NCEA : YEAR 11

MATHEMATICS – LEVEL 1 (COMPULSORY)

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Year 10 Mathematics or approval by Deputy Principal – Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

The course covers the three strands in the Mathematics curriculum: number and algebra, geometry and measurement, and statistics. Classes are streamed by the Head of Mathematics into three courses that cater for the different abilities and needs

ASSESSMENT (CHALLENGE)

of the students. Within each class, teachers also differentiate for individual students or groups of students, and there are opportunities for class support and extension activities. Students in the Challenge and Extend courses are well prepared for either NCEA Level 2 or the IB Diploma Programme in Year 12. Students in the Support course are well prepared for NCEA Level 2 Statistics.

Contributions:

• All students are registered with the Education Perfect software for Mathematics (approximate cost $20).

• All students will be issued with individual workbooks (approximate cost $30).

ASSESSMENT (EXTEND)

ASSESSMENT (SUPPORT)

MUSIC – LEVEL 1

Recommended Previous Study

Completion of Year 10 Music or approval by Deputy Principal –Learning and Teaching.

Course Description

NCEA Level 1 Music offers a range of achievement standards to the young musician. Students develop their skills in composition, either individual or collaborative, and performance, both solo and group. They also gain skills in aural perception and an understanding of conventions used in written music. Through studying a variety of music works,

Assessment

students learn to appreciate the cultural, social and historical background of music. They will also develop musical literacy through listening and analysis. Students who take this course must have an active interest and ability in Music and have completed at least two years’ instrumental or vocal tuition. Students must also be having regular music tuition in a selected instrument, either through the College or privately, and we strongly recommend they are part of at least one senior extra-curricular music group.

Assessment

In discussion with their teacher, students select 18-22 credits from the achievement standards below to suit their talents and interests.