13GEO

NCEA Level 3 Geography

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. McMinn.

Level 3 Geography has two distinct aspects: external examination topics and Internal assessment.  Successful completion of all internal assessment opportunities will satisfy the University Entrance requirements of 14 credits in an approved subject.

The external examination topic is focused on tourism development in Rotorua.  You will learn why and how Rotorua grew to be a premium destination for thousands of tourists  from both international and domestic markets.  There is a possible three day trip to Rotorua.

Internal assessment topics will be developed from student interest in global issues.  These are generally research based topics.  Topics previously investigated have been:  ocean plastics,  changing weather patterns,  COVID 19,  human trafficking,   pressure on NZ's Great Walks.

Recommended Prior Learning

This is an open entry course however Year 11 and/or Year 12 Geography could be useful.   



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Stationery Requirements: 1 x 2B8

Pathway

This course leads nicely to many disciplines with an environmental and/or physical perspective eg Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Environmental Science, Development Studies.
This subject is also really useful to gain knowledge and understanding of the world around us.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 11
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91427 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of how a cultural process shapes geographic environment(s)


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91430 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.5 - Conduct geographic research with consultation


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91431 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.6 - Analyse aspects of a contemporary geographic issue


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91432 v2
NZQA Info

Geography 3.7 - Analyse aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 3r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Standards shown on courses are only an indication and not all may be offered at the time of study.