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Dilworth Senior Campus
Year 11
Option Choices 2021Subject Pathways
Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13
Business
Accounting ® Accounting ® Accounting
COMMERCE
Studies ® Economics ® Economics ® Economics
Academic
® English
ENGLISH English ® English ® English
Alternative
® English
LANGUAGES
French ® French ® French ® French
Te Reo Māori ® Te Reo Māori ® Te Reo Māori ® Te Reo Māori
Mathematics
Advanced ® with Calculus
® Mathematics Mathematics
MATHEMATICS Mathematics ® Mathematics ® with Statistics
® Mathematics ® Mathematics
PERFORMING Drama ® Drama ® Drama ® Drama
ARTS Music ® Music ® Music ® Music
Physical Physical Physical Physical
Education ® Education ® Education ® Education
PE & HEALTH Health
Transition Transition Gateway
Biology ® Biology
Chemistry ® Chemistry
SCIENCE Science ® Science ® Earth & Space Earth & Space
Science ® Science
Physics ® Physics
Geography ® Geography ® Geography
®
SOCIAL
Social Studies
History ® History ® History
SCIENCES Classical Studies ® Classical Studies
Media Studies ® Media Studies
Design & Visual Design & Visual Design & Visual Design & Visual
Communication ® Communication ® Communication ® Communication
Hard Materials Hard Materials Hard Materials Hard Materials
Technology ® Technology ® Technology ® Technology
Digital Design Digital Design Digital Design
Technologies ® Technologies ® Technologies
TECHNOLOGY Hospitality ® Hospitality
& ART Electronics
Technology
® Painting
® Painting
Art ® Art ® Printmaking
® Photography ® PhotographyAccounting NCEA Level 1
This course aims to promote knowledge and understanding of accounting as a financial language for individuals,
community organisations and businesses. It provides students with knowledge and skills that can apply to practical
situations.
Students will learn about accounting concepts, financial statements including budgets, and the analysis and
interpretation of the accounts of a business.
An in-depth study will be done on Accounting for clubs and non-profit organisations.
This course is suitable for any student with an interest in business.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry to this course. All students are welcome
You do not have to be good at Mathematics.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
90976 Accounting concepts for small entities External 3
90978 Prepare financial statements for sole proprietors. External 5
Prepare financial information for a community organisation’s annual
90979 Internal 4
general meeting.
90981 Make a financial decision for an individual or group Internal 3
91386 Demonstrate understanding of an Inventory Subsystem Internal 3
TOTAL CREDITS 18English NCEA Level 1
Level 1 English is a compulsory subject for all students in Year 11.
This course has an academic focus and involves the exploration of a range of written and visual texts to enhance
students’ understanding of how language is used to form our ideas and opinions. In Year 11 English, students are
given the opportunity to enhance their skills in reading, writing, speaking and presenting.
Internally, students will cover three areas:
• Wide Reading, where students will independently select and study a range of texts, forming personal
responses to the ideas and techniques found within;
• Formal Speaking, where students will structure and develop an oral text that will be presented in front of a
group of their peers; and
• Creative Writing, where students will learn and practise the skills to develop and structure original ideas in
the written form with accuracy.
The external component of this course covers two areas:
• The Study of Written Text, where students will study, as a class, an extended text OR a series of short texts,
paying attention to the structures and techniques used by the author to develop ideas and appeal to
audiences; and
• The Study of Film, where students will study, as a class, an extended visual text, paying attention to the visual
and aural techniques used by the director to develop a story and to evoke thought and emotion in an
audience.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites to study Level 1 English.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
90052 Produce creative writing. Internal 3
Show understanding of specified aspects of studied written texts,
90849 External 4
using supporting evidence.
Show understanding of specified aspects of studied visual or oral
90850 External 4
texts, using supporting evidence.
Form personal responses to independently read texts supported by
90854 Internal 4
evidence.
90857 Construct and deliver an oral text. Internal 3
TOTAL CREDITS 18French NCEA Level 1
French at Level 1 is not difficult, but does require a considerable time commitment, as students must be prepared to
thoroughly learn the requisite vocabulary and structures.
Achievement Objectives are to: give and follow instructions, communicate about problems and solutions, talk about
future plans, hopes, wishes and intentions, communicate in formal situations, talk about present and past states,
feeling and opinions, past activities, events, habits and routines, describe and compare people, places and things.
Themes include: Self, family, friends and home; What I have done and what I used to do; Holiday destinations in NZ
and France; Travel and transport; Problems and solutions (including health and travel); What I will do; Plans for the
future; My city and region.
Level 1 French assesses the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing, with particular emphasis
on speaking, for which there are two standards, worth a total of nine credits; speech and interaction. There are three
internal and two external standards. Intercultural learning, while not assessed per se, is still an invaluable component
of the course
Entry Requirements
Students may not begin French at this level – they must have taken it in Year 10.
It is recommended that students have had sound grades in the Year 10 course and be motivated to succeed.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken French texts on
90878 External 5
areas of most immediate relevance
Give a spoken presentation in French that communicates a personal
90879 Internal 4
response
Interact using spoken French to communicate personal information,
90880 Internal 5
ideas and opinions in different situations
Demonstrate understanding of a variety of French texts on
90881 External 5
areas of most immediate relevance
Write a variety of text types in French on areas of most immediate
90882 Internal 5
relevance
TOTAL CREDITS 24Te Reo Māori NCEA Level 1
The Level 1 course will utilise Te Reo Māori as the medium of expression in the areas of listening, reading, writing,
Tikanga and presenting. Instruction will be bi-lingual and as the year progresses, parts of the programme will be solely
in Māori.
Each term will consist of both summative and formative assessments in both listening and written language. Both
assessments are internally assessed.. The reading comprehension component is externally assessed at the end of
year. Students will experience and be enriched with Māori experiences outside of the classroom.
Entry Requirements
The pre-requisite for Year 11 Te Reo Māori is a completed Year 10 Te Reo Māori programme of study, or a suggested
entry level with the equivalent to the grammar, construction and vocabulary of Te Pukaki, of the ‘Te Ia Reo’ Māori
Language programme.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
91085 Whakarongo kia mōhio ki te reo o tōna ao. Internal 6
91087 Pānui kia mohio ki te reo o tōna ao. External 6
91089 Waihanga tuhinga I te reo o tōna ao. Internal 6
Tikanga: Describe the characteristics and actions of a selected atua
US16160 Internal 3
in accordance with ngā kōrero tuku iho.
Tikanga: Describe a hui and the roles associated with hui in
US27106 Internal 2
accordance with tikanga/ or kawa.
TOTAL CREDITS 23Mathematics NCEA Level 1
Mathematics is a compulsory subject in Year 11 because the skills taught and habits developed are essential for most
learning areas and career pathways. All strands of the New Zealand Curriculum are covered and students who are not
consistently achieving at Level 5 or 6 of the Curriculum will receive extra support to ensure they are achieving success
in NCEA Level 1.
The Year 11 Mathematics course focuses on key skills that are essential for laying the foundation for success in
Mathematics. In order for students to have the broadest possible pathways beyond school (and ensure smooth
transitions through learning while at school) students’ learning will focus on Number and Algebra – looking at linear,
quadratic and exponential relationships in some depth to ensure applications of these relationships are clear.
Entry Requirements
Mathematics is a compulsory subject in Year 11
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
91026 Apply numeric reasoning in solving problems Internal 4
91027 Apply algebraic procedures in solving problems External 4
91028 Investigate relationships between tables, equations and graphs External 4
91029 Apply linear algebra in solving problems Internal 3
91037 Demonstrate an understanding of chance and data External 4
TOTAL CREDITS 19Drama NCEA Level 1
The aim of this course is
• To develop practical knowledge in drama performance and critique.
• To initiate and develop ideas collectively and individually.
• To study theatre form in detail; understanding the form and its purpose in historical context.
A high degree of commitment to rehearsals and performances is required, which will include in and out-of-class time.
Students who have completed the Level 1 Drama course satisfactorily will be given preference when entries to Level 2
Drama are considered.
Entry Requirements
Any student who displays interest in Drama may take this subject after consulting the HOD Drama or HOF Performing
Arts. Students who have participated to a good level in Year 10 Drama are advantaged.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
90006 Apply drama techniques in a dramatic context Internal 4
90997 Devise and perform a drama Internal 5
Demonstrate understanding of features of a drama/theatre
90998 External 4
performance
90999 Use features of a drama / theatre in performance Internal 4
91000 Demonstrate understanding of a significant play Internal 4
TOTAL CREDITS 21Music NCEA Level 1
This course is designed for students who are interested in music, or a career in the Arts or Media, and also for those
who want to broaden their scholarship.
This course of study is designed to follow on from the Year 10 course. Particularly successful Year 10 students may
carry assessment evidence forward into the Level 1 course.
Entry Requirements
Students entering this course are expected to be Grade 3+ standard in both performance and music theory. Students
who have learned an instrument for three years or more may be accepted for the class at the discretion of the Head
of Faculty.
Level 1 Music is a prerequisite for the Level 2 Certificate Music Course
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
91090 Perform two pieces of music as a featured soloist Internal 4
91091 Perform one piece of music as a member of a group Internal 4
91092 Compose two original pieces of music Internal 6
91093 Demonstrate aural and theoretical skills through transcription External 4
91094 Demonstrate knowledge of conventions used in music scores External 4
TOTAL CREDITS 22Physical Education NCEA Level 1
This course will develop students’ knowledge of the basic concepts and theories that underpin sport and physical
activity. They will learn basic anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, skill learning theories as well as improve
the quality of their movement in sports.
This course continues on from the knowledge and skills learned in Physical Education from earlier years, and prepares
them for Level 2 Physical Education. The knowledge attained will also offer a pathway towards careers in sport,
exercise prescription, coaching and teaching.
Students have four lessons of Level 1 Physical Education per week. The course balances physical activity with theory
to ensure students will learn in, through and about movement.
All five assessments are compulsory; however, students will have some choice with regards to contexts for certain
assessments.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for students to study this course.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
Participate actively in a variety of physical activities and explain
90962 Internal 5
factors that influence own participation
Demonstrate understanding of the function of the body as it relates
90963 Internal 5
to the performance of physical activity
Demonstrate quality movement in the performance of a physical
90964 Internal 3
activity
Demonstrate strategies to improve the performance of a physical
90967 Internal 3
activity and describe the outcomes
Demonstrate self-management strategies and describe the effects
90970 Internal 3
on participation in physical activity
TOTAL CREDITS 19Science NCEA Level 1
Level 1 Science is compulsory for all boys at Dilworth
The basic principles and concepts developed in the Junior Science course are now advanced in the main areas of
Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Topics are developed through a thorough practical course to increase investigative
and problem-solving skills.
Living World:
§ Genetics
The Material World:
§ Acid/base reactions
§ Practical Investigation
The Physical World:
§ Mechanics
§ Practical Investigation
The course forms the basis for Year 12 Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry to this course.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
90930 Carry out a practical chemistry investigation, with direction Internal 4
Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a linear
90935 Internal 4
mathematical relationship, with direction
90940 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics External 4
90944 Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and bases External 4
Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to genetic
90948 External 4
variation
TOTAL CREDITS 20Geography NCEA Level 1
The syllabus is designed for pupils taking the subject for the first time.
Topics:
▪ The extreme natural events topic will focus on tropical cyclones or volcanic eruptions.
▪ The application of skills, concepts and ideas in a geographic environment.
▪ Research fieldwork will focus on Traffic flow around Dilworth.
▪ The global topic will focus on the production of coffee.
▪ The Current Geographic Issue will focus on Muriwai Beach access to vehicles.
School Geography aims to help students develop an understanding of the natural and cultural environment as the
home of people.
Students at all levels learn from practical work both within the classroom and by completing fieldwork outside of
the classroom. Skills and techniques will be developed and applied in geographic enquiry and interpretation tasks.
Students develop thinking skills relating to planning, collecting, recording, processing, interpreting and critically
evaluating research data to reach conclusions
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry to this course.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
Demonstrate geographic understanding of environment that has
91007 External 4
been shaped by extreme natural event(s).
Demonstrate geographic understanding of the sustainable use of
91009 Internal 3
an environment.
Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate
91010 External 4
understanding of a given environment.
91011 Conduct geographic research, with direction. Internal 4
Describe aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic
91012 Internal 3
issue
TOTAL CREDITS 18History NCEA Level 1
An important aspect of History is the development of skills which can be useful for a wide variety of occupations
and learning experiences. These include learning how to research, essay and report-writing skills, analysing and
interpreting a variety of material and developing an argument based on evidence.
Year 11 History builds on the skills and knowledge developed in Social Studies. We study a broad range of key
events in the 20th Century with particular focus on:
▪ Origins and Course of World War II 1919-45 looks at the reasons for the outbreak of war in 1939 starting
from the events following the end of World War I, and then at how the war unfolded including some of
the major battles of the war. We will then briefly examine events at the end of the war including the
development of the United Nations and the Cold War between the USA and the Soviet Union.
▪ Black Civil Rights in USA 1954-1970 studies the civil rights movement fight to end racial segregation and
discrimination, including Martin Luther King and radical black protest.
▪ The depression of the 1930s in New Zealand. This will mainly be studied through internal standards.
The course will introduce students to the study of History. A wide variety of very useful skills will be developed
including research skills, selecting for relevance, analysing a wide variety of resource material and learning to write
a formal essay.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry to this course.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
Carry out an investigation of an historical event or place, of
91001 Internal 4
significance to New Zealanders.
Demonstrate understanding of an historical event or place, of
91002 Internal 4
significance to New Zealanders.
Interpret sources of an historical event of significance to New
91003 External 4
Zealanders,
Demonstrate understanding of different perspectives of people in
91004 Internal 4
an historical event, of significance to New Zealanders.
91005 Describe the causes and consequences of an historical event. External 4
TOTAL CREDITS 20Design & Visual Communication NCEA Level 1
In Design and Visual Communication Level 1, the students will learn to communicate ideas and information within a
product and spatial design context. This involves visually communicating ideas through freehand sketching,
instrumental drawing, 3D modelling, and CAD (computer-aided design).
The students will gain an awareness of design in its broadest sense by recognising functional and aesthetic
characteristics of influential designers, past and present and integrating these into their work. They will develop
inquiry skills and a design thinking approach which fosters innovation and creativity. The course provides a variety of
design, drawing and presentation strategies that will be challenging, creative and useful.
Entry Requirements
There are no prerequisites for entry to Level 1 Design and Visual Communication
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
91063 Produce freehand sketches that communicate design ideas External 3
Use rendering techniques to communicate the form of design
91066 Internal 3
ideas
91067 Use the work of an influential designer to inform design ideas Internal 3
91068 Undertake development of design ideas through graphics practice Internal 6
Promote an organised body of design work to an audience using
91069 Internal 4
visual communication techniques
TOTAL CREDITS 19Hard Materials Technology NCEA Level 1
This is a practical course, which means students will learn by doing. Students will be able to learn by seeing a skill
demonstrated then practising it until they achieve the set standard. Students will develop their technological
literacy through the integration of, project planning, brief development, outcome development and the
evaluation.
Although the course is based on hard materials (e.g. wood, metal and alternative materials), the skills learnt are
suitable to be used for many industries.
Examples of Year 11 projects:
● Mirror stand – Cheval
● Wooden puzzles to set specifications
● Kitchen steps
● Desk tidy
● Planter box
● Personal storage unit
Entry Requirements
It is suggested that the course is a continuation of Technology and will be taken in Years 11 – 13.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
Use design ideas to produce a conceptual design for an outcome
91046 Internal 6
to address a brief
Implement basic procedures using resistant materials to make a
91057 Internal 6
specified product
Demonstrate understanding of basic concepts used to make
91059 Internal 4
products from resistant materials
Produce instrumental paraline drawings to communicate design
91065 External 3
ideas
TOTAL CREDITS 19Digital Design Technologies NCEA Level 1
Digital Design Technology allows students to investigate new and emerging digital practices and trends. The nature
of this subject is very fluid and is continually being revised. Digital Design Technologies is not just for computer
nerds, hackers and geeks, but for those with an interest in how to be better equipped for an ever changing digital
world. Every industry is being disrupted and redefined by digital technology. This course will challenge students to
think creatively about design and human-computer interaction; empowering them with the skills and techniques
to make the transition from consumer to creator.
At Level 1 students are introduced to the world of Digital Design. We begin to establish skills to equip students for
the Year 13 “Passion Project”, where students are given three terms to complete the project of their choice. In
preparation for that, students will complete projects in Branding and Identity Design, Programming and
Augmented Reality Development.
This is a project-based course which means students will learn through doing extended projects. Students are able
to learn by planning and executing a project.
Examples of Year 11 projects
● Website Design
● Coding and Programming
● Digital Design and Branding
Entry Requirements
Any student who displays interest in Digital Design Technologies may apply to take this subject.
The course is limited to 22 students. If more boys apply, an interview process will take place to determine the
most suitable candidates
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
91053 Demonstrate understanding of design elements External 3
91878 Develop a design for a digital outcome Internal 3
91880 Develop a digital media outcome Internal 4
91883 Develop a computer program Internal 4
Use basic iterative processes to plan and develop a digital
91884 Internal 6
outcome
TOTAL CREDITS 20Art NCEA Level 1
The aim of this course is for students
● To develop perceptual awareness and understanding of their cultural environment.
● To develop observational skills and apply practical knowledge through creativity.
● To develop a wide range of technical skills in drawing, printmaking, painting and design.
● To develop critical evaluation skills and an awareness of the cultural values of the community.
● To work towards the development of art processes and techniques.
Entry Requirements
Any student who expresses an interest in Art may take this subject. Students who have taken Year 10 Art are
advantaged. Students who have completed the Level 1 Art course satisfactorily will be given preference when entries
to Level 2 Practical Art and Photography are considered.
NZQF Standards
Number Title External/Internal Credits
Demonstrate understanding of art works from a Maori and
90913 Internal 4
another cultural context using art terminology
Use drawing conventions to develop work in more than one field
90915 Internal 6
of practice
Produce a body of work informed by established practice, which
90916 External 12
develops ideas, using a range of media
91096 Demonstrate understanding of the subject matter of art works Internal 4
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