2016 NCEA Level 3 Course Handbook
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2016 SENIOR COURSE HANDBOOK NCEA LEVEL 3 Roncalli College Wellington Street PO Box 138 TIMARU Phone: 688 6003 Fax: 688 6002 Email: office@roncalli.school.nz Web: www.roncalli.school.nz HELP TO CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS................................................................................... 3 OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRESSION – TEACHER IN CHARGE: MR GUY SUTHERLAND.17 AFTER CHOOSING YOUR SENIOR SUBJECTS ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING.................. 3 PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR BRYCE CAIRD.........17 LINK YOUR SUBJECTS TO CAREER AREAS ......................................................................... 4 SOCIAL SCIENCES – TIKANGA A IWI PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MRS ROBYN GILLIES ...........................................................................................................................17 RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND SUBJECTS ...................................................................... 5 1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................. 8 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 2 COURSE AVAILABILITY AND CONTENT .................................................................... 8 QUALIFICATIONS..................................................................................................... 8 CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENT.................................................................................. 9 SUBJECT ENDORSEMENT ........................................................................................ 9 EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS ..................................................................................... 9 SCIENCE PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR MICHAEL BUNCKENBURG ...........18 TECHNOLOGY PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR CRAIG PERKINS ..................18 VISUAL ARTS PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MRS ROBYN BRIEN ....................18 6 2016 - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – LEVEL 3........................................................................ 19 2016 - THEOLOGY – LEVEL 4............................................................................................ 20 2016 - ACCOUNTING – LEVEL 3 ....................................................................................... 20 2016 - BIOLOGY – LEVEL 3............................................................................................... 21 2016 - CALCULUS – LEVEL 3 ............................................................................................ 22 2016 - CHEMISTRY – LEVEL 3........................................................................................... 23 2016 - COMMERCE YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCHEME - LEVEL 3........................................... 24 2016 - DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY – LEVEL 3 ......................................................................... 25 2016 - ECONOMICS – LEVEL 3 ......................................................................................... 26 2016 - ENGLISH – LEVEL 3 ............................................................................................... 27 2016 - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – LEVEL 3 ...................................................... 28 2016 - FITNESS TRAINING – LEVEL 3................................................................................ 29 2016 - FOOD AND HOSPITALITY – LEVEL 3 ...................................................................... 30 2016 - FRENCH – LEVEL 3 ................................................................................................ 31 2016 - GATEWAY – LEVEL 3............................................................................................. 32 2016 - GEOGRAPHY – LEVEL 3......................................................................................... 33 2016 - GRAPHICS – LEVEL 3............................................................................................. 34 2016 - HISTORY – LEVEL 3 ............................................................................................... 35 2016 - INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES (ILP) ....................................................... 36 2016 - MEDIA – LEVEL 3 .................................................................................................. 37 2016 - MUSIC – LEVEL 3 .................................................................................................. 38 2016 - OUTDOOR EDUCATION LEADERSHIP – LEVEL 3.................................................... 39 2016 - OUTDOOR EDUCATION PRACTICAL – LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 .................................... 40 2016 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION – LEVEL 3.......................................................................... 41 2016 - PHYSICS – LEVEL 3 ................................................................................................ 42 2016 - STATISTICS & MODELLING – LEVEL 3.................................................................... 43 2016 - TECHNOLOGY – LEVEL 3 ....................................................................................... 44 2016 - VISUAL ARTS – DESIGN – LEVEL 3 ......................................................................... 45 2016 - VISUAL ARTS –PAINTING– LEVEL 3 ....................................................................... 46 2016 - VISUAL ARTS – PHOTOGRAPHY– LEVEL 3 ............................................................. 47 NCEA LEVEL 1 ......................................................................................................... 9 2.1 LITERACY AND NUMERACY FOR LEVEL 1 ................................................................. 9 3 NCEA LEVEL 2 ......................................................................................................... 9 4 NCEA LEVEL 3 ......................................................................................................... 9 4.1 UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS................................................................ 9 4.2 UE APPROVED SUBJECTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT RONCALLI COLLEGE............ 10 4.3 SCHOLARSHIP ....................................................................................................... 10 4.4 DISTANCE LEARNING ............................................................................................ 10 4.5 QUALIFICATION FOR ENTRY TO UNIVERSITY/POLYTECHNIC (BACHELOR/DEGREE COURSES) ....................................................................................................................... 11 5 SUBJECT AVAILABILITY AND PROGRESSION IN 2016............................................. 12 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MS ADELE CHURCHMAN ...................................................................................................................................... 13 COMMERCE PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR REGAN POWELL.................... 13 DIGITAL PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR CRAIG PERKINS ........................... 13 ENGLISH PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR ANDREW JONES ......................... 14 FOOD AND HOSPITALITY PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR CRAIG PERKINS . 14 GRAPHICS PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MRS ROBYN BRIEN ........................ 15 LEARNING LANGUAGES PROGRESSION – TEACHER IN CHARGE: MRS SHEILA THOMAS . 15 MUSIC PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MRS ROBYN BRIEN.............................. 15 MATHEMATICS PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR TONY BLACKSTOCK.......... 16 PATHWAYS – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR ROB KING...................................................... 16 Page 2 COURSE INFORMATION ........................................................................................19 7 PROCESS FOR SELECTING A SENIOR COURSE FOR 2016.........................................48 HELP TO CHOOSE YOUR SUBJECTS Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 •Use the Subjects Available page of the Student handbook to: List the subjects you enjoy studying AND List the subjects you achieve well in •Ask your subject teachers: Do they recommend you continue with the subject? and Would you meet the entry requirement? •Discuss your choices with your parents/caregivers. •CHECK: Do your choices fit in with your possible subjects in years to come? Some subjects require you to have studied the subject at a lower level. •CHECK: Do your subject choices open or close career possibilities for you? Some careers require you to study certain subjects - see Recommended Background Subjects page and possible career pathways page. •CHECK: If you are planning to go to University or a Polytechnic, do your subject choices ensure you get entry to the courses you would like to study? •CHECK: Have you looked at the information on the Roncalli College Website - www.roncalli.school.nz Academic tab - Career Development Step 7 •Roncalli College Facebook Page: go to the Career Development team page and 'like' us to get regular career updates •CHECK: Have you made the right choices for YOU - rather than what your friends are doing? Remember - you can talk over your subject choices with Ms Quertier Step 8 the Guidance Counsellor/Careers Adviser, Mrs Cockroft the Academic Advisor, Mrs Brien or Mr Jones members of the Academic committee. IF YOU NEED MORE HELP TO GET STARTED you may like to use the CAREERSNZ website www.careers.govt.nz that has information regarding subjects, careers, job outlook, pay, working conditions etc. This is the national website, used by Ms Quertier, Careers Adviser. ‘Careerquest’ is part of this website and is an online careers tool. It will link your areas of interest to careers and the subjects you need or book an appointment with Ms Quertier: a.quertier@roncalli.school.nz. AFTER CHOOSING YOUR SENIOR SUBJECTS ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING Page 3 Do I have right combination of standards/credits for the qualification I am seeking? Have I met the literacy and numeracy requirements for NCEA Level 1? Will I meet the literacy and numeracy requirements for University Entrance? (see Going on to Tertiary Education pages) Do my subjects lead me to the sort of learning that I want to do in future years? Is the workload for all my subjects within my course manageable? Have I selected subjects that I have a good chance of achieving in? LINK YOUR SUBJECTS TO CAREER AREAS Look down the subject column for the ones you enjoy, then look at the possible career pathways. SUBJECT Visual Arts, Music or Performing Arts Accounting, Economics, Business Studies Biology CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS Level 2-5 Animator, Artist, Signmaker, Monumental Mason, Jeweller, Hairdresser, Photographer, Screen Printer, Musician, Singer, Actor, Radio Broadcaster, Production Designer, Film Editor, Camera Operator, Lighting Technician, Legal Executive, Insurance Claims Officer, Personal Banker, Accounting Technician, Share Broker, Travel Agent, Wool Buyer, Livestock Agent/Buyer, Purchasing Officer, Office Manager, Human Resources Officer, Recruitment Consultant Meat Inspector, Farm Manger, Ranger, Farrier, Veterinary Nurse, Massage Therapist, Health Promoter, Fitness Instructor, Professional Sports Coach, First Aid Tutor Chemistry Medical Laboratory Winemaker English Legal Executive, Communications Officer, Copywriter, Radio Broadcaster, TV Presenter, Author, Critic, Reviewer, Signer, Actor, Theatre Producer, Film Editor Graphics, Textiles, Food Film Editor, Website Developer, Graphic Pre-press worker, Animator/Cartoonist, Photographer, Screen Printer, Hat Maker, Tailor, Dressmaker, Clothing Designer, Upholsterer, Baker, Chef, Caterer, Butcher, Food and Beverage Manager Natural Health Therapist, Sustainable Recreation Manager, Natural History Photographer, Green Keeper, Organic Orchardist/Farmer, Zookeeper, Ranger, Fishery Officer, Water/Waste Water Treatment Operator Green Jobs Health and Physical Education Page 4 Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Optician, DEGREES AND UNIVERSITY/POLYTECHNIC Level 7+ Curator, Music Teacher, Conductor, Composer, Film Director, Radio Producer, Record Producer, Production Assistant Financial Officer, Accountant, Insurance Loss Adjuster, Market Researcher, Employment Relations Manager, Teacher, Hotel Manager, Farm Consultant, Property Valuer, Mortgage Broker, Quantity Surveyor Veterinarian, Agricultural Scientist, Quarantine Inspector, Biosecurity Officer, Brewer, Ambulance Paramedic, Medical Radiation Technologist, Radiation Therapist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Science Technician, Pharmacist, Dietician, Midwife, Nurse, Dental Technician, Optometrist, Podiatrist, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Therapist, Teacher Dentist, Optometrist, Podiatrist, Veterinarian, Agricultural Scientist, Environmental Health Officer, Teacher, Metallurgist, Science Technician, Dietician, Pharmacist, Midwife, Nurse Magazine Editor, Publishing Editor, Librarian, Curator, Teacher, Speech Language Therapist, Technical Communicator, Arbitrator, Policy Analyst, Solicitor, Barrister, Radio/TV Journalist, Film Producer/Director, Account Manager, Marketing Manager, Press Secretary, Diplomat, Mediator Landscape Architect, Architectural Draughtsperson, Interior Designer, Industrial Designer, Graphic Designer, Map Maker, Advertising Art Director, Account Manager, Teacher Planner, Urban Designer, Landscape Architect, Renewable energy broker, Carbon Trader, Energy Auditor, Solar Energy Technician, Biosecurity Officer, Teacher, Environmental Education Officer/Policy Analyst, Life Cycle Assessment Specialist, Farm Consultant, Sustainable business consultant, Resource Management Planner Detective, Police Officer, Personal Protection Officer, Health and Safety Public Health Nurse, Ambulance Paramedic, Occupational Therapist, Officer, First Aid Tutor, Massage Therapist, Beauty Therapist, Fitness Physiotherapist, Acupuncturist, Dietician, Speech Language Instructor, Snowsport Instructor, Sports Coach, Community Worker, Rest Therapist, Teacher, Social Worker, Midwife, Nurse Home Manager SUBJECT History, Geography, Classical Studies Languages Mathematics and Statistics Physics Technology, Manufacturing, ICT, Electronics Vehicles, Construction, Electrical CERTIFICATES AND DIPLOMAS Level 2-5 Ranger, Survey Technician, Travel Agent, TV Presenter, Radio Broadcaster, Minister of Religion, Legal Executive, Member of Parliament, Immigration Officer, Importer/Exporter Minister of Religion, Counsellor, Career Consultant, Community Worker, Health Promoter, Teacher Aide, Event Manager, Travel Agent, Immigration Officer, Fishery Officer, Police Officer, Interpreter, Radio Broadcaster Lift Technician, Electronics Technician, Locksmith, Builder, Plumber and Gasfitter, Electrician, Lighting Technician, Survey Technician, Navigator, Pilot, Accounting Technician, Personal Banker, Financial Adviser, Sharebroker, Underwriter, Insurance Claims Officer Mechanical Services Tradesperson, Refrigeration Service Engineer, Lift Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Electrical Fitter, Engineering Draughtsperson, Merchant Navy officer, Tug Master, Pilot, Biomedical Technician, Anaesthetic Technician, Electronics Technician, Computer Systems Technician, Telecommunications Engineer, Lighting Technician, Sound Operator Watchmaker & Repairer, Monumental Mason, Pattern Maker, Gunsmith, Composite Engineer, Toolmaker, Security Systems Technician, Industrial Measurement and Control Technician, Domestic Appliance Serviceperson, Electronics Technician, Printer, Website Administrator/Developer, Computer Systems Technician Automotive Engineer, Panelbeater, Motorcycle Engineer, Fabrication Engineer, Boat Builder, Engineering Draughtsperson, Civil Engineering Technician, Construction Site Manager, Builder, Cabinet Maker, Plasterer, Locksmith, Plumber and Gasfitter, Refrigeration Service Engineer, Lift Technician, Electrician, Electrical Fitter, Line Mechanic DEGREES AND UNIVERSITY/POLYTECHNIC Level 7+ Map Maker, Land Surveyor, Market Researcher, Social Worker, Journalist, Teacher, Librarian, Conservator, curator, Valuer, Press Secretary, Diplomat, Policy Analyst, Planner, Demographer Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, Diplomat, Arbitrator, Mediator, Translator, ESOL Teacher, Librarian Database Manager, Programmer, Systems Analyst, Financial Accountant, Mortgage Broker, Property Valuer, Quantity Surveyor, Map Maker, Demographer, Market Researcher, Teacher, Industrial Designer, Architectural Draughtsperson Land Surveyor, Engineer, Food Technologist, Pharmacist, Optometrist, Radiation Therapist, Science Technician, Design Engineer, Oceanographer, Volcanologist, Weather Forecaster, Architect Air Traffic Controller, Medical Radiation Technologist, Industrial Designer, Database Administrator, Software Architect, Systems Analyst, Teacher, Programmer Navy Engineering Officer, Land Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Teacher, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Fire Protection Engineer RECOMMENDED BACKGROUND SUBJECTS Below is a list of major subjects offered by the Universities and recommended school subjects which students should take to prepare themselves for their tertiary studies. These are recommended background subjects for Year 13 students. Health Science First Year Biomedical Sciences Oral Health Dental Technology Medical Radiation Therapy Page 5 Chemistry ++ ++ ++ Biology ++ ++ ++ + ++ Physics ++ ++ ++ ++ Statistics ++ or + ++ or or Calculus + English-rich* + + ++ + ++ Other Yr 12 Biology, English req. Yr 12 Physics, Yr 13 Chemistry req. Yr 13 Physics or Biology req. BPhEd Majors Exercise & Sports Science Exercise Prescription & Mgmt Professional Studies Sport & Leisure Studies BSc Majors Biochemistry Chemistry Computer Science Economics and Statistics Electronics Food Science Genetics Geography Geology Information Science Mathematics Microbiology Neuroscience Pharmacology Physics Physiology Psychology Surveying Measurement Zoology BAppSci Majors Applied Geology Computational Modelling Design for Technology Energy Management Environmental Management Food Innovation Geographic Information Systems Software Engineering Sport & Exercise Nutrition BCAppSci Majors Clothing & Textile Sciences Design Studies Human Nutrition BCom Majors Accounting Page 6 Chemistry Chemistry ++ ++ ++ ++ Biology ++ ++ ++ ++ Biology ++ Physics Physics + ++ ++ + ++ + + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ + Chemistry + + Statistics + + + ++ + + ++ + + ++ or or or or Physics + + ++ ++ Chemistry + ++ Biology + ++ Chemistry ++ Biology + Physics Physics English-rich* Calculus English-rich* + ++ ++ ++ + + Other PE; Sciences PE PE PE Other Yr 12 Maths and Physics + + Economics Computer studies; Electronics Business Studies Geography, Sciences Geography, Sciences Sciences, Acctg, Geog, Comp Studies Computer Studies + + ++ ++ ++ + ++ Statistics + or + + or ++ + ++ Calculus + ++ + + ++ Biology Statistics + + ++ or ++ or + + + Statistics + or + or ++ Statistics ++ ++ + + Calculus + ++ ++ ++ ++ + ++ ++ English-rich* Calculus + ++ English-rich* Calculus + Geography Other Geography, Sciences Computer Studies Art, Design, Sciences Geography, Sciences + English-rich* + Computer Studies, Geography Computer Studies PE Other History, Economics, Technology Art, Design, Sciences Other Accounting Economics Finance Information Science International Business Management Marketing Management Tourism Others Law (LLB) Social Work (BSW) Theology (BTheol) Music (MusB) Teaching (Secondary) Teaching (Primary) (ECE) Surveying (BSurv) Optometry Engineering Veterinary Chemistry ++ ++ ++ Biology ++ ++ Physics + ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ ++ Statistics + or + ++ ++ ++ + + Calculus ++ + + + + + + + English-rich* ++ + + + + + ++ Economics Accounting, Economics Computer Studies, Accounting Economics, 2nd Language Business Studies Business Studies Geography, Tourism Other Drama, Debating Social Sciences Social Sciences Music Focus on teaching areas Yr 12 English, Maths, Science Geography, Computer Studies ++ ++ BA Majors It is possible to begin all BA majors without a background in those subjects – even languages. Students who enjoy subjects at school such as English, History, Classics, Media Studies and Drama are encouraged to consider the full range of BA majors as options for study. Music Performance students should have a background in music and are required to audition. * Category includes ‘language rich’ such as English, History, Classics and Geography etc. (+) Background learning useful (++) Background learning recommended At Roncalli College the curriculum subjects fall within one or more of these vocational pathways. Vocational pathways is a tool that helps you to see how your strengths, interests and achievements relate to future study options and job opportunities. The pathways provide clear study options that are valued by employers and show you what employers expect to see you achieve in your learning. The pathways cover six broad industry sectors: Manufacturing and technology Construction and infrastructure Creative industries Primary industries Social and community services Services industries. http://www.careers.govt.nz/education-and-training/still-at-school/vocational-pathways/ Page 7 1 OVERVIEW Mrs Cockroft is the school Principal’s Nominee. If you have questions or concerns about NCEA, you should talk to her. For matters regarding individual subjects, you should first talk to your subject teacher, and the Curriculum Leader. Most senior students at Roncalli College work towards NCEA Level 1, 2 or 3 by gaining credits from either Achievement Standards or Unit Standards. A Standard describes what a student should know and be able to do. Each standard is worth a certain number of credits. Some subjects also offer additional or alternative qualifications to NCEA. The following are important points about the NCEA system at Roncalli College: (a) All students in years 11 and 12 are expected to take a full complement of 5 subjects and Religious Education. (b) Year 13 students have the option of studying: RE/Theology plus five subjects; or RE/Theology plus four subjects plus Gateway (by application); or RE/Theology plus four subjects plus one Individual Learning Programme (ILP) (c) All subjects will offer a number of standards which will gain credit towards a Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 NCEA Certificate. (d) Some of these standards will be assessed internally by classroom teachers and some will be assessed externally by NZQA examinations in November and December. (e) The requirements for each qualification are listed below. 1.1 COURSE AVAILABILITY AND CONTENT After students have indicated their choice of subjects, every effort is made to timetable the classes requested. However, please be aware some courses may only run if there is sufficient demand. This at the discretion of the Principal. Students who select to study an Individual Learning Programme as part of their Year 13 course are able to negotiate the focus of this class with their Line Mentor. Options for study may include self-directed learning, alternative subjects not currently offered at Roncalli College (eg. Correspondence School), University distance bridging courses, Multi-level/NCEA Level 2 subjects or other forms of self-directed learning negotiated on a case by case basis. This flexible option is only available at year 13. Course content may change as a result of curriculum reviews; students will be advised of any changes. 1.2 QUALIFICATIONS CERTIFICATE NCEA Level 1 NCEA Level 2 CREDITS REQUIRED 80 credits from Level 1 Achievement and/or Unit Standards 80 credits from Achievement and/or Unit Standards NCEA Level 3 University Entrance (please refer to 4.1) 80 credits from Achievement and/or Unit Standards NCEA Level 3 plus o Three subjects – at Level 3 or above, made up of a minimum of 14 credits in at least three separate university approved domains o Literacy – 10 literacy credits at Level 2 or above, from specific standards, made up of 5 credits in reading and 5 credits in writing o Numeracy – 10 numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, from specific achievement standards or three specific numeracy unit standards. (The Level 1 numeracy requirements meet this criteria) There are separate NCEA Scholarship examinations run by NZQA for the highest achieving students. These will be available for most Year 13 subjects and will be examined at the end of the year. Teachers of Year 13 subjects where Scholarship examinations are available will advise students on details. Scholarship Page 8 COMPULSORY 10 credits in Literacy; 10 credits in Numeracy. 60 credits must be from Level 2 (or above) standards. Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy requirements must be met. 60 credits must be from Level 3 (or above) standards. 1.3 CERTIFICATE ENDORSEMENT Candidates studying for NCEA Levels 1, 2 and 3 certificates are able to achieve these qualifications with Merit or Excellence endorsements. A certificate will be endorsed with Excellence where a student has 50 excellence credits at the level of the NCEA certificate or above. Where the student has a combination of 50 credits of Merit or Excellence at the level of the certificate or above they will be awarded a Merit endorsement. Credits used towards a certificate endorsement may be gained over longer than one calendar year. 1.4 SUBJECT ENDORSEMENT A single course/subject may be endorsed with either Merit or Excellence. With subject Endorsement, students will receive an Excellence endorsement if they gain 14 or more credits at Excellence level, while students gaining 14 or more credits at Merit (or Merit and Excellence) will gain a Merit endorsement. For subject endorsement, at least 3 of the 14 credits must be from internally assessed Achievement standards, and 3 from externally assessed Achievement standards – all within the one subject domain. The exception to this is PE and RE, which do not have externally assessed standards. Merit or Excellence endorsements are only able to be counted towards a subject endorsement in a single calendar year. 1.5 EXTERNAL EXAMINATIONS All external standards are assessed at the end of the year by NZQA. Please refer to the timetable on the NZQA website. Formative assessments occur often throughout the year. It is important students adhere to the deadlines for formative assessments as set down by the Curriculum Leaders and subject teachers as the grades gained during these assessments may be required if a student is unable to sit the end of year examination. 2 NCEA LEVEL 1 At Roncalli College all students in Year 11 study Religious Education, English (or Literacy) and Mathematics (or Numeracy). Science is recommended. Staff will help you select the most appropriate English, Mathematics and Science course. Some of these will be totally NCEA Achievement Standards based. Others will include a mix of Achievement Standards or Unit Standards. To achieve success in all subjects and reach their academic potential, students will need to manage their work load well and balance their co-curricular and paid work commitments. 2.1 LITERACY AND NUMERACY FOR LEVEL 1 Students can achieve the literacy and numeracy requirement for NCEA Level 1 by: literacy requirement - using either the 10 credit literacy unit standards or by achieving 10 credits in achievement standards nominated by NZQA as literacy rich. numeracy requirements - using either the 10 credit numeracy unit standards or by achieving 10 credits in achievement standards nominated by NZQA as being numeracy rich. 3 NCEA LEVEL 2 Students in Year 12 study Level 2 Religious Education and English (or Literacy). Students are encouraged to study at the highest level possible. Career interests will have an important impact on choices so please spend some time viewing the subject “Where To” sheets provided on the Roncalli College website under Career Development. Level 2 results are important! They can affect scholarship applications, applications for University Residential Halls, Teaching, P.E. and many more applications as they showcase the academic rigor of the candidate. 4 NCEA LEVEL 3 For NCEA Level 3, students will need to achieve 80 credits, of which 60 must be at Level 3 or above and 20 at Level 2 or above. 4.1 Page 9 UNIVERSITY ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS University Entrance (UE) is the minimum requirement to go to a New Zealand university. To be awarded UE you will need: NCEA Level 3 Three subjects - at Level 3 or above, made up of: o 14 credits each, in three approved subjects Literacy – 10 literacy credits at Level 2 or above made up of: o 5 literacy credits identified by NZQA as meeting the reading requirement o 5 literacy credits identified by NZQA as meeting the writing requirement Numeracy - 10 numeracy credits at Level 1 or above, made up of: o achievement standards – specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or o unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required). Once you have met the requirements for University Entrance it will appear on your Record of Achievement. Only achievement standards will contribute to the approved subjects. Credits can be accumulated over more than one year provided they are within the expiry date. However credits can only be counted towards a subject endorsement in one calendar year. Where a Unit Standard and an Achievement Standard assess the same learning outcome they are mutually exclusive for NCEA and University Entrance purposes. 4.2 UE APPROVED SUBJECTS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE AT RONCALLI COLLEGE Accounting Biology Business Calculus Chemistry Commerce – Young Enterprise Scheme 4.3 Digital Technology Economics English French Geography Graphics History Mathematics and Statistics Media Music Physical Education Physics Religious Education Visual Art – Design Visual Art – Painting Visual Art - Photography SCHOLARSHIP Scholarship is designed to challenge and financially reward very able students who are going on to Tertiary study. Students can be entered in one or more Scholarship standards as well as their full Level 3 programme in consultation with their subject teachers. All assessment will be external. Please check the NZQA examination timetable for Scholarship examination dates. Two levels of achievement can be gained; Scholarship or Outstanding performance. Please refer to the NZQA website for full detail regarding the monetary awards available and criteria. 4.4 DISTANCE LEARNING There are a number of ways the curriculum (subjects) is offered apart from in the classroom at Roncalli College. Subjects such as Theology are delivered by tutorial and audio-conferences or courses like Outdoor Education are delivered in a unique way. Page 10 Students in Year 13 who select to study an Individual Learning Programme (ILP) as part of their Year 13 course are able to negotiate the focus of this class with their Line Mentor. Options for study may include self-directed learning, alternative subjects not currently offered at Roncalli College (eg. Correspondence School), University distance bridging courses, Multi-level/NCEA Level 2 subjects or other forms of self-directed learning negotiated on a case by case basis. This flexible option is only available at year 13. Other subjects may also be delivered by Distance Learning. This could be by Video Conferencing, on-line programmed learning and correspondence. Students will be informed if this is the way this course is offered during course selection. 4.5 QUALIFICATION FOR ENTRY TO UNIVERSITY/POLYTECHNIC (BACHELOR/DEGREE COURSES) If you are contemplating going on to tertiary study when you leave school, remember that there are specific entry requirements from Polytechnics and Universities. To apply for a Bachelor (degree) course, all applicants must gain the University Entrance qualification. Note: Students are often placed by their Level 2 results for Halls of Residence and some courses like Nursing and Teaching. Please be aware that the Level 3 Biology course currently meets the requirements to Otago Polytechnic Nursing, however in order to have the strongest possible application students should aim for the highest grade possible. Entrance criteria also requires two English–rich subjects and Level 3 Chemistry would strengthen your application. GUARANTEED ENTRY SCORE (University Only) The process for entering some courses at University also requires a (GES – Guaranteed Entry Score). There are a number of points required between 120 – 180 which depends on the course and university (see links below). Your top 80 credits are taken (no more than 24 per subject) and given a score depending on the level attained. Excellence – 4 points per credit Merit – 3 points per credit Achieved- 2 points per credit To see the GES’s required by your preferred University, see links below: http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/publications/documents/calendar/admission_regulations.pdf http://www.otago.ac.nz/study/enrolment/otago013543.html http://www.massey.ac.nz/massey/admission/entry-requirements/nz_citizens_permanent_residents/undergraduate.cfm http://www.victoria.ac.nz/home/admisenrol/admission/undergraduate-admission/nzue#ges Lincoln does not have a GES system for entry. Page 11 5 SUBJECT AVAILABILITY AND PROGRESSION IN 2016 LEVEL 1 Compulsory Religious Education English or Literacy Mathematics 101 or Mathematics 102 or Numeracy Highly Recommended (if you meet the prerequisite criteria) Science 101 or Science 102 Options Accounting Business Digital Technology Drama English as a Second Language (International students) Fitness and Health Food and Hospitality French Geography Graphics History Music Outdoor Education Physical Education Science 103 Technology (Resistant Materials – Hard) Visual Arts Please be aware that while every effort will be made to provide the subjects advertised, subjects will only run if certain criteria are met. LEVEL 2 Compulsory Religious Education English or Media English or Literacy Options Accounting Business Biology Chemistry Digital Technology Drama (proposed 2017) English as a Second Language (International students) Fitness Studies Food and Hospitality French Gateway Geography Graphics 201 Graphics 202 History Mathematics 201 Mathematics 202 Music Numeracy Outdoor Education Outdoor Education Practical Physical Education Physics Technology (Resistant Materials - Hard) Visual Arts – Design 201 Visual Arts – Design 202 Visual Arts – Painting 201 Visual Arts – Painting 202 Visual Arts – Photography 201 Visual Arts – Photography 202 LEVEL 3 Compulsory Religious Education (approved University Entrance Subject) or Theology (Otago University Distance Learning paper) Options – Approved University Entrance Subjects (to use the subject for University Entrance, students must achieve a minimum of 14 credits from one domain in their chosen subject) Accounting (via Distance Learning) Biology Calculus Chemistry Digital Technology Drama (proposed 2018) Economics English French Geography Graphics 301 History Media Music *Outdoor Education Leadership *Physical Education Physics Statistics and Modelling Visual Arts – Design 301 Visual Arts – Painting 301 Visual Arts – Photography 301 Young Enterprise Scheme Options – Non-University Entrance subjects (All credits are able to count towards NCEA Level 3) English as a Second Language (International students) Fitness Training Food and Hospitality Gateway Graphics 302 Individual Learning Programme (ILP) Outdoor Education Practical Visual Arts – Design 302 Visual Arts – Painting 302 Visual Arts – Photography 302 *Both PE and OEL assess using standards from the PE domain. These count as a single domain for the purpose of a UE approved subject Page 12 This colour button denotes a UE approved course RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MS ADELE CHURCHMAN Religious Education is an integral part of the life of students at Roncalli College. Year 9 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Core Rotational Course) Year 10 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (Core Course) Year 11 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (NCEA Level 1) Year 12 Year 13 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (NCEA Level 2) RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (NCEA Level 3) UE approved LIFE THEOLOGY (Otago University Level 100 ) COMMERCE PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR REGAN POWELL YEAR 9 FINANCIAL LITERACY (Core Rotational Course) YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 ACCOUNTING ACCOUNTING (NCEA Level 1) (NCEA Level 2) YEAR 13 ACCOUNTING (NCEA Level 3) UE Approved COMMERCE - YES Young Enterprise Scheme ENTERPRISE STUDIES (NCEA Level 3) UE approved (Option Course) BUSINESS (NCEA Level 1) Economics and Business Studies BUSINESS (NCEA Level 2) Economics and Business Studies ECONOMICS (NCEA Level 3) UE approved DIGITAL PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR CRAIG PERKINS YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 E-LEARNING DIGITAL DIGITAL DIGITAL (Core Course) (Optional Course) (NCEA Level 1) (NCEA Level 2) YEAR 13 DIGITAL (NCEA Level 3) UE approved ENGLISH PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR ANDREW JONES In English students study, use, and enjoy language and literature, communicated orally, visually and in writing through Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Viewing and Presenting. Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 ENGLISH (NCEA Level 1) ENGLISH (Core Course) ENGLISH (Core Course) Year 13 ENGLISH (NCEA Level 2) ENGLISH (NCEA Level 3) UE approved MEDIA ENGLISH (NCEA Level 2) MEDIA (NCEA Level 3) UE approved PATHWAYS UMBRELLA LITERACY LEVEL 1 (Literacy Component) DRAMA (Optional Course) Year 12 DRAMA (NCEA Level 1) LITERACY LEVEL 2 (Literacy Component) Proposed 2017 DRAMA (NCEA Level 2) Proposed 2018 DRAMA (NCEA Level 3) UE approved FOOD AND HOSPITALITY PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR CRAIG PERKINS Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 FOOD & NUTRITION (Core Rotational Course) FOOD & NUTRITION (Optional Course) FOOD & HOSPITALITY (NCEA Level 1) FOOD & HOSPITALITY (NCEA Level 2) FOOD & HOSPITALITY (NCEA Level 3) HSI & ITO Unit Standards Page 14 GRAPHICS PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MRS ROBYN BRIEN YEAR 9 YEAR 11 YEAR 10 YEAR 12 GRAPHICS 201 GRAPHICS (Core Rotational Course) (NCEA Level 1) GRAPHICS 301 (NCEA Level 2) (NCEA Level 3) UE approved GRAPHICS 202 GRAPHICS 302 GRAPHICS GRAPHICS (Option Course) YEAR 13 (NCEA Level 2) (NCEA Level 3) LEARNING LANGUAGES PROGRESSION – TEACHER IN CHARGE: MRS SHEILA THOMAS Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 FRENCH (Core Rotational Course) FRENCH (Optional Course) FRENCH (NCEA Level 1) FRENCH (NCEA Level 2) FRENCH (NCEA Level 3) UE approved MUSIC PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MRS ROBYN BRIEN Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC (Core Rotational Course) (Optional Course) (NCEA Level 1) MUSIC Page 15 (NCEA Level 2) Year 13 MUSIC (NCEA Level 3) UE approved MATHEMATICS PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR TONY BLACKSTOCK YEAR 9 YEAR 11 YEAR 10 YEAR 12 YEAR 13 CALCULUS MATHEMATICS 101 MATHEMATICS 201 (NCEA Level 1) MATHS MATHS (Core Course including AS 91026) (Core Course) (NCEA Level 3) UE approved (NCEA Level 2) STATISTICS (NCEA Level 3) UE approved MATHEMATICS 102 MATHEMATICS 202 (NCEA Level 1) (NCEA Level 2) PATHWAYS UMBRELLA NUMERACY LEVEL 1 (Numeracy Component) NUMERACY LEVEL 2 PATHWAYS – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR ROB KING YEAR 11 YEAR 12 PRE-GATEWAY PRACTICAL SUBJECTS Preparing for the workplace a (work experience) exploration eg. Foods/Hospitality, Soft/Hard Materials, Digital Technology, Outdoor Education etc. CAREERS FOCUS LITERACY LEVEL 1 Developing ‘life’ skills, Work exploration, Literacy support. This course meets the requirements for NCEA Level 1 Literacy NUMERACY LEVEL 1 Developing ‘life’ skills, Work exploration, Numeracy support. This course meets the requirements for NCEA Level 1 Numeracy Page 16 GATEWAY Structured workplace learning YEAR 13 PRE-GATEWAY Preparing for the workplace a (work experience) exploration WORKPLACE EMPLOYMENT INDUSTRY TRAINING GATEWAY eg. Polytechnic, Trades Apprenticeships, Traineeships etc. Structured workplace learning LITERACY (Literacy Component) NUMERACY (Level 2) V PATH V PATH One day per week placement at Aoraki Polytechnic (by application) One day per week placement at Aoraki Polytechnic (by application) OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRESSION – TEACHER IN CHARGE: MR GUY SUTHERLAND Year 10 Extra Curricular Programme All Years -Rock Climbing -Kayaking -Ski and Snowboard Team Year 10 Camp Part of Physical Education Term 1 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 INTRO TO OUTDOORS OUTDOOR EDUCATION OE LEADERSHIP (NCEA Level 1) (NCEA Level 2) (NCEA Level 3) Not UE Approved OE PRACTICAL (NCEA Level 2 and 3) Not UE Approved PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR BRYCE CAIRD YEAR 9 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH (Core Course) YEAR 10 PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH (Core Course) YEAR 11 YEAR 12 YEAR 13 PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHYSICAL EDUCATION (NCEA Level 1) FITNESS AND HEALTH (NCEA Level 1) (NCEA Level 2) FITNESS TRAINING (NCEA Level 2) (NCEA Level 3) UE approved FITNESS TRAINING (Skills Active Unit Standards) NOT UE APPROVED SOCIAL SCIENCES – TIKANGA A IWI PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MRS ROBYN GILLIES YEAR 9 SOCIAL STUDIES (Core Course) YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 HISTORY HISTORY (NCEA Level 1) (NCEA Level 2) GEOGRAPHY GEOGRAPHY HISTORY (NCEA Level 3) UE approved SOCIAL STUDIES (Core Course) (NCEA Level 1) Page 17 YEAR 13 (NCEA Level 2) GEOGRAPHY (NCEA Level 3) UE approved SCIENCE PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR MICHAEL BUNCKENBURG YEAR 9 YEAR 10 YEAR 11 YEAR 12 BIOLOGY (NCEA Level 2) SCIENCE 101 (NCEA Level 1) CHEMISTRY SCIENCE (Core Course) (NCEA Level 2) SCIENCE (NCEA Level 3) UE approved CHEMISTRY (NCEA Level 3) UE approved SCIENCE 102 (Core Course) YEAR 13 BIOLOGY (NCEA Level 1) PHYSICS (NCEA Level 2) PHYSICS (NCEA Level 3) UE approved SCIENCE 103 (NCEA Level 1) TECHNOLOGY PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MR CRAIG PERKINS Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Year 12 Year 13 RESISTANT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY - HARD (Core Rotational Course) RESISTANT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY - HARD (Optional Course) RESISTANT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY - SOFT (Core Rotational Course) RESISTANT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY - SOFT (Optional Course) TECHNOLOGY (RESISTANT MATERIALS – HARD) (NCEA Level 1) Achievement Standards and BCATS Unit Standards TECHNOLOGY (RESISTANT MATERIALS – HARD) (NCEA Level 2) Achievement Standards and BCATS Unit Standards TECHNOLOGY This course is not being offered in 2015. L3 BCITO standards are available through the Gateway course. VISUAL ARTS PROGRESSION – CURRICULUM LEADER: MRS ROBYN BRIEN Year 9 VISUAL ART (Core Rotational Course) Page 18 Year 10 VISUAL ART (Optional Course) Year 11 VISUAL ART (NCEA Level 1) Year 12 Year 13 VISUAL ART 201 DESIGN / PAINTING / PHOTOGRAPHY (NCEA Level 2) Includes external standard VISUAL ART 301 DESIGN / PAINTING / PHOTOGRAPHY (NCEA Level 3) UE approved VISUAL ART 202 DESIGN / PAINTING /PHOTOGRAPHY (NCEA Level 2) Internal Standards only course VISUAL ART 302 DESIGN / PAINTING / PHOTOGRAPHY (NCEA Level 3) Internal Standards only course 6 COURSE INFORMATION 2016 - RELIGIOUS EDUCATION – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Students who take this course are in Year 13. This is a University Entrance approved subject. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Critical thinking, decision making, valuing, relating, use of language, symbols and text, self-management, participation and contribution, leadership. CONTENT: o Retreat and Leadership days are part of this programme. o A selection of 18 credits from the following: Biblical Studies, new religious movements, Making meaning in today’s world-philosophy, Ethics and ethical issues. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: An awareness of your own spirituality, its sacredness, uniqueness and development as modelled by the person and Gospel of Jesus Christ will develop. It broadens your understanding of Catholic traditions, biblical studies, liturgy, philosophical ethics, social justice and what it means to be a person who seeks truth and peace. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Preparation for life. Success may lead to the study of Theology, Philosophy, Ethics and other Humanities at a Tertiary Institute. This course contributes up to 18 credits towards NCEA Level 3. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $50 – 3 day Retreat ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS ONLY Version Level Credits UE Lit Reading UE Lit Writing 91725 90825 90826 2 2 2 3 3 3 6 6 6 N N Y N N N 90827 2 3 6 N N Standard Number Page 19 Title (3.1) Analyse the meanings in a sacred text within a religious tradition. (3.2) Analyse religious tradition in Aotearoa New Zealand (3.3) Analyse the response of a religious tradition to a contemporary ethical issue. (3.4) Analyse the key beliefs of a religious tradition and a secular world view in relation to ultimate questions.. Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date In Class Activity Research In Class Activity 4 periods One Week 4 periods T1 Wk 9/10 T1 Wk 8/9 T2 Wk 8/9 No No No In Class activity 4 periods T3 Wk8/ 9 No 2016 - THEOLOGY – LEVEL 4 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: This subject is intended for academically able and interested students who have achieved high academic success at Level 2. Furthermore, account will be taken of the number of Merit and Excellence credits achieved. Students need to satisfy literacy and numeracy requirements as this is an Otago University Distance Learning course. This is a single University-semester course and does not count towards NCEA. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Critical thinking, research, essay writing, analysis and synthesis, referencing. CONTENT: These students will be offered enrichment through participation in a distance learning paper offered through Otago University. While some support will be offered to students, this is a largely self-directed course. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Successful completion of this paper will give a student University Entrance at Otago University only. This course does not contribute towards the NZQA University Entrance qualification. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Students taking this course will need to be an independent, self-directed learner with a high level of literacy skills and interested in the history of Christianity or ethics (depending on the year the paper is offered). For 2016 this will be The History of Christianity. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: A contribution to cost of approx. $100 to cover Registration at Otago University. $50 for a 3 day Retreat in conjunction with Level 3 Religious Education. 2016 - ACCOUNTING – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: This course is not being offered in 2016 as a classroom subject. Any students who are interested in Accounting at this level can speak to Mrs Cockroft who will advise them about the University approved Correspondence School (Te Kura) Distance Learning option. Page 20 2016 - BIOLOGY – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: This subject is intended for those students who would like a more advanced treatment of Biology and who may be contemplating a career in which biology is a cornerstone. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Research skills, plant and animal experimental techniques. CONTENT: Research of a current issue, biotechnology techniques, animal plant responses, evolution of humans and how genes are expressed. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: To academic careers in a wide range of fields for medicine, physiotherapy, vet nursing, forestry, nursing, agriculture, fishing, wildlife, horticulture, psychology, anthropology. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Students will need to gain 14 credits in Level 2 Biology and pass AS 91156 Level 2 Cells and enthusiasm. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $37 Lab manual ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS Version Level Credits UE Lit Reading UE Lit Writing 91604 1 3 3 y N 91607 1 3 3 Y N EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91603 1 3 5 91605 1 3 4 Y N N N Standard Number Page 21 Title (3.4) Demonstrate understanding of how an animal maintains a stable internal environment (3.7) Demonstrate understanding of human manipulations of genetic transfer and its biological importance Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Written assessment 4 periods T2 Wk 7 No Report 4-6 periods T3 Wk 2 No (3.3) Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment (3.5) Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation 2016 - CALCULUS – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Students who intend to study Mathematics at a tertiary level or for students who require Calculus as a prerequisite for entry into particular Level 4 courses of study. This will include students who are seeking to become advanced technical specialists in a field of their choice. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: o Number and Algebra - Algebraic techniques, Complex numbers o Calculus - Differentiation and Integration o Trigonometry - Applications of trigonometric functions and equations CONTENT: o Internal Standards - Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems, Apply systems of simultaneous equations in solving problems o External Standards - Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems, Apply differentiation methods in solving problems, Apply integration methods in solving problems NOTE: Opportunities exist for students to sit Scholarship at Level 4. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: This course leads on to tertiary education and/or the workplace. It also provides the necessary background for University Mathematics and related fields of study at the higher academic levels, particularly the Physical Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Finance and Statistics. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: The pre-requisite for entry to Level 3 Calculus is a minimum of 16 credits in Level 2 Achievement Standards with at least a Merit grade in Achievement Standard AS91261 (2.6), and at least an Achieved grade in each of the Achievement Standards AS 91257 (2.2), and AS91262 (2.7). HOD discretion otherwise. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: Homework book - $16.60, Graphics Calculator - $89, Australian Mathematics Competition (optional) - $7 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS UE Lit Writing Page 22 UE Lit Reading 91575 1 3 EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91577 1 3 91578 1 3 91579 1 3 Credits Level Version Standard Number Title 4 N Y (3.3) Apply trigonometric methods in solving problems 5 6 6 N N N Y Y Y (3.5) Apply the algebra of complex numbers in solving problems (3.6) Apply differentiation methods in solving problems (3.7) Apply integration methods in solving problems Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Written test 2 hours T1 Wk 11 No 2016 - CHEMISTRY – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Those students who wish to build on their Level 2 Chemistry and are capable of taking a course where there are three externally assessed standards of 14 credits and two internally assessed standards of 6 credits. Chemistry is a University Entrance approved subject. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Hypothesising, planning, data gathering, interpreting, research and writing, Mathematics, and problem solving. CONTENT: Thermochemistry and particles, Aqueous chemistry, Organics, Redox and Spectroscopy WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Success in Level 3 Chemistry (14 credits) will allow entry to University, leading to a degree in chemical engineering, medicine, veterinary science, dentistry and pharmacy. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Students will need to have at least 14 credits in Level 2 Chemistry. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $29 Lab manual. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS Page 23 UE Lit Writing 91393 1 3 3 91388 1 3 3 EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91390 1 3 5 91391 1 3 5 UE Lit Reading Credits Level Version Standard Number Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Lab practical Lab practical Assessment Length Y N N N (3.7) Demonstrate understanding of oxidation-reduction processes (3.2) Demonstrate understanding of spectroscopic data in chemistry 1 1 Y Y N N (3.4) Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances (3.5) Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds Assessment Date T2 Wk 9 T3 Wk 9 Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Yes Yes 2016 - COMMERCE YOUNG ENTERPRISE SCHEME - LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: This subject is for students who are curious about business and who have a desire to learn how to develop innovative business skills. Students participate in the Young Enterprise experiential business programme (Y.E.S) where students set up their own company then apply the business skills needed to make it successful. The course is limited to a small number of students so a selection process is involved. You will need to collect an application form from Mr King before the end of Term 3. It is an NCEA course that offers a maximum of 19 credits. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: The success of your company will rest on your business skills, which will develop throughout the year – skills such as an ability to perform in a team environment; goal-setting and developing a viable action plan to follow through. CONTENT: You will work with others to form a company, create real products or services, develop real budgets, implement real marketing plans, and possibly earn real money. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: This course offers a mix of assessment opportunities which can be negotiated with the group depending on needs eg. Enterprise NZ Trust Examination (case-study based); Business Studies Achievement Standards. You will gain credits towards your NCEA Level 3 Certificate and towards University Entrance. All career paths can use business skills and knowledge. This course will give you a very good head start towards running your own business! WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Taking commerce (Accounting or Business) at a lower level will assist you to cope with the demands of this course. It is fine to pick up the subject for the first time at this level but you will need to have good literacy and numeracy skills. At this level you must be self-managing, be able to take initiative and to work well in a group and independently at times. You will need to have good time and resource management and a can-do attitude. To be successful, an entrepreneurial (risk-taking) aspect to your character may help. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $35.00 Student registration fee; $25.00 YES examination (optional) ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS 3 3 6 9 UE Lit Writing Credits 1 1 UE Lit Reading Level 91382 91384 Version Standard Number Y Y N N Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date (3.4) Develop a marketing plan for a new or existing product Assignment ongoing T2 Wk 8 (3.6) Carry out, with consultation, an innovative and sustainable Assignment ongoing T3 Wk 9 business activity EXTERNAL STANDARD - OPTIONAL STANDARDS AT THE INVITATION AND DISCRETION OF THE CURRICULUM LEADER 91380 1 3 4 Y N (3.1) Demonstrate understanding of how internal factors interact within a business that operates in a global context Page 24 Available for ONE further assessment opportunity No No 2016 - DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: All students who require a higher level of digital literacy and wish to develop skills in Computer Science and Digital Media animation. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Critical thinking, problem solving, and self management skills. CONTENT: A course that is selectable between a Computer Science or Digital Media based programme along with two externals. Some Unit standards may also be offered as extensions. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: This subject will provide background for future studies in digital technology, employment using digital technology and design skills at tertiary organisations. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: You need to be responsible for your own learning, be creative and enjoy challenges and opportunities. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS 3 4 UE Lit Writing Credits 2 UE Lit Reading Level 91608 Version Standard Number N N Title Undertake brief development to address an issue within a determined context 91610 2 3 6 N N Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense 91641 2 3 4 Y N (3.50) Demonstrate understanding of wide area network technologies 91634 2 3 4 N N (3.42) Demonstrate understanding of complex concepts of digital media 91635 2 3 4 N N (3.43) Implement complex procedures to produce a specified digital media outcome EXTERNAL STANDARD DUE TERM 4 WEEK 3 91636 2 3 4 Y Y (3.44) Demonstrate understanding of areas of computer science Page 25 Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Folio 2 weeks T1 Wk 4 Yes Folio 1 Week T1 Wk 4 Yes Folio Folio 2 Weeks 2 Weeks T1 Wk 9 T2 Wk 9 Yes Yes Folio 2 Weeks T3 Wk 6 Yes 2016 - ECONOMICS – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: This course is for students who are considering undertaking a Commerce degree at university. It is an NCEA course that offers a maximum of 20 credits. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Transferable skills that you will find useful in many other subjects, eg. Decision-making; numeracy skills, such as graphing and interpreting statistics will be taught; analytical skills will also be developed. CONTENT: The course incorporates components of Economics. You will analyse economic issues and investigate New Zealand economic policies. The course will enable you to gain subject endorsement in Economics. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: This course will enable you to undertake university study. There are many career paths that use commerce skills and knowledge, eg. Analyst, economist, teacher, marketing/sales, management roles. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Foundation Business courses MUST have been undertaken. You must have a commitment to doing the best you can so that you can succeed at the highest level for you. You must also be willing to participate fully in all aspects of the course if you are to get the most out of it. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $28.90 student workbook $15 Online student workbook ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS Credits 5 5 UE Lit Writing Level 3 3 UE Lit Reading Version 1 1 Y Y N N (3.3) Demonstrate understanding of micro-economic concepts (3.4) Demonstrate understanding of government interventions to correct market failures EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91399 1 3 4 91403 1 3 6 Y Y Y Y (3.1) Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium (3.5) Demonstrate understanding of macro-economic influences on the New Zealand economy Standard Number 91401 91402 Page 26 Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assignment Assignment Assessment Length ongoing ongoing Assessment Date T2 Wk 4 T3 Wk 2 Available for ONE further assessment opportunity No No 2016 - ENGLISH – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: This course is aimed at Level 3 students who wish to finely tune their thinking, reading and writing skills. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Level 3 English builds on the skills you learnt at Level 2. These skills are Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Viewing and Presenting. CONTENT: The curriculum is split into Visual text, Written text and Oral text. You will study a novel, film, poetry, write both formally and visually and give a presentation to gain both internal and external credits. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Achieving Level 3 English will equip you very well for further study at University and tertiary institutions. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: To achieve in Level 3 English you must be prepared to work hard, think critically, work independently and maintain your focus for the whole year. Internal assessments will be used to determine the suitability of candidates for Scholarship English. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS Credits L1 Num or UE Write Level 1 3 4 N N 91475 1 3 6 N Y EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91472 1 3 4 91474 1 3 4 Y Y Y Y Page 27 L1 Lit or UE Read Version 91478 Standard Number Title (3.7) Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence (3.4) Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Essay and Oral presentation Essay Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Term 1 T1 Wk10 No Terms 1, 2, 3 T3 Wk5 No (3.1) Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s) supported by evidence (3.3) Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence 2016 - ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: International Fee Paying Students and Migrant Students WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: English listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. Also grammar and vocabulary in context of units of work. CONTENT: Units of work and topics studied in class are chosen to suit the academic needs and the interests of the ESOL students. Students will aim to achieve 20 credits maximum. This may include standards from higher or lower levels depending on ability. The assessments are accumulative of work submitted throughout the year. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Students can work towards an IELTS [International English Language Testing System] score. Students can study for the New Zealand Speech Board Examinations [Foundation, Intermediate and Senior]. Students can earn credits towards NCEA [in ESOL, and/or mainstream subjects]. Students can receive support in their mainstream NCEA subjects, for example, History, English and Science. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: The more fluent you are in English [reading, writing, speaking, listening] the better. However, there is an intensive programme for absolute beginners in English. You need to have an interest in improving your English speaking, reading, writing and listening skills - part of this is grammar and vocabulary in context. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is not able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS ONLY UE Lit Writing UE Lit Reading Credits Level Version UNIT Standard Number Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) 28001` 1 2 5 N N Complete Simple Forms Portfolio 28064 1 3 5 N N Present information on a familiar topic Portfolio 28070 1 3 5 N N Write a response for a specific purpose 2 essays 28063 1 3 5 N N Participate in spoken interactions Ongoing practical 28068 1 3 5 N N Write texts on familiar topics OR Portfolio 27999 1 2 8 N N Write simple texts on familiar topics 28056 1 3 5 N N Read and understand texts on familiar topics Portfolio 28058 1 3 5 N N Read and demonstrate understanding of range of texts independently Portfolio This is the base course. Students will be offered additional standards according to their individual ability and/or interests. Page 28 Assessment Length Term 1 Term One all year Exam Week Term 2 & 3 Term 2 & 3 all year all year Assessment Date T1 Wk 9 T1 Wk 9 T2 Wk 2 T3 Wk 8 T3 Wk 9 T3 Wk 9 T4 Wk 2 T4 Wk 2 Available for ONE further assessment opportunity No No No No No No No No 2016 - FITNESS TRAINING – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Students with an interest in physical fitness and exercise would benefit from this course. No prior Physical Education standards are required. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Transferable skills such as inquiry / research; writing; exploring values; goal setting; reflective and evaluative skills. Physical skills such as coordination, movement, fitness and social skills such as positive communication, inclusion and team building. CONTENT: This course offers practical based Unit Standards on exercise and coaching based activities. Students will take part in a range of fitness and sport based activities to demonstrate competency in exercise techniques and coaching related skills. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Taking this course will give students the opportunity to continue and complete a Diploma of Sport and Fitness at a Polytechnic. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: You will need to be able to commit to a physical training programme and be prepared to communicate to a wide range of people. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: There may be some nominal costs for students to participate in local fitness and exercise opportunities in the community. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is not able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS ONLY Version Level Credits UE Lit Reading UE Lit Writing 7021 26222 3 2 3 3 8 6 N N N N 26223 2 3 6 N N 26224 2 3 3 N N 26222 2 3 6 N N Standard Number Page 29 Title Demonstrate exercise techniques Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the obligations, responsibilities, and duties of sports officials Apply sport rules and regulations while officiating in a competitive sports event Complete pre-competition preparation as an official at a competitive sports event Demonstrate and apply knowledge of the obligations, responsibilities, and duties of sports officials Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Assessment Length Assessment Date Bookwork/practical Bookwork 12 weeks 9 weeks T2 Wk 5 T3 Wk 9 No No Bookwork 9 weeks T3 Wk 9 No Bookwork 9 weeks T3 Wk 9 No Bookwork 9 weeks T3 Wk 9 No 2016 - FOOD AND HOSPITALITY – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Students who wish to gain employment or a career in the Food and Hospitality industry. This course is for any students who have a passion for cooking. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Students who complete this course will gain Level 3 Food and Hospitality skills (and qualifications) to work in the food industry. They will learn a range of intermediate cooking skills and techniques needed for effective food preparation, cooking, presentation and service. CONTENT: This course contains both Hospitality Unit Standards and Technology Achievement Standards that contribute towards gaining NCEA Level 3. They include: Food Safety, Complex Sandwiches, Canapé and finger foods, Culinary Terms and Knowledge and processing Technology. The first three standards will be assessed by chefs at Aoraki Polytechnic. Each unit of learning above meets criteria that are set by New Zealand’s Food and Hospitality industry. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Gain credits towards NCEA Level 3; and entry into Level 4 Hospitality School. Qualifications gained at Level 2 and Level 3 are nationally recognised and students are able to be employed in a wide range of Food and Hospitality industry areas. (Students can begin a career or apprenticeship in the Food and Hospitality industry). WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: The students enrolling in the Level 3 course must have achieved competency in both Level 2 Food Safety Unit standards before they are able to continue in the Food and Hospitality programme. Students need to have a range of sound cookery skills and be able to complete recipes independently. Students must have a broad understanding of foods and cooking methods. Students need to be able to independently follow a recipe and cook without assistance. Students must an interest in cooking and want to learn how to make delicious and nutritious food for himself/herself and others. It is recommended that the students are keen to learn about the hospitality industry. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $68 workbooks available, $180 take home component ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is not able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS ONLY 3 4 N Title Demonstrate knowledge of food contamination hazards, and control methods used in food business. 13282 4 3 2 N N Prepare and assembly complex sandwiches for service in a commercial kitchen 18497 5 3 8 N N Demonstrate knowledge of culinary products and terms 13316 3 3 3 N N Cook basic pasta dishes in a commercial kitchen OPTIONAL STANDARD AT THE INVITATION AND DISCRETION OF THE CURRICULUM LEADER 91610 2 3 6 N N (3.3) Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense Page 30 N UE Lit Writing Credits 7 UE Lit Reading Level 168 Version UNIT Standard Number Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length External course 6 hours T1 Wk 9 Yes External course 3/3 hours T2 Wk 3&4 Yes Test and practical External course 6 hours 6 hours T1/2/3 T3 Wk 2 Yes Yes Practical and portfolio only if time permits Yes 2016 - FRENCH – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Students who have completed and enjoyed Level 2 French. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Students studying French in Year 13 will develop their language skills to an extent where they will be able to present arguments and opinions, discuss problems and express themselves in a range of situations of interest to young people. As students master increasingly complex grammar and build up their vocabulary, the French-speaking world begins to open out to them in an exciting way. CONTENT: A region of France, Getting a job, Environmental issues, Film study, Everyday problems in France (immigration, racism), Education, future plans, relationships, a region of France. Topics are taught on a two-year rotation. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Many future career opportunities including travel and tourism industries, teaching, viticulture. Learning one foreign language leads to a facility for the study of other languages and so much more. The benefits of studying a foreign language are countless and well documented. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Learning a language is not just about opening up opportunities for work and travel – it is likely to prove a journey of personal discovery, bringing much personal satisfaction and pleasure. It opens up a much broader range of future work opportunities. Vocabulary acquisition is important at this level if students want to be able to communicate with other French-speaking people. Thus a willingness to keep building up vocabulary is vital. Good organisational skills will help to ensure success, as well as a willingness to go beyond what is taught in class – students can extend themselves by exploring some of the many excellent language Internet sites available for practice and reinforcement. Students should be willing to express themselves in French in class and should have an interest in learning about other peoples and cultures. Experience of other cultures can help us understand and appreciate our own and get to know more about ourselves. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $20 subscription to Language Perfect; $5 French breakfast ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS Version Level Credits UE Lit Reading UE Lit Writing 91544 1 3 3 N N 91547 1 3 5 N N EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91543 2 3 5 91546 1 3 5 N N N N Standard Number Page 31 Title (3.2) Give a clear spoken presentation in French that communicates a critical response to stimulus material (3.5) Write a variety of text types in clear French to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Prepared speech 2-3 minutes T3 Wk 1 No Writing portfolio 3 pieces of writing T3 Wk 9 No (3.1) Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken French texts (3.4) Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual French texts 2016 - GATEWAY – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: While Gateway is primarily targeted at Year 12 students, Year 13 students may be accepted into the course in consultation with Mr King. Gateway aims to build students’ skills for employment, working in real workplaces on real tasks. It gives opportunities to try out potential careers and build links to Industry Training Organisations, modern Apprenticeships and workplaces. It is a ‘hands on’ practical course. Due to the help offered by our local business community to run this programme, students need to be ‘work ready’; to be reliable, trustworthy, organised, respectful etc. as they represent our school community. Applications and interviews with students, parents and employers are an important part of the Gateway programme. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: This subject builds on the students’ current skills within structured workplace learning. An emphasis is placed on building work skills relevant to career choices. The pre-Gateway programme (Term 1) places emphasis on identifying personal skills confirming career options and developing a broader understanding of the adult work environment through courses like Workplace Safety and Comprehensive First Aid. CONTENT: Gateway offers a hands on practical course which is industry standards based. All pre-Gateway students will complete the compulsory units of Workplace Safety, First Aid, experience a range of ‘taster days’, and then will work with Mrs Mehrtens, Workplace Coordinator to create their own personalised Gateway programme. Depending on the area of career interest, students will have the opportunity of work experience once a week and complete workplace booklets which offer credits. Note: Students are required to complete a minimum of 16 days work placement as part of their Gateway Contract. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: As Gateway opens a new pathway from school to the world of work, the student is able to blend their school study with their workplace learning and experience. This learning is assessed in the workplace and can count towards other national qualifications (for example, Retail) or be counted towards their NCEA certificate. This programme of study also intends to help the student towards tertiary study (Polytechnic) or work in their chosen field. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Gateway students also need to have good time management skills due to being out of school a day a week (or similar arrangement) and be able to work independently to keep on top of their other subjects. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: For practical tasks, Gateway provides boots, safety gear etc. Minor costs for field trips may apply. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standard students begin with and thereafter their focus for assessment is on their industry of interest. This subject is not able to be endorsed - refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS ONLY 3 2 N UE Lit Writing 6 UE Lit Reading Credits Page 32 Level 4251 Version UNIT Standard Number N Title Plan a career pathway Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Class based research assignment 2 weeks Assessment Date T2 Wk2 Available for ONE further assessment opportunity No 2016 - GEOGRAPHY – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: It is for those who have an interest in the world around them; who want to make sense of the interconnections between people and places; and for those who aspire to be active participants in society. It is an NCEA University Entrance course that offers up to 18 credits WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Transferable skills such as the ability to think critically, analyse and synthesise information, conduct research, explore values, interpret and construct diagrams, graphs, maps, and many more. CONTENT: You should gain a deep understanding of the dynamics of the physical world and of how people interact with their environment and with each other. A key branch of Geography – Physical – is supported through a study of natural processes (especially glacial) operating in the Tasman Valley at Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park. This involves a 4-day field trip to the area. The field trip also partly addresses the other main branch of Geography – Human – by investigating an aspect of tourism in the Park. Tourism will also be studied in an overseas country – Kenya. You will conduct investigations at all scales, from personal to global. You will learn that geography is in nearly everything that we see and do and is thus relevant to every aspect of our lives. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: The course will develop greater recognition of the responsibility you have to other people, to the environment and to the long-term sustainability of the planet. It will set you up for tertiary level Geography, so you can start to make choices about specialising in natural or cultural branches of the subject. Geography supports both Arts and Sciences degrees. Even if you do not go to a tertiary institute, you will benefit from this subject. Geographic skills and knowledge can be used in all career paths. Jobs associated with this subject include economist, farmer, adventure-based tourism guide; travel agent, surveyor, teacher, regional planner, politician, geologist, real estate agent, statistician and many more. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Taking Geography at a lower level will assist you to cope with the demands of this academic course. It is possible to pick up the subject for the first time at this level but you will need to have solid literacy and numeracy skills. You should also have a positive interest in the world around you. You will need to be able to show deep understanding of key concepts, so it will help if you can think logically, and formulate and justify opinions. At this level you should be self-managing, be able to take initiative, and work independently at times. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $250 for a 4-day field trip to Aoraki-Mount Cook National Park ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS 3 3 Y UE Lit Writing Credits 1 UE Lit Reading Level 91428 Version Standard Number N Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity (3.3) Analyse a significant contemporary event from a geographic perspective (3.6) Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue Assignment based on field work Classroom assignment 2 weeks T2 Wks 2-3 No 91431 1 3 3 Y N 2 weeks T3 Wks 1-2 No EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91426 1 3 4 Y N (3.1) Demonstrate understanding of how interacting natural processes shape a New Zealand geographic environment 91427 1 3 4 Y N (3.2) Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environments OPTIONAL STANDARD AT THE INVITATION AND DISCRETION OF THE CURRICULUM LEADER 91429 1 3 4 Y N (3.4) Demonstrate understanding of a given environment(s) through the selection and application of geographic skills and concepts Page 33 2016 - GRAPHICS – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: It is intended for students who would like to pursue a career in Graphics at Tertiary level or the workforce. This course follows a similar format to the NCEA Level 2 Graphics prescription with four common sections studied. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: The course is structured to enable students to extend their understanding and skills in designing for special needs and graphical communication from research, conceptual ideas, development, evaluation and presentation. CONTENT: There are two streams of assessment for this course. An option will be recommended to each student at the beginning of Year 13. GRAPHICS 301 This option offers students a full course consisting of all internal and external credits. This course is recommended for students who have had significant success in obtaining most if not all of the Achievement standards offered at Level 2. This option should be considered if students are intending to take Graphics for tertiary education or the workforce. GRAPHICS 302 This option offers students a reduced selection of internal and external achievement standards. It is recommended that students who have struggled with the volume of work and the complexity of the skills involved at Level 2, work at a less pressured pace but still achieve a good proportion of Level 3 credits on offer. This option should be considered for those students who are interested in Graphics but are not sure if they would like to take the option further in the future. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Graphics prepares students for tertiary education. This course also teaches skills for employment in Draughting, Engineering, Architecture, Advertising, Graphics media, Fashion Design, Landscaping, Computer Graphics and many others. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Students are required to have a sound understanding of Graphics at Level 2. Good organisational skills and self-motivation are needed. Students will learn how to communicate ideas and present information to a real client. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS Level Credits 1 1 1 3 3 3 6 6 6 N N N Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) (3.32) Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice From brief (3.33) Resolve a product design through graphics practice From brief (3.31) Develop a visual presentation that exhibits a design outcome to From brief an audience EXTERNAL STANDARD DUE TERM 4 WEEK 3 91627 1 3 4 N N (3.30) Initiate design ideas through exploration OPTIONAL EXTERNAL STANDARD AT THE INVITATION AND DISCRETION OF THE CURRICULUM LEADER DUE TERM 4 WEEK 3 91631 1 3 6 N N (3.34) Produce working drawings to communicate production details for a complex design Page 34 N N N UE Lit Writing Version 91629 91630 91628 UE Lit Reading Standard Number Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity 10 weeks 9 weeks 9 weeks T1 Wk 9 T2 Wk 9 T3 Wk 9 No No No 2016 - HISTORY – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: This is for students who are keen to know how the past has informed the present, to better understand why things are the way they are. Our heritage helps define who we are so it is important to look back as well as to look forward. It is also for people who wish to refine and strengthen their writing and research skills. This NCEA academic course will offer 20 credits. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Transferable skills will continue to develop, such as research; the ability to interpret and understand a wide range of resource material; how to communicate clearly and effectively using a range of written and oral presentation methods. The ability to make notes from lectures as required in tertiary education, will also be practised. Essay writing remains a key skill which will be honed at Level 3. You should also become more confident, questioning and articulate. CONTENT: We look at history in New Zealand and overseas and note its relevance eg. The origins of WWI; the course of WWI; the impact of WWI on NZ and South Canterbury. The emphasis in 2016 will be to look at Gallipoli and the Somme. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Level 3 History supports a move to university courses in History and related Arts subjects such as Political Science, Theology, Philosophy and so on. History provides you with opportunities to develop a variety of skills that will contribute to your employability, whatever your chosen career, for example, in areas requiring the ability to work independently, to analyse and to write reports, such as the civil service, teaching, politics, journalism, law, and many more. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Level 1 or 2 History should have been taken to do well in this course. It is possible to pick it up for the first time at Level 3 but it requires a high degree of literacy. Sound organisational skills, study skills and most importantly, self-management skills, will be vital for success at this level. Attitude is very important - you need to be interested in learning and have a commitment to achieving at the highest level for you. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS Credits 3 5 Y N 91437 1 3 5 Y N EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91438 1 3 6 91426 1 3 4 Y Y N N Page 35 UE Lit Writing Level 1 UE Lit Reading Version 91435 Standard Number Title (3.2) Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance to New Zealanders (3.4) Analyse different perspectives of a contested event of significance to New Zealanders Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Assignment Report T2 Wk 9 No Assignment Report T3 Wk 9 No (3.5) Analyse the causes and consequences of a significant historical event (3.3) Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of significance to New Zealanders 2016 - INDIVIDUAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES (ILP) In 2016 Roncalli College is trailing the option of Year 13 students having increased choice and flexibility within their learning programmes. Year 13 students have the option of studying: RE/Theology plus five subjects (no change from previous years) or RE/Theology plus four subjects plus Gateway (by application); or RE/Theology plus four subjects plus one Individual Learning Programme (ILP) Students in Year 13 who select to study an Individual Learning Programme (ILP) as part of their Year 13 course will negotiate the focus of this class with their Line Mentor. All Individual Learning Programme classes will operate as timetabled classes. Options for study may include: self-directed learning, alternative subjects not currently offered at Roncalli College (e.g. Correspondence School), University distance bridging courses, Multi-level/NCEA Level 2 subjects or other forms of self-directed learning Every Individual Learning Plan will be negotiated on a case by case basis. Students need to consider the impact an Individual Learning Programme class may have on the qualifications they are enrolled for. This flexible option is only available at year 13. For further information please see Mrs Cockroft. Page 36 2016 - MEDIA – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: This course is aimed at Year 13 students who want an English enriched subject and are not taking Year 13 English. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Year 13 Media builds on the skills you learnt in Year 12 English, namely Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking, Viewing and Presenting with a special emphasis on film making. CONTENT: This course combines theoretical study with practical application. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Passing Year 13 Media will equip you very well for further study at University and tertiary institutions. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: To achieve in Year 13 Media you must be prepared to work outside of the classroom, (making a film takes a lot of time and dedication), think critically, work independently and maintain your focus for the whole year. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is not able to be endorsed – refer to page 5. INTERNAL STANDARDS Credits L1 Num or UE Write Level 1 3 3 N N 91497 91494 1 1 3 3 3 4 N N Y N 91495 1 3 6 N N Page 37 L1 Lit or UE Read Version 91491 Standard Number Title (3.2) Demonstrate understanding of the meaning of a media text through different readings (3.8) Write a media text to meet the requirements of a brief (3.5) Produce a design for a media product that meets the requirements of a brief (3.6) Produce a media product to meet the requirements of a brief Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Essay 8 Weeks T1 Wk 10 No Script Production Portfolio Film 4 Weeks 6 Weeks T2 Wk 3 T2 Wk 9 No No 10 Weeks T3 Wk 9 No 2016 - MUSIC – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Students who are already learning a musical instrument (voice is an instrument), enjoy composing their own music, would like to study pieces of music, would like to research a music topic and would like to arrange an existing piece of music for other instruments. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Performance, composition, research, arranging, working independently, working with others CONTENT: Solo and group performance, composition, arrangement and research. Music is an approved University Entrance subject. The structure of Level 3 Music is flexible so that individual student needs and strengths may be met. The course offers 18-20 credits. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Music at a University or Polytechnic, music performer, composer, arranger and orchestrator, teaching, music therapy, broadcasting, sound and stage production WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Have learned a musical instrument for approximately four years, enjoy listening to and making music, interested in studying music works, history and topics. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: Music trips and entry to concerts ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS Version Level Credits UE Lit Reading UE Lit Writing 91416 1 3 8 N N 91418 1 3 4 N N Standard Number Title (3.1) Perform two programmes of music as a featured soloist Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Performance (3.3) Demonstrate ensemble skills by performing two substantial Performance pieces of music as a member of a group 91419 1 3 8 N N (3.4) Communicate musical intention by composing three original Composition pieces of music 91425 1 3 6 Y N (3.10) Research a music topic Research OPTIONAL STANDARDS AT THE INVITATION AND DISCRETION OF THE CURRICULUM LEADER 91417 1 3 4 N N (3.2) Perform a programme of music as a featured soloist on a second Performance instrument 91424 1 3 4 N N (3.9) Create two arrangements for an ensemble Composition EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91421 1 3 4 N N (3.6) Demonstrate understanding of harmonic and tonal conventions in a range of music scores Page 38 Assessment Length 24 weeks Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity 28 weeks T2 Wk 3 T3 Wk 4 T2 Wk 3 T3 Wk 4 T3 Wk 9 Yes 28 weeks T3 Wk 9 Yes 24 weeks T2 Wk 3 T3 Wk 4 T3 Wk 9 Yes 14 weeks 28 Weeks Yes Yes Yes 2016 - OUTDOOR EDUCATION LEADERSHIP – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: While there are no specific prerequisites for this course, you should have a keen interest in working with people. Ideally this subject is for those wishing to pursue a career in: Teaching, early childhood, psychology, or any career which requires high levels of leadership and self-management skills. Students can only take one Outdoor Education course – either Leadership or Practical. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Communication, leadership, planning, risk management, teamwork, individual personal outdoor skills in mountain biking, rock climbing, paddle boarding, skiing/snowboarding CONTENT: Achievement Standards and Unit Standards will be assessed based on participation and completion of activities through the following experiences: o Year 10 Camp Leadership (Term 1 week 6/7 $230): Outdoor Management as part of a team (Risk management, Planning, Communication, Debriefing) o Working with Local Primary School groups: Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, and Paddle Boarding o Ski trip: Term 3 week 4 $360 WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Skills to support further training, for example: Teachers College, Polytechnic Outdoor Education Course, University WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: The main emphasis of this course is on leadership and outdoor management through Year 10 Camp and organising and leading activities for the local Primary Schools. There is a strong focus on risk assessment and management, organisational and communication skills, and on building self-responsibility. Assessment activities are dependent on students participating in the planning of and attending scheduled activities ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: The total cost of all practical components will be approximately $600. There are fundraising opportunities available. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed - refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS ONLY 3 2 1 3 2 1 1 3 N N N Y UE Lit Writing 5 5 7 1 UE Lit Reading Level Credits 6400 6401 6402 91504 Version Standard Number N N N N Title Manage First Aid in Emergency situations Provide First Aid Provide Resuscitation level 2 Analyse issues in safety management for outdoor activity to devise safety management strategies 91503 1 3 5 N N Evaluate the use of health promotion to influence participation in physical activity 91505 1 3 4 N N Examine contemporary leadership principles applied in physical activity contexts 91789 1 3 4 N N Devise strategies for a physical activity outcome OPTIONAL STANDARDS (available only through participation on OED Ski Trip Term 3) 4591* 5 3 8 N N Alpine ski downhill on intermediate terrain 4597* 5 3 8 N N Snowboard on intermediate terrain *Select between these two standards Page 39 Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity External Course External Course External Course Practical/Assignment 2 days 2 days 2 days 8 weeks T1 Wk 1 T1 Wk 1 T1 Wk 1 T1 Wk10 No No No No Practical/Assignment 10 weeks T2 Wk 9 No Practical/Assignment 9 weeks T3 Wk 9 No Practical/Assignment 9 weeks T3 Wk 9 No Prac/Workbook Prac/Workbook 4 weeks 4 weeks T3 Wk 4 T3 Wk 4 No No 2016 - OUTDOOR EDUCATION PRACTICAL – LEVEL 2 AND LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Students ideally have taken Outdoor Education in Year 11 or Year 12 to do this course and wish to further their practical ability in Outdoor Pursuits rather than focus on Leadership. Students can only take one Outdoor Education course – either Leadership or Practical WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Advanced Outdoor Pursuits Skills CONTENT: Unit Standards will be available based on participation and completion of activities through the following experiences: SEMESTER 1 o Kayaking (Day trips and afternoon session throughout the semester) o Mountain Biking (3 day trip Term 1 Week 11 approximate cost $150) SEMESTER 2 o Kayaking (2 day trip Term 4 week 3 approximate cost $150) o Skiing/Snowboarding (5 day trip Term 3 week 4 approximate cost $360) WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Polytechnic Outdoor Education Courses, Adventure Tourism Industry, or Event Management. Creating a lifelong passion and skills for involvement in the outdoors. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Be able to plan and prepare for trips to a Level 2/ 3 standard. Assessment activities are dependent on students participating in the planning of and attending scheduled activities. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: The total cost of all practical components will be approximately $660. There are fundraising opportunities available. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is not able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS ONLY Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Title 2 1 1 3 5 2 N N N N N N N N N N N N Manage First Aid in Emergency situations Provide First Aid Provide Resuscitation level 2 Plan for, participate in, and evaluate MTB rides on int to expert terrain Demonstrate kayaking knowledge and skills Roll a kayak* External Course External Course External Course Prac/Workbook Prac/Workbook Practical 2 days 2 days 2 days 8 weeks 8 weeks Term 1/2/4 T1 Wk 1 T1 Wk 1 T1 Wk 4 T2 Wk 4 T4 Wk 3 T4 Wk 4 No No No On Trip On Trip No 8 8 N N N N Alpine ski downhill on intermediate terrain Snowboard on intermediate terrain Prac/Workbook Prac/Workbook 4 weeks 4 weeks T3 Wk 4 T3 Wk 4 On trip On trip *Select between these two standards Page 40 Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) UE Lit Writing UE Lit Reading 6400 5 3 6401 5 2 6402 7 1 20817 2 3 26237 1 3 476 6 2 OPTIONAL STANDARDS 4591* 5 3 4597* 5 3 Credits Level Version UNIT Standard Number 2016 - PHYSICAL EDUCATION – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Students are strongly advised to have completed Level 2 Physical Education. Curriculum Leader approval is required for those students who have not previously taken Level 2 Physical Education. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Transferable skills such as inquiry / research; writing; exploring values; goal setting; reflective and evaluative skills. Physical skills such as coordination, movement, fitness and social skills such as positive communication, inclusion and team building. CONTENT: Students will learn a range of practical and academic skills through completion of achievement standards based on principles of training, methodology of training, anatomy, physiology, and a current health issue in New Zealand society. . To participate in this course students must have successfully completed Level 2 Physical Education, or have approval from the Head of Physical Education. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: Careers or further study in sport, fitness, and health industries, nursing, physiotherapy, teaching, police force etc. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: You will need to be able to commit to a physical training programme and be prepared to communicate to a wide range of people. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $25 Workbook; There may be additional costs associated with an EOTC event/trip. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS ONLY Version Level Credits UE Read UE Write 91498 1 3 4 N N 91499 91501 1 1 3 3 3 4 Y N N N 91500 1 3 4 N N 91502 1 3 4 N N Standard Number Page 41 Title (3.1) Evaluate physical activity experiences to devise strategies for lifelong well-being (3.2) Analyse a skill performed by sell or others (3.4) Demonstrate quality performance of a physical activity in an applied setting (3.3) Evaluate the effectiveness of a performance improvement programme (3.5) Examine a current physical activity event, trend, or issue and its impact on New Zealand society Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Essay 10 weeks T1 Wk 10 No Assignment Practical 6 weeks 6 weeks T2 Wk 9 T2 Wk 9 No No Assignment 6 weeks T3 Wk 2 No Assignment 4 weeks T3 Wk 9 No 2016 - PHYSICS – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: This subject is intended for students who are interested in the physical world around them. Students who would like to be able to explain some of the things they see. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: In this subject you will learn how to use information and formulae to calculate answers to problems. You will learn to be able to use physical concepts to explain everyday scenarios. CONTENT: Forces and motion (including Newton’s Laws), Energy and momentum conservation, Simple harmonic motion, Using experiments and graphs to predict/show relationships, Light interference, The Doppler effect and sonic boom, Direct and alternating current electricity, Electromagnetism WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: This subject supports a course of Mathematics and/or other sciences. Physics lends itself well to such studies or occupations such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Medicine, Surveying and Architecture. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: To enter into this subject you will need 14 credits in Level 2 Physics, 14 credits in Level 2 Mathematics including Mathematics 2.6. You will also need to be studying Level 3 Mathematics with Calculus or Statistics. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $22 workbook available ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS Credits 3 UE Lit Writing Level 3 UE Lit Reading Version 1 N N 91525 1 3 3 EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91524 1 3 6 91526 1 3 6 N N (3.1) Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship (3.5) Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics N N N N (3.4) Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems (3.6) Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems Standard Number 91521 Page 42 Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Practical Investigation Report or Exam Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity 3 hours T2 Wk 9 No 1 hour T3 Wk 3 No 2016 - STATISTICS & MODELLING – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Students who intend to study Mathematics at a tertiary level or for students who require Statistics as a prerequisite for entry into particular Level 4 courses of study. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Number and Algebra - Time series analysis, Using formulae, Graphs of exponential, logarithmic, power and polynomial functions Statistics and Probability - Straightforward probability, Probability distributions, Confidence intervals through INZight, Making formal statistical inferences, Communicating findings in a conclusion CONTENT: Internal Standards - Investigate time series data, Investigate bivariate measurement data, Use statistical methods to make a formal inference External Standards - Apply probability concepts in solving problems, Apply probability distributions in solving problems NOTE: Opportunities exist for students to sit Scholarship at Level 4. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: This course leads on to tertiary education and/or the workplace. It gives a very useful start for the many University courses that require Statistics, Probability and a mathematics in which the communication of conceptual understanding and insight into problem solving is of paramount importance. Serious mathematicians need Calculus as well as Statistics prior to University. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: The pre-requisite for entry to Level 3 Statistics and Modelling is a minimum of 14 credits in Level 2 Achievement Standards with at least an Achieved grade in each of the Achievement Standards 91257 (2.2), 91264 (2.9) and 91267 (2.12). HOD discretion otherwise. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: Homework book - $9.60, Graphics Calculator - $89, Australian Mathematics Competition (optional) - $7 ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS Level Credits 1 3 4 Y Y (3.9) Investigate Bivariate Measurement Data 91580 1 3 4 Y Y (3.8) Investigate Time Series Data 91582 1 3 4 Y Y (3.10) Use Statistical Methods to make a Formal Inference EXTERNAL STANDARDS 91585 1 3 4 91586 1 3 4 N N Y Y (3.13) Apply Probability Concepts in Solving Problems (3.14) Apply Probability Distributions in Solving Problems Page 43 UE Lit Writing Version 91581 UE Lit Reading Standard Number Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Computer assisted assignment Computer assisted assignment Computer assisted assignment Assessment Length Assessment Date Available for ONE further assessment opportunity 1 week T1 Wk 6 No 1 week T2 Wk 2 No 1 week T2 Wk 8 No 2016 - TECHNOLOGY – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: This course is not being offered in 2016 as a classroom subject. Level 3 BCITO (Building Construction Allied Trades) standards are available through the Gateway course. Page 44 2016 - VISUAL ARTS – DESIGN – LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Visual Arts – Design focuses on the practical areas of design. Due to the requirements of all Visual Arts courses, students are only able to select one Visual Arts course – ie Design, or Painting, or Photography. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Emphasis will be placed on observational skills, technical skills and development of ideas, decision making and planning art work. Students also apply theoretical and historical knowledge of practical art to their own work. There is a considerable part of this course that requires the student to develop an independent and consistent approach to the work and therefore the student will be required to work at a high level to achieve the best possible result. CONTENT: VISUAL ARTS 301 - This option offers students a full practical design course. This course consists of all internal and external achievement standards. Our recommendation is that this course is for students who have had significant success obtaining all achievement standards at Level 2. VISUAL ARTS 302 - This option offers students a reduced selection of internal achievement standards. Our recommendation is that students who have struggled with the volume of work and the complexity of the skills involved at Level 2, work at a less pressured pace but still achieve a good proportion of the Level 3 credits on offer. This course should be considered if students are interested in Visual Arts and associated tertiary areas, but are not sure if they would like to take this option further in the future. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: All industries require the skills of problem solving and thinking with the flexibility to negotiate and consider a variety of solutions and processes essential in a rapidly changing world. Visual Art is a subject that teaches students how to research, develop and resolve their ideas. They participate in research by reacting to a variety of stimuli, develop solutions to art problems and resolve individual ideas by communicating in visual, written and spoken forms. This is invaluable preparation for many vocations including architecture, engineering, town planning, advertising, film and television, teaching, curating, marketing, fashion design, industrial design, illustrating, interior design, makeup design. Visual Art is a preparation for tertiary study – the senior visual art course aims to promote critical, cultural and aesthetic understandings through participation for many tertiary courses. Most tertiary art courses require the presentation of a folio of practical work for selection/entry into design courses. The senior visual art course provides materials for this folio. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Students achieve best in design when they have a practical background in learning art and have an interest in design. Independent, resourceful and creative learners achieve best in this course. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $75 take home component. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS 3 4 UE Lit Writing Credits 1 UE Lit Reading Level 91445 Version Standard Number N N Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date (3.2) Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions Research / Design/ 10 weeks T1 Wk 11 appropriate to design Computer work 91450 1 3 4 N N (3.3) Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by Design / Computer 10 weeks T1 Wk 11 established design work EXTERNAL STANDARD (301 course only) DUE TERM 4 WEEK 3 91455 1 3 14 N N (3.4) Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within design practice Page 45 Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Yes Yes 2016 - VISUAL ARTS –PAINTING– LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Visual Arts – Painting focuses on the practical areas of painting. Due to the requirements of all Visual Arts courses, students are only able to select one Visual Arts course – ie Design, or Painting, or Photography. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Emphasis will be placed on observational skills, technical skills and development of ideas, decision making and planning art work. Students also apply theoretical and historical knowledge of practical art to their own work. There is a considerable part of this course that requires the student to develop an independent and consistent approach to the work and therefore the student will be required to work at a high level to achieve the best possible result. CONTENT: VISUAL ARTS 301 - This option offers students a full practical design course. This course consists of all internal and external achievement standards. Our recommendation is that this course is for students who have had significant success obtaining all achievement standards at Level 2. VISUAL ARTS 302 - This option offers students a reduced selection of internal achievement standards. Our recommendation is that students who have struggled with the volume of work and the complexity of the skills involved at Level 2, work at a less pressured pace but still achieve a good proportion of the Level 3 credits on offer. This course should be considered if students are interested in Visual Arts and associated tertiary areas, but are not sure if they would like to take this option further in the future. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: All industries require the skills of problem solving and thinking with the flexibility to negotiate and consider a variety of solutions and processes essential in a rapidly changing world. Visual Art is a subject that teaches students how to research, develop and resolve their ideas. They participate in research by reacting to a variety of stimuli, develop solutions to art problems and resolve individual ideas by communicating in visual, written and spoken forms. This is invaluable preparation for many vocations including architecture, engineering, advertising, teaching, curating, fashion design, retail display, illustrating, arts administration, interior design, hair and makeup design and practising artist. Visual Art is a preparation for tertiary study – the senior visual art course aims to promote critical, cultural and aesthetic understandings through participation for many tertiary courses, including fine arts, design and history courses. Most tertiary art courses require the presentation of a folio of practical work for selection/entry into art courses. The senior visual art course provides materials for this folio. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Students achieve best in painting when they have a practical background in learning art and have an interest in painting. Independent, resourceful and creative learners achieve best in this course. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $75 take home component. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS 3 4 UE Lit Writing Credits 1 UE Lit Reading Level 91446 Version Standard Number N N Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date (3.2) Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions Research/Drawing/ 10 weeks T1 Wk 11 appropriate to painting Painting 91451 1 3 4 N N (3.3) Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by Drawing/Painting 10 weeks T1 Wk 11 established painting EXTERNAL STANDARD (301 course only) DUE TERM 4 WEEK 3 91456 1 3 14 N N (3.4) Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within painting practice Page 46 Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Yes Yes 2016 - VISUAL ARTS – PHOTOGRAPHY– LEVEL 3 WHO IS THIS SUBJECT INTENDED FOR: Visual Arts – Photography focuses on the practical areas of photography. Due to the requirements of all Visual Arts courses, students are only able to select one Visual Arts course – ie Design, or Painting, or Photography. WHAT YOU WILL LEARN IN THIS SUBJECT: SKILLS: Emphasis will be placed on observational skills, technical skills and development of ideas, decision making and planning art work. Students also apply theoretical and historical knowledge of practical art to their own work. There is a considerable part of this course that requires the student to develop an independent and consistent approach to the work and therefore the student will be required to work at a high level to achieve the best possible result. CONTENT: VISUAL ARTS 301 - This option offers students a full practical design course. This course consists of all internal and external achievement standards. Our recommendation is that this course is for students who have had significant success obtaining all achievement standards at Level 2. VISUAL ARTS 302 - This option offers students a reduced selection of internal achievement standards. Our recommendation is that students who have struggled with the volume of work and the complexity of the skills involved at Level 2, work at a less pressured pace but still achieve a good proportion of the Level 3 credits on offer. This course should be considered if students are interested in Visual Arts and associated tertiary areas, but are not sure if they would like to take this option further in the future. WHERE THIS SUBJECT WILL LEAD: All industries require the skills of problem solving and thinking with the flexibility to negotiate and consider a variety of solutions and processes essential in a rapidly changing world. Visual Art is a subject that teaches students how to research, develop and resolve their ideas. They participate in research by reacting to a variety of stimuli, develop solutions to art problems and resolve individual ideas by communicating in visual, written and spoken forms. This is invaluable preparation for many vocations including advertising and commercial photography, Architecture photography; Fashion, Travel, or Food Photography; Photojournalism; Portrait, Product, Sports or Wedding photography. Visual Art is a preparation for tertiary study – the senior visual art course aims to promote critical, cultural and aesthetic understandings through participation for many tertiary courses, including fine arts, design and history courses. Most tertiary art courses require the presentation of a folio of practical work for selection/entry into art courses. The senior visual art course provides materials for this folio. WHAT YOU NEED TO BE ABLE TO DO AND KNOW TO ACHIEVE IN THIS SUBJECT: Students achieve best in photography when they have a practical background in learning art and have an interest in photography. Independent, resourceful and creative learners achieve best in this course. ESTIMATED CONTRIBUTION FOR ENHANCED LEARNING: $75 take home component. ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE: The following information contains the standards for assessment in the above course. This subject is able to be endorsed – refer to the information on course endorsement at the front of the book. INTERNAL STANDARDS 3 4 UE Lit Writing Credits 1 UE Lit Reading Level 91447 Version Standard Number N N Title Assessment Structure (eg Field Work/Essay) Assessment Length Assessment Date (3.2) Use drawing to demonstrate understanding of conventions Research/Computer/ 10 weeks T1 Wk 11 appropriate to photography photography work 91452 1 3 4 N N (3.3) Systematically clarify ideas using drawing informed by Computer/ 10 weeks T1 Wk 11 established photography photography work EXTERNAL STANDARD (301 course only) DUE TERM 4 WEEK 3 91457 1 3 14 N N (3.4) Produce a systematic body of work that integrates conventions and regenerates ideas within photography practice Page 47 Available for ONE further assessment opportunity Yes Yes 7 PROCESS FOR SELECTING A SENIOR COURSE FOR 2016 22 SEPTEMBER – SENIOR COURSE HANDBOOK All year 12 students will receive a copy of this 2016 Senior Course Handbook. This handbook contains information on how to select a robust course and specific information on what each senior subject requires students to know and achieve. 15 OCTOBER – PROVISIONAL COURSE SELECTION EVENING All year 12 students and their parents/caregivers will be invited to a presentation outlining the requirements of NCEA Level 3 and expectations of Year 13 students. After this presentation year 13 students will select a course made up of five or six options. These subjects will then be provisionally approved by each Curriculum Leader. 25 JANUARY 2016 – COURSE CONFIRMATION Year 13 2016 students and their parents/caregivers will formally meet with two members of the Course Confirmation team to confirm the provisional course and to set goals for 2016. You will receive an individual appointment closer to the time. Page 48
