Kaua e rangiruatia te hāpai o te hoe; e kore tō tātou waka e ū ki uta.
Technology is intervention by design. It uses intellectual and practical resources to create technological outcomes, which expand human possibilities by addressing needs and realising opportunities. Effective and ethical design respects the unique relationship that New Zealanders have with their physical environment and embraces the significance of Māori culture and world views in its practice and innovation. - New Zealand Curriculum
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If you intend on doing a university course (such as Engineering) that will require programming/coding 13COD will give you a foundation of understanding to help you with your studies.
In Year 13 Digital Technology (Coding for Engineering) you will learn about
Programming fundamentals
Algorithms
External libraries - numpy, matplotlib, etc.
Datatypes
Data structures
Functions
Rudimentary object oriented programming
We will learn the underpinning concepts of programming (listed above).
After learning the basics, you will complete a project which will be assessed against AS91906 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program.
There is no prerequisite for this course.
You will not need to provide any equipment.
In 13COD you will be assessed by completing 1 project assessed against 1 assessment standard. The project will cover the programming concepts learned through the term and listed above.
Assessment standard
AS91906 - Use complex programming techniques to develop a computer program.
There is no external for this course.
NZQA Digital Technologies Subject Resources
https://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/subjects/digital-technologies/levels/
School Policy for NCEA Assessment
You should be aware of the school procedures for NCEA assessment. They can be found on the school website at this link. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about how NCEA works as well as guidance about how to apply for extensions, reconsiderations or the process for withdrawing from a standard.
We hope you have a successful and interesting year!
Thomas Han Stevenson is in charge of Year 13COD –
please feel free to contact him: