Assessment This course contributes towards NCEA Level 3 and University Entrance, with 4 of the 20 credits externally assessed by examination, and the remaining 16 credits internally assessed. The following Achievement Standards may be assessed: • AS 91410 (4 credits – internal) – reading credits Carry out an independent practical Earth and Space Science investigation. • AS 91411 (4 credits – internal) – reading credits Investigate a socio-scientific issue in an Earth and Space Science context.
• AS 91412 (4 credits – internal) Investigate the evidence related to dating geological events. • AS 91413 (4 credits – external) – reading and writing credits Demonstrate understanding of processes in the ocean system. • AS 91414 (4 credits – external) Demonstrate understanding of processes in the atmosphere system. • AS 91415 (4 credits – internal) – reading credits Investigate an aspect of astronomy. The course may be tailored to meet the needs of the class or student as appropriate, following discussion with the teacher.
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