Level 1 Applied Science
Course Description
All Year 11 students are required to study science and if they do not choose the optional Extension Science course, they will be placed into one of the following Level 1 courses: Practical Science, Applied Science or Science, depending on their Year 10 grades.
The Applied Science course is designed to enable students to gain credits through a balance of practical, hands-on investigations and research-based investigations. Students will cover a broad range of scientific skills and knowledge across a variety of science fields. Students in this course may be able to continue onto some Level 2 Science courses through discussion with the Head of Faculty.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence
Total Credits Available: 16 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
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