieve:
• 14 or more credits at Merit or Excellence, and
• at least 3 of these credits from externally assessed standards and 3 credits from internally assessed standards.
(Note: this does not apply to Physical Education, or Level 3 Visual Arts).
3Michael Park School Certificate
Michael Park School Certificates will be awarded to class 11 students in 2019 following similar rules as the previous
years. It is a local qualification, rather than one recognised by NZQA like NZCSE or NCEA. Note: We are reviewing the
grounds for awarding the Certificate and there may be changes made.
Grounds for awarding the Certificates:
The requirements for 2019 is that students successfully complete 80% of all their work, with a limit on the number of
credits (14) awarded to each elective. In practice this means 80% of:
• All main lessons, which are awarded 4 credits per main lesson
• 14 credits for each elective course taken
A Weighted Grade Average determines how they will receive the Michael Park School Certificate:
• Awarded
• Awarded Highly Commended
• Awarded with Distinction
Alternative Courses
Some students have an alternative course arranged by the school, which may be formal like a Correspondence Course,
or Gateway, or individual programmes devised and monitored by Michael Park. All these count as appropriate
courses, and will be awarded the same number of credits as the course they replace.
Fewer Courses
In some cases, students are doing only four courses rather than five. This will be decided on a case by case basis, and
the totals for these students will be adjusted accordingly.
Courses at a higher or lower level
Some students follow courses at a higher or lower level (e.g. L3 in class 11). Credits from these courses count equally
with credits at the level of the certificate, with the proviso that not more than 25% of total credits are at a lower level.
If there are more than 25% of the total credits at a lower level, the certificate will be awarded at a lower level.
Class 11 (level 2)
Pre-requisites: Attendance at and participation in all main lessons
Credits
10 Main Lessons, 4 credits each = 40
5 Courses, 14 credits per elective = 70
Service Leadership= 4
TOTAL: 114 credits
Minimum number of credits for most students required to be awarded the certificate: 91 credits
4Main Lessons
All main lessons will be assessed for our local Michael Park School Certificate. The main lessons described below give
an indication of those offered, but there may be variations in 2020 as we are still reviewing. There will be a service
leadership component for the 2020 Independent Project and this may, in part, be facilitated via a main lesson.
Chinese Revolutions
Using the book ‘Wild Swans’ by Jung Chang, we explore events in China from the early twentieth century to the
Cultural Revolution of 1968-1976. We seek to understand perspectives of people in these circumstances. A History
Achievement Standard, AS91232 Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New
Zealanders, is taught to support students’ UE Literacy requirements.
Comparative Religions
In this main lesson, students study different religions including Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism and Buddhism.
Students study the core values and beliefs of these religions and reflect on these. The students consider what religion
and spirituality mean to them personally.
The Biochemistry of Life
In this main lesson students will consider the chemistry and biology of life processes such as nutrition and exercise.
Students will be looking at the food, drugs, physical, and everyday activities from the chemistry and biology points of
view. Life skills such as cooking, reading nutrition labels, planning diets, and understanding the growth of the body will
be highlighted.
History of Art
The study begins with the beginning of Impressionist art. We study an overview of the art movements from Post-
Impressionism, Pointillism, Cubism, Expressionism, to Surrealism. Two weeks of the Main Lesson are spent
understanding the history of New Zealand art with a focus on particular artists. We will view images, take notes,
conduct research, do practical artwork in the style and techniques of the period, and prepare a Main Lesson book.
Leadership and social organization
This main lesson involves students, on Camp and in the classroom, engaging their analytical, reasoning, and social
skills to enact successful solutions to set tasks, explore solutions with depth of thinking, feeling, and willing, and learn
from mistakes. Students will better understand themselves as an individual and in relation to others by examining the
individual leadership qualities they have, ones they admire in others, and what they aspire to as young leaders.
Equally, they explore social group qualities. The students’ I sense as the “perception of the other person’s I” is
developed and speaks to greater empathy and a sharpened intuitive understanding of other people.
Parzival
This main lesson involves students identifying and evaluating the significant aspects that make themselves unique and
communicating these to others; analysing the roles that other people play in an individual’s life; demonstrating an
understanding of questions that can help an individual find their purpose in life and listening to others with empathy
and understanding. This is directed by the symbolism in the story of ‘Parzival’ (Wolfram von Eschenbach version of the
Arthurian legend).
Poetry / oratory
In this main lesson students read and listen to a range of poetic writing. They explore the conventions of creative
writing in various genres and write and edit their own work for publication. In addition, they will connect one of the
Poetic texts to another studied text this year, to enable them to experience how to synthesise connections across
texts.
Power and Poverty
In this main lesson we focus on the modern world and the vast inequalities that can be found there. Some countries
have large populations of people who are at or near starving, are suffering from preventable disease, and do not have
access to clean water or medical treatment. On the other hand, other countries have vast technological resources,
well fed and educated populations and can afford to waste staggering amounts of resources. We will look at some
reasons that this situation arose, what forces are working to keep it this way as well as movements that are trying to
help alleviate this situation.
5Projective Geometry
This main lesson explores some of the basic ideas of non-Euclidean geometry, such as developing an understanding of
point, line and plane, the mathematical concepts of infinite points and lines, and their relationships. The challenge to
students is to think these ideas, as well as construct drawings that illustrate these ideas.
Statistics
In this main lesson students deepen their statistical knowledge for comparing data. Students will use their existing
knowledge of the enquiry cycle with an extension to methods of acquiring sample data from a population. They learn
how to evaluate confidence intervals from their sample and how to apply this in making an inference about the
population data. Students continue to revise and deepen their statistical literacy through contextual critical thinking.
6Class 11 courses: Compulsory and elective courses summary
Students must select English which is a compulsory course. They will also choose four elective courses (see below).
• NOTE: All the courses in this booklet feature approved subjects and achievement standards for University
Entrance.
Compulsory course L2 NCEA credits Page
English 20 9
History (Chinese Revolutions main lesson) 5 5
Elective course L2 NCEA credits Page
Biology 18 9
Chemistry 20 10
Conversational German with Online German 24 11
Drama 17-22 12
Mathematics with Calculus 22 13
Mathematics with Statistics 20 14
Media Studies 20 maximum 15
Music 14-21 16
Physical Education 18 17
Physics 20 18
Technology Hard Materials (Ceramics) 22 19
Visual Art Painting 20 20
Visual Art Photography 20 21
** The Music course outlines the possible achievement standards that are offered. Not all standards will be assessed.
Students will meet to discuss their perceived strengths and a mutually agreed course will be designed for each
student.
Online learning courses:
• Students may ask to be considered by the High School Qualifications Committee for an online learning
course. The pre-requisites for acceptance into such a course are either successful completion of an online
course in Class 10 or recognition of prior learning and the prior demonstration of effective work habits. Note:
Online learning will be done either with Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu or Harbournet. See the electives letter for
details on subjects available.
7Michael Park School NCEA Level 3 Courses for 2020
Compulsory courses
Level 2 - ENGLISH (supported by History for literacy)
Our aim is to enjoy, learn and produce speaking, listening, reading and writing. The course has been designed to meet
different skills and areas of interest and only one assessment can be chosen from a selection in Term Three. Our
programme will include the poetry main lesson, creative and poetic writing, formal writing and the presentation of
speeches and research.
This course, together with the Chinese Revolutions History main lesson, provides all of the standards necessary to gain
Level 2 Literacy through internal standards. All draft writing work must be completed in class time. At home, students are
expected to type up final copies of drafted work, gather information necessary for assessments, be reading all of the texts
necessary for the developed personal responses and rehearsing their speeches. Completed assessments must be printed
and handed in as a hardcopy. Anything emailed will not be marked.
English provides all of the necessary writing skills for university study, communication and employment. It also helps
prepare students for presenting themselves in job interviews, conducting themselves in all manner of speaking and
writing situations and gives them the confidence to express themselves while also becoming discerning consumers of
media. As part of their Academic English Language Requirement, the University of Auckland requires a minimum 17 Level
2 and/or 3 English credits for admission into all its bachelor’s degree courses.
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS UE Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Literacy Type Date
English 2.1
AS91098 Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), R/W 4 External
supported by evidence.
English 2.2
AS91099 Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied of studied W 4 External
visual text(s) supported by evidence.
English 2.3
AS91100 Analyse specified aspects of unfamiliar text R/W 4 External
supported by evidence.
NOTE: Typically students are entered for one or two of these external standards.
English 2.4
AS91101 Produce a selection of crafted controlled writing W 6 Internal
(1 x Novel essay will be part of the portfolio).
English 2.10
AS91107 Analyse aspects of a visual text with supporting 3 Internal
evidence.
History 2.4. (from main lesson Chinese Revolutions)
Interpret different perspectives of people in an
AS91232 R 5 Internal
historical event that is of significance to New
Zealanders.
Students will be asked to choose one of the following
English 2.5
AS91102 Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral 3 Internal
text.
English 2.7
AS91104 Analyse significant connections across texts 4 Internal
supported by evidence.
Maximum total (without History): 20
8Elective courses
Level 2 - BIOLOGY
The Class 11 Biology programme is a full year Level 2 NCEA course that builds on concepts developed in Class 9 and
10. The successful completion of this programme gives students the ability to complete the Class 12 Biology
programme.
Further study of Biology leads into University courses in Biological Sciences, Veterinary Science, Optometry,
medicine, including nursing, horticulture and agriculture, Occupational Therapy, etc.
Course Material: If selecting Level 2 Biology for 2019, you will be asked to complete a billing form for the 2019
Level 2 Biology Workbook + AME exam prep workbook. The cost is about $50.
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
Biology 2.2
AS91154 Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the 3 Internal
public.
Biology 2.3
AS91155 Demonstrate understanding of adaptation of plants or animals 3 Internal
to their way of life.
Biology 2.5
AS91157 4 External
Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change.
Biology 2.6
AS91158 4 Internal
Investigate a pattern in an ecological community.
Biology 2.7
AS91159 4 External
Demonstrate understanding of gene expression.
Total: 18
9Level 2 - CHEMISTRY
The Class 11 Chemistry programme is a full year Level 2 NCEA programme that builds on concepts developed in
Class 9 and 10. Atomic structure and types of substances are explored. Chemical bonding and the significance of
energy in Chemical reactions is studied. REDOX reactions and titration analytical techniques provide a practical
component.
The structure of the course is based around two external topics which are assessed in the NCEA November exams
and three internal topics assessed at school during the year. A third internal which is a research based assessment
is also offered for those who want to ease the pressure on the external exams. The core content of the year gives a
sound base for Level 3 Chemistry and many of the topics covered at Level 2 are continued in the Level 3 Chemistry
programme.
The completion of this programme gives students the ability to be successful in the Class 12 Chemistry programme.
The course itself is taught at a fast pace to get through the content and students will need to demonstrate a sound
work ethic inside and outside of the classroom. A consistent approach to homework and revision is vital to success
in this course.
This subject is required for entry into courses such as intermediate pre-requisite for engineering, veterinary, and
forestry, and for Biology degrees. It is also needed for any career with a laboratory basis, and desirable for nursing,
radiology, agriculture, medicine, pharmacy and engineering.
Course Material: If selecting Level 2 Chemistry for 2019 you will be asked to complete a billing form for the 2019
Level 2 Chemistry Workbook + AME exam prep workbook. The cost is about $50.
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
Chemistry 2.1
AS91161 4 Internal
Carry out quantitative analysis.
Chemistry 2.4
AS91164 Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure and energy 5 External
changes.
Chemistry 2.5
AS91165 Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected 4 External
organic compounds.
Chemistry 2.6
AS91166 4 External
Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity.
Chemistry 2.7
AS91167 3 Internal
Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction.
Total: 20
10Level 2 - CONVERSATIONAL GERMAN with ONLINE GERMAN
This course will combine an online learning community, where work is assessed against NCEA, alongside a German
tutor based at Michael Park providing face-to-face tuition to support language acquisition. It will prepare Class 11
for NCEA Level 3 German in 2021. Students consolidate and extend their German language skills and further
develop their understanding of life in Germany. There is an emphasis on advancing students’ ability to
communicate verbally and through writing, and students extensively build on their vocabulary and grammar. Topics
explored are theme based and focus on everyday situations, including aspects relating to social and school life and
looking at the environment, youth and future careers. Social and economic relationships between New Zealand and
Germany are discussed alongside a broader investigation into cultural issues where students learn about Berlin,
Germany’s multi-cultural population and other German-speaking nations.
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
German 2.1
AS91123 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken German 5 External November
texts on familiar matters.
German 2.2
AS91125 Give a spoken presentation in German that communicates 4 Internal April
information, ideas and opinions.
German 2.3
AS91124 Interact using spoken German to share information and justify 5 Internal September
ideas and opinions in different situations.
German 2.4
AS91126 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual 5 External November
German text(s) on familiar matters.
German 2.5
AS91127 Write a variety of text types in German to convey information, 5 Internal September
ideas and opinions in genuine contexts.
Total: 24
Entry requirement:
Satisfactory completion of the Level 1 Course.
11Level 2 - DRAMA
Drama is a performance based subject. Our aim is to experience language, creativity, theatre history and new
contexts through performance. This involves performing an historical theatre form such as Epic Drama or
Elizabethan Theatre, using texts from different cultures and creating our own performances through devising.
Drama provides student with an appreciation for language and the skill to think on their feet. Through the
exploration of the great plays, we delve into the human condition, empathize with people from different cultures,
express ourselves through our bodies and develop presence and confidence.
This subject offers the chance for students to bring their learning to their feet and express themselves through their
bodies and to develop skill in Oratory. Drama also provides up to 21 Level 2 UE Literacy credits in reading and
writing (see credits below) There will be some flexibility in the Achievement Standards with a minimum of 17
credits required.
It is necessary to experience two theatre shows. These are usually within school hours and we try to minimize costs
by taking public transport or arranging private vehicles. If we do need to see a show out of hours, parents will be
notified and transport will be arranged. The cost of these two shows is $60.
While a lot of rehearsing and preparation for performance is done during school hours, it is necessary to do extra
rehearsals either after school or during weekends. These are organized in accordance with student’s other
commitments so that we are not adding excessively to their other workloads. Students can great transformation in
this subject, but strong attendance is a requirement.
Drama may be a strong subject choice for students who are interested in physicality, language, media, performance
and the creative arts. Drama offers opportunity for personal development as well as a range of creative skills such
as Directing, Design, Playwriting and Devising, as well as a deep understanding of the creative process and what it
takes to manifest a vision.
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS UE Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Literacy Type Date
Drama 2.1
AS91213 R 4 Internal
Apply drama techniques in a scripted context.
Drama 2.4
AS91216 Use complex performance skills associated with a R 4 Internal
drama or theatre form or period.
Drama 2.2/2.9
AS91214
Devise and perform a drama to realize an intention.
or R 4/5 Internal
or
AS91221
Direct a scene for drama performance.
Drama 2.6
AS91218 Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted R 5 Internal
production.
Total: 17-22
12Level 2 - MATHEMATICS - CALCULUS
This course is a prerequisite for Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus. It is designed for able students who have
demonstrated that they have a deeper understanding of higher level Algebra. It can also lead to Level 3
Mathematics with Statistics.
Calculus is a prerequisite for tertiary mathematics courses and many physical sciences, engineering and economics
courses (particularly finance). This course is also a good preparation for Level 3 Statistics.
Course Material: Graphics Calculator. Workbooks are available at a cost of approximately $30 through OfficeMax.
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
Mathematics 2.4
AS91259 Trigonometry – Apply trigonometric relationships in solving 3 Internal
problems.
Mathematics 2.6
AS91261 4 External
Algebra – Apply algebraic methods in solving problems.
Mathematics 2.7
AS91262 5 External
Calculus – Apply calculus methods in solving problems.
Mathematics 2.9
AS91264 Statistical Inference – Use statistical methods to make an 4 Internal
inference.
Mathematics 2.12
AS91267 4 External
Probability – Apply probability methods in solving problems.
Mathematics 2.13
AS91268 2 Internal
Simulation – Investigate a situation using a simulation.
Total: 22
13Level 2 - MATHEMATICS - STATISTICS
This course, or Mathematics with Statistics, is a prerequisite for Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics. It contains
more practical aspects of mathematics and has been proven to be more approachable for some students than
Mathematics with Calculus.
Statistics is studied by two thirds of University of Auckland University undergraduate students, so is beneficial to
almost all disciplines. Study of Statistics is particularly useful to any students wishing to study the biological or
physical sciences, medicine and commerce.
Course Material: Graphics Calculator. Workbooks are available at a cost of approximately $30 through OfficeMax.
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
Mathematics 2.3
AS91258 Sequences and Series- Apply sequences and series methods in 2 Internal
solving problems.
Mathematics 2.5
AS 91260 2 Internal
Networks- Apply networks methods in solving problems.
Mathematics 2.8
AS91263 3 Internal
Design a questionnaire.
Mathematics 2.9
AS91264 Statistical Inference – Use statistical methods to make an 4 Internal
inference.
Mathematics 2.10
AS91265 Statistical Experiments- Conduct an experiment to investigate 3 Internal
a situation using statistical methods.
Mathematics 2.12
AS912267 4 External
Probability – Apply probability methods in solving problems.
Mathematics 2.13
AS91268 2 Internal
Simulation – Investigate a situation using a simulation.
Total: 20
14Level 2 - MEDIA STUDIES
The media is a powerful force in our lives. Television, film, radio, newspapers, video games, mobile phones and the
internet, all provide a steady stream of conflicting and confusing messages to us. Media literacy is therefore vital
for students in the twenty-first century. Media Studies helps you, as a student, in a variety of ways.
It teaches you:
* that media messages are a construction of reality, not reality itself.
* how media products are constructed.
* that the media is enjoyable, entertaining, persuasive and powerful.
It allows you, as a student:
* to put theory into practice in your own media production.
* to transfer media literacy skills across different subjects.
* to see beyond the screen and read between the lines – to become ‘media literate’ and transfer your literacy skills
to any media text.
The aim of this course is to provide further understanding of film production and/or the written medium. You will
also look at film theory, media’s role in society and pursue areas of your own interest within media.
Media Studies develops skills and knowledge to enable you to be an active participant in society and learn useful
tools applicable to a wide variety of careers, such as:
Journalism, Radio, Television & Film Industry, Public Relations, Advertising, Research, Teaching, Marketing,
Sociology….and more!
Literacy credits are available in the external, plus there is an opportunity to utilise an internal assessment for the
English 2.4 writing portfolio assessment
Entry requirements are L1 5 ENGLISH NZCSE literacy points
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS UE Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Literacy Type Date
Media Studies 2.3
AS91249 Demonstrate understanding of representation in 3 Internal
the media.
Media Studies 2.4
AS91251 Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of a R/W 4 External
media genre.
Media Studies 2.5
AS91252 Produce a design and plan for a developed media 4 Internal
product using a range of conventions.
Media Studies 2.6
AS91253 Complete a developed media product from a 6 Internal
design and plan using a range of conventions.
Media Studies 2.8
Write a developed media text for a specific target
AS91255 W 3 Internal
audience (note: in conjunction with the magazine
production only).
Total: 20
(maximum)
15Level 2 - MUSIC
This course covers music making and music studies. Music making refers to practical musicianship skills such as solo
and group performance and composition. Music studies refers to theoretical knowledge such as research and
instrumentation. Students will be assessed internally, however, they may be able to sit the external score reading
exam if they have attained a high level of music theory. Please note that NCEA L2 stipulates that students should
have at least four years of tuition on an instrument to meet the required level for the performance standards.
However, there are students who are excellent self-taught musicians who may be considered after an audition. It
may be of interest to some students that it is not compulsory to sit all of the performance standards, especially if
they wish to specialise in composition. Students will meet to discuss their perceived strengths and a mutually
agreed course will be designed for each student.
Students should be aware that self-management skills are highly important in this subject.
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
Music 2.1
AS91270 6 Internal October
Perform two substantial pieces of music as a featured soloist.
Music 2.4
AS91271 6 Internal October
Compose two substantial pieces of music.
Music 2.3
AS91272 Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing a substantial piece 4 Internal October
of music as a member of a group.
Music 2.2
AS91274 Perform a substantial piece of music as a features soloist on a 3 Internal October
second instrument.
Music 2.5
AS91275 Demonstrate aural understanding through written 4 External
representation.
Music 2.6
AS91276 Demonstrate knowledge of conventions in a range of music 4 Internal
scores.
Music 2.9
AS91278 4 Internal October
Investigate an aspect of NZ music.
Total: 14-21
Entry requirement:
Students should be passionate about music and highly motivated. They will need to be able to perform and/or
compose at the appropriate level.
16Level 2 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION
In this course students will enjoy a range of practical activities supported by theory work related to movement and
sociocultural issues. Students will have the opportunity to gain 18 NCEA credits in both the practical and theory
aspects of the course, which are all internally assessed. Part of the course will include organising the Middle School
sports tournament as well as coaching class 5 in preparation for this event.
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
Physical Education 2.1
AS91327 Examine the role and significance of Physical Activity in the lives 3 Internal October
of young people in New Zealand.
Physical Education 2.3
AS91329 Demonstrate understanding of the application of biophysical 4 Internal May
principles to training for physical activity.
Physical Education 2.4
AS91330 Perform a physical activity to achievement level of the Physical 4 Internal June
Education performance standards for level 2.
Physical Education 2.6
AS91332 Demonstrate understanding of leadership strategies that 4 Internal June
contribute to the effective functioning of a group.
Physical Education 2.9
AS91335 Demonstrate understanding of the implementation and 3 Internal August
outcomes of a physical activity event or opportunity.
Total: 18
17Level 2 - PHYSICS
Physics is the science that attempts to describe our world. People doing physics are concerned with making precise
measurements, and determining relationships: how does one thing affect another? The skills learned in Physics are
considered necessary for tertiary level courses including architecture, medicine, food technology, physiotherapy,
radiography, computer science, flying, engineering, optometry, and many other courses.
Physics students need to be confident with mathematics, including rearranging equations, drawing and analysing
graphs, and trigonometry (‘SOH CAH TOA’). They need to have a good memory for definitions, and a good eye for
detail because the language and symbols we use are very specific. At Level 2 we build on the forces, motion and
energy ideas learned in Class 10. We also learn about waves in detail. Most of the practical work is concentrated
around one internal assessment.
Course Material: If selecting Level 2 Physics for 2019, you will be asked to complete a billing form for the 2019
Level 2 Physics Workbook. The cost is about $30.
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
Physics 2.1
AS91168 4 Internal Term 2
Practical investigation in physics.
Physics 2.3
AS91170 4 External Term 2
Demonstrate understanding of wave.
Physics 2.4
AS91171 6 External Term 1
Demonstrate understanding of mechanics.
Physics 2.6
AS91173 Demonstrate understanding of electricity and 6 External Term 3
electromagnetism.
Total: 20
18Level 2 - TECHNOLOGY - HARD MATERIALS (Ceramics)
The level 2 Hard Materials Technology course will have a major focus on ceramics. It will enable students to
undertake one or more projects that will be carried out with research, concepts, developments, drawing, and
working with resistant materials, prototypes and final outcomes. Students will also have the opportunity to create
and test their own glazes as well as gaining some understanding of the chemistry behind glazes.
There will be the opportunity to work with a wide range of clay including porcelain, stoneware, earthenware, slip
cast and paperclay. Techniques will include handbuilding, throwing, moulding and slip casting. Students will have
the opportunity to make their own plaster moulds.
The assessments may be interconnected by using the research and development findings from one achievement
standard for other assessment. Students keep a record of progress in a visual diary or a design workbook. The
objective is to provide evidence of work for assessments as it demonstrates your decision making processes. The
record of work will include research, planning, development and on-going evaluation of the conceptual design.
What could you do with this course?
Hard Materials Technology (Ceramics) encompasses a wide range of skills that will give you knowledge for courses
in industrial, product, object and ceramic design, engineering disciplines and technical careers in manufacturing. It
would also give a good understanding of craft for students wishing to study craft or design at a higher level.
Materials
Most materials will be provided. You will need an A4 or A3 visual diary / design workbook, pens, pencils and ruler.
Also recommended is an apron and towel
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
Generic Technology 2.3
AS91356 6 Internal
Develop and model a conceptual design for an outcome.
Generic Technology 2.4
AS91357 Undertake effective development to make and trial a 6 Internal
prototype.
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 2.20
AS91344 Implement advanced procedures using resistant materials to 6 Internal
make a specified product with special features.
Generic Technology 2.6
AS91359 Demonstrate understanding of the role of material evaluation 4 External
in product development.
Total: 22
19Level 2 - VISUAL ARTS - PAINTING
This study requires students to choose a theme to explore and express through drawing and painting. They will
come to understand pictorial, conceptual and technical conventions of art making and apply this to create a body of
related works.
Students elect this course to enhance their own creativity and/or to help them towards an arts-based career
Whether you love photography, graphic design, painting or any other art-related speciality, career options are
limited only by your imagination. Art education propels people towards creative and unexpected destinations –
many of which have not even been discovered yet, as noted in Need a Job? Invent It, in the New York Times:
.… Knowledge is available on every Internet-connected device, what you know matters far less than what you can do
with what you know. The capacity to innovate – the ability to solve problems creatively or bring new possibilities to
life – and skills like critical thinking, communication and collaboration are far more important than academic
knowledge.
- See more at: http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/art-careers-list#sthash.PKzEkdn3.dpu f
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
Painting 2.2
AS91311 Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions 4 Internal
appropriate to design/painting.
Painting 2.3
AS91316 Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to 4 Internal
established painting.
Painting 2.4
AS91321 Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of 12 External
art making conventions and ideas within painting.
Total: 20
20Level 2 - VISUAL ARTS - PHOTOGRAPHY
This study requires students to choose a theme to explore and express through photography. They will come to
understand pictorial, conceptual and technical conventions of photography and apply this to create a body of
related works.
Students elect this course to enhance their own creativity and/or to help them towards an arts-based career
Whether you love photography, graphic design, painting or any other art-related speciality, career options are
limited only by your imagination. Art education propels people towards creative and unexpected destinations –
many of which have not even been discovered yet, as noted in Need a Job? Invent It, in the New York Times:
.… Knowledge is available on every Internet-connected device, what you know matters far less than what you can do
with what you know. The capacity to innovate – the ability to solve problems creatively or bring new possibilities to
life – and skills like critical thinking, communication and collaboration are far more important than academic
knowledge.
- See more at: http://www.studentartguide.com/articles/art-careers-list#sthash.PKzEkdn3.dpuf
NCEA qualifications available in this course
AS Assessment Assessment
Achievement / Unit Standards Credits
Number Type Date
Photography 2.2
AS91312 Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions 4 Internal
appropriate to photography.
Photography 2.3
AS91317 Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to 4 Internal
established photography.
Photography 2.4
AS91322 Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of 12 External
art making conventions and ideas within photography.
Total: 20
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