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NCEA Level 1 Advanced Science/Pūtaiao
NCEA Level 1 Advanced Science/Pūtaiao
This course is aimed at preparing students who want to go into Science/Pūtaiao based subjects or careers in the future. There is a focus on chemistry, biology and physics. Looking at chemical reactions, the chemistry of metals and chemical applications of chemistry. Along with mechanics, the biology of genetics and practical or technological applications of physics in everyday lives or microorganism interactions with humans. This course is a requirement for students wanting to go on to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics at Level 2 and 3.
Offers some L1 Literacy and Numeracy credits
Credits Available:
Internal - minimum 11, maximum 16
External - 5
Total - 16 or 21
This course provides a general science programme giving students learning in Level 1 Chemistry, Biology and Physics. Any student with an interest in continuing to study science in senior school or at a tertiary level should take this general course.
Entry to this course will be based on student selection, along with Year 10 Science results and recommendations from Year 10 Science teachers.
No special equipment is required for this course.
Kirsten Keighley - kke@waitarahs.school.nz