AVONDALE COLLEGE Guide...AVONDALE COLLEGE TERM 2 EXAMINATION GUIDE 2014 Page 2 Examination Guide Term 2, 2014 Contents Page

Examination Guide Term 2, 2014 Page 1

AVONDALECOLLEGE

TERM 2 EXAMINATION GUIDE

2014

Page 2 Examination Guide Term 2, 2014

Contents Page A) Exam Preparation.. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ 6

B) Exam Technique...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ 8

C) Summary of the Mid-Year Examinations ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......11 (External Assessment Standards)

Accounting IGCSE (11 CAC) ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......11 Accounting AS (12 CAC) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......11 Accounting A2 (13 CAC) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......12 Accounting Level 1 (11 ACC) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......12 Accounting Level 2 (12 ACC) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......12 Accounting Level 3 (13 ACC) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......13 Automotive Engineering Level 2 (12 TAE).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......13 Biology IGCSE (11 CBI) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......14 Biology AS (12 CBI)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......14 Biology A2 (13 CBI) ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......14 Biology Level 2 (12 BIO) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......14 Biology Level 3 (13 BIO) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......15

Business Studies IGCSE (11 CBS) ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......15 Business Studies AS (12 CBS) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......16 Business Studies A2 (13 CBS) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......16

Carpentry Level 1 (11 TCA) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......16 Carpentry Level 2 (12 TCA) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......16 Carpentry Level 3 (13 TCA) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......17

Chemistry Level 2 (12 CHE) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......17 Chemistry Level 3 (13 CHE) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......17 Chemistry IGCSE (11 CCH) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......18 Chemistry AS (12 CCH) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......18 Chemistry A2 (13 CCH) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......18

Classical Studies Level 2 (12 CLS)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......18 Classical Studies Level 3 (13 CLS)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......18

Dance Level 1 (11 DSE) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ .... 19 Dance Level 2 (12 DSE) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......19 Dance Level 3 (13 DSE) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......19

Drama Level 1 (11 DRA).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......19 Drama Level 2 (12 DRA).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......20 Drama Level 3 (13 DRA).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......20

Economics Level 1 (11 ECO) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......21 Economics Level 2 (12 ECO)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......21 Economics Level 3 (13 ECO) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......21 English IGCSE (11 CEN) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......22 English AS (12 CEN) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......22 English A2 (13 CEN) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......22 English Level 1 (11 ENP) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......23 English Level 1 (11 ENC)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......23


English Level 1 (11 ENG)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......23 English Level 2 (12 ENG)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......23 English Level 2 (12 ENC)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......23 English Level 2 (12 ENP) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......24 English Level 3 (13 ENG)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......24 English Level 3 (13 ENC)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......24 ESOL (12 ESJ and 12 ES1).... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ .... 24-25 Food Technology Level 1 (11 TFN)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......25 Food Technology Level 2 (12 TFN)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......25 Food Technology Level 3 (13 TFN)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......25

French Level 1 (11 FRE) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......26 French Level 2 (12 FRE) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......26 French Level 3 (13 FRE) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......26 Geography Level 1 (11 GEO)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......27 Geography Level 1 (11 GEC)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......27 Geography Level 2 (12 GEO/GEC)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......27 Geography Level 3 (13 GEO/GEC)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......27 Geography (12 CGE).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......28 Geography (13 CGE).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......28 Geography (11 CGE).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......28 Graphics Technology Level 1 (11 TGR) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......28 Graphics Technology Level 2 (12 TGR) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......28 Graphics Technology Level 3 (13 TGR) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......29

History Level 1 (11 HIS) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......29 History Level 2 (12 HIS) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......29 History Level 3 (13 HIS) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......30 History IGCSE (11 CHS).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......30 History AS (12 CHS) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......30 History A2 (13 CHS) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......30

Hospitality Level 2 (12 THO)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......31 Hospitality Level 3 (13 THO) ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......31

Human Biology Level 1 (11 HBI) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......32

Technology Digital Media (11 TDM) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......32 Technology Digital Media (12 TDM) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......32 Technology Digital Media (13 TDM) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......33 Technology Digital Media (12 TPM) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......33 Technology Digital Media (13 TPM) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......34 CIE,ICT, Info Tech (11 CAT) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......34 Applied ICT, (12 CAT) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......35 Applied ICT, (13 CAT) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......35 Innovation Programme, (10-13 TDA) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......35

Japanese Level 1 (11 JAP).... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......36 Japanese Level 3 (13 JAP).... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......36 Maori Level 1 (11 MAO) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......36 Maori Level 2 (12 MAO) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......36 Maori Level 3 (13 MAO) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......37

Mathematics IGCSE (11 CMT).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......37 Mathematics Level 1 (11 MAT) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......37


Mathematics Core Level 1 (11 MTC).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......37 Mathematics Applied Level 1 (11 MTP).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......37 Mathematics AS (12 CMT) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......38 Mathematics Level 2 (12 MAT) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......38 Mathematics Level 2 (12 MAS) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......38 Mathematics Core Level 2 (12 MTC).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......38 Mathematics Financial (12 MAF) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......38 Mathematics A Level (13 CMT) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......38 Mathematics with Calculus (13 MAT) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......38 Mathematics with Statistics Level 3 (13 MAS) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......39 Mathematics Core - Level 3 (13 MTC)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......39 Mathematics Financial - Level 3 (13 MAF) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......39

Mechanical Engineering Level 1 (11 TME).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......39 Mechanical Engineering Level 2 (12 TME).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......40

Media Studies Level 1 (11 MST)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......40 Media Studies Level 2 (12 MST)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......40 Media Studies Level 3 (13 MST)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......40

Music IGCSE (11 CMU) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......40 Music AS (12 CMU) ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......41

Physics IGCSE (11 CPH) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......41 Physics AS (12 CPH).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......41 Physics A2 (12 PHY) .. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......41 Physics Level 2 (13 PHY)........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......42 Physics A2 (13 CPH).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......42

Psychology AS (12CPS) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......42 Psychology A2 (13 CPS) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......42 Psychology Level 1 (11 PSY) .... ........ ........ ........ .. .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... .... 43 Psychology Level 2 (12 PSY) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......43 Psychology Level 3 (13 PSY) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......43

Samoan Level 1 (11 SAO)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......43 Samoan Level 2 (12 SAO)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......43 Samoan Level 3 (13 SAO)...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......44

Science Level 1 (11 SCI KMJ and PAW).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......44 Science Level 1 (11 SCI and CPE) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......45 Science Level 1 (11 SCI, KHO and LWE) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......45

Spanish Level 1 (11 SPA) ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......46 Spanish Level 3 (13 SPA) ...... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......46 Spanish IGCSE ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......47

Visual Art Level 1 (11 ART).. ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......47 Visual Art Design Level 2 (12 APD) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......47 Visual Art Design Level 3 (13 APD) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......47 Visual Art Painting Level 2 (12 APA) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......47 Visual Art Painting Level 3 (13 APA) ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......48 Visual Art Photography Level 2 (12 APO) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......48 Visual Art Photography Level 3 (13 APO) .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......48

D) Examination Rules for Students .... ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ......48 E) Exam Timetable - Term 2, 2014........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ ........ .... 50-51


“An educated person should know everything about something and something about everything.” Dame C.V. Wedgwood

“ The only place where success comes before work is a dictionary.” V. Sassoon

“ Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well.” Earl of Chesterfield


A) Exam Preparation1. Filling the gapsMost students will start exam preparation about a month before exams..The first stage of preparation is to check that your notes are complete and accurate.. Do this by comparing them with someone else’s notes..• Are there gaps in your notes, or lab books?• Were term essays or assignments not completed?• Are there topics that you still do not understand?

Avoid discovery of such problems a day or two before an exam.. A month before is when you have time to do something about it!It is tempting to copy or photocopy the missing work from a friend, but you will learn much more if you do the work yourself..

Exam success requires solid work throughout the year, not just before each exam period..

2. Planning your study timetableStudying in the week or two before school exams can be difficult because it is additional to normal homework, which probably will already require several hours a night..It is no use studying instead of doing homework. The homework will be necessary for you to finish the syllabus that you will shortly be examined on..Extra study time needs to be found, starting at least three to four weeks before the exam.. Aim for:• Up to an extra hour per night• About an extra day in the weekend

By a week or two before the exams, much of your weekend should be devoted to study.. It may be better to do most of your extra study in the weekend, when you are less tired and busy, than during the week..

Steps in drawing up an Exam Study timetable: 1.. On a study planner, mark all the hours between now and exams that you will use for study 2.. Total up the number of hours For example: 36 hours 3.. Divide the total by the number of subjects to be studies, to give you the number of hours you can spend on each subject.. (Then make alterations if some subjects need more, or less, time than others).. For example: 6 hours per subject, but Science needs more (7 hours) and Art/Graphics needs less (5 hours) 4.. Then divide the content of each subject that must be studied, into manageable topics.. Note any topics where you are weak, and extra time may be needed.. For example:

English – Total time available: 6 hours Language (extra needed here) 2 hours Poetry 1 hour Play 1 hour Novel 1 hour Reserve 1 hour

Leave a few hours a week in reserve, in case you encounter problems with a topic, or some study time is lost through unforeseen events like sickness.. If all is going well, you can reward yourself by not using your reserve study time.. 5.. On your time planner now allocate each available hour to a particular subject and topic, taking note of when each exam is.. 6. Each day of substantial study leave use the first thirty minutes for review of the previous day’s study.. Test yourself on how much you can recall.. Remember that to learn something well you need to revise it three times.. (The third revision can occur the day before the exam)..


Do not overdo itYou will invoke the law of diminishing returns (i..e.. The longer you do something for, the less return per hour you get from it) if … • You study for too long without breaks • You study without ever exercising • You study late into the night, and then cannot sleep..

You should leave 30 minutes to an hour between ending study and going to bed.. During this time do relaxing things: exercise, bath, shower, music, warm drink, TV.. If you study directly before going to bed, you may have trouble getting to sleep, as the information you have been studying keeps circulating around in your mind..If you need extra study time directly before an exam, it is better to get up early than to go to bed late – but better still to have a good night’s sleep!Try to maintain your normal exercise routine throughout the exam period..

Limit paid employmentDo not fool yourself that you can hold down a 20 hour a week job – even if you do well in your exams at school, your earning capacity may be much greater for the next 40 years..

A possible homework/exam study timetable, for weeknights in the week or two before exams:

For Weekends before exams (Junior and Senior) – 13 hours of study in total

2.5 hours (Junior) 3.5 hoursTo 5:00 Leisure/sport Leisure/sport5:00 – 5:30 STUDY STUDY5:50 – 6:00 STUDY STUDY6:00 – 6:30 Relax/Dinner STUDY6:30 – 7:00 Relax/Dinner Dinner7:00 – 7:30 STUDY STUDY7:30 – 8:00 STUDY STUDY8:00 – 8:30 STUDY Relax8:30 – 9:00 Relax STUDY9:00 – 9:30 Relax STUDY9:30 – 10:00 Bed Relax10:00 – 10:30 Bed

Saturday Sunday9:00 – 10:00 Leisure STUDY10:00 – 11:00 Leisure STUDY11:00 – 12:00 Leisure STUDY12:00 – 1:00 Leisure/Lunch Leisure1:00 – 2:00 STUDY Lunch2:00 – 3:00 STUDY STUDY3:00 – 4:00 Leisure STUDY4:00 – 5:00 STUDY STUDY5:00 – 6:00 STUDY Dinner6:00 – 7:00 Leisure/Dinner STUDY7:00 – 8:00 Leisure STUDY8:00 – 9:00 Leisure STUDY9:00 – 10:00 Leisure Leisure10:00 – 11:00 Bed Bed


Note how it is possible, with good study timetable, to keep plenty of leisure time, have good breaks between study, and avoid late night work.

BreaksTake long breaks every few hours..Also take short breaks.. How long, and how often, will depend upon your concentration span.. You may work best in 30 minute spurts with five minute breaks in between, or longer spurts with ten minute breaks..

What should you start on?Some people start on the easiest or most interesting work, because that gets them going straight away.. Little time is wasted (i..e.. Putting things off).. By the time they get to any work that is harder or less interesting, they are in the ‘mood’, and know their work is nearly finished anyway.Other people do the opposite.. They save the easiest or most interesting work for last, when they may be feeling tired or bored, and start with the hardest, when they are the most alert..Every person is different. You must find out what works best for you.

Most students do not plan to fail - they fail to plan

AVONDALE COLLEGE LIBRARY - A PLACE TO STUDYQuiet, focused study in the library during exam week is an option that suits many senior students

B) Exam Technique

The two easiest way to lose exam marks are: 1. Not following instructions 2. Running out of time

Before the examExamine previous exams. How are they organized? How are instructions and questions worded, what are the sections, and how are marks allocated? Find out if the format of this exam will be the same.

On the day • Do not stay up late studying the previous night. Try to keep your normal sleep patterns (if they are good!) • Find at least half an hour before the exam to skim over main points – just to get your brain working.. But don’t try to learn anything new! • Have a solid breakfast • Arrive at the exam room on time or early. Arriving late can throw your confidence and concentration, as well as losing you valuable time..

When you are issued your paper:Scan the whole exam.. Look especially for questions that continue over a page.. Read and then re-read all the instructions.. Do not assume that the format will be the same as for previous years..

When the exam starts: Five essential minutes of organisationMany students will start writing answers the moment they can.. Don’t be put off by this.. You will gain


more from spending your first few minutes organising your exam. • Jot down the questions you will do, in the order you will do them. Start with the questions you will find easiest (usually short answers, because the questions help to jog your memory, whereas when writing essays you are ‘starting from scratch’).. • Jot down key dates, facts, mnemonics, that you may later forget. • Calculate roughly how much time you should spend on each section. For example a section worth 25 marks should be given about one quarter of the time, 30 minutes in a two hour exam.. If you stick to your calculations you should not run out of time.. (Note that essays may take longer than their ‘mark allocation’, but, if you are well prepared, short answer questions may take less time)..

Keep all this information in front of you at all times.. (Don’t lose it under other papers)..

Short answer questions 1.. Do not waste time writing out the wording of the question.. Give the answer only.. 2.. The question may require one or two words only.. Rarely will a one mark short answer question require more than two sentences.. 3.. Never put more than one answer.. If you cannot make up your mind between one possibility and another, then guess.. If you put two answers, one may be right but the other one must be wrong! Therefore you will get no mark..

Multi Choice questions 1.. Read the options very carefully.. They test your understanding of English, as well as your understanding of the particular subject.. The difference between the ‘right’ answer, and the next best one, may be very subtle.. 2.. Look out for any options that contain a negative word – i..e.. “Which of the following was not the reason why Mount Pinatubo erupted”.. When speed- reading it is easy to miss the ‘not’.. 3.. Place an asterisk alongside questions you are uncertain about and return to them later in the exam.. 4.. Always put an answer to a multi-choice question.. You have nothing to lose if it is wrong..

EssaysThere are different kinds of essays.. An essay may ask you to: • Tell a story (English), or • Argue a case/give your point of view (English or Social Science), or • Describe or explain a specific event or situation (English or Social Science)

If you have to write about a specific topic, underline the words that define that topic. These may be names, dates, people, countries, regions, ideas, concepts.. For example:

Outline the ways in which New Zealand has gained security in the South Pacific since 1945.

Activity: How much time should you spend on each of the following sections in a two hour exam?[ ] Short Answers – 10 marks[ ] Multi Choice – 10 marks[ ] Matching Answers – 10 marks[ ] Skills – 20 marks[ ] Paragraphs – 20 marks[ ] 2 Essays – 30 marks


Doing this ensures that you answer the question directly and that your answer is relevant..

Also examine the instructions that tell you what to do with the topic.. • Straightforward instructions: Describe, outline, explain, summarise. Here you are expected to tell a story or show a situation.. You will be marked according to how much information your essay contains, and whether it is relevant, factually correct and well organised.. • More demanding instructions: Compare, contrast. Here you must compare (generally) two people, events, situations, and draw some conclusions about what they have in common and what is different.. • Most demanding instructions: Analyse, evaluate, critique, comment, discuss. Here you must give opinions – yours or others – and then evidence to support these opinions.. • These reflect the steps up the SOLO ‘ladder’ of thinking and response.

Exam TroubleshootingIf you remember something that should have been included earlier in the essay:Place an asterisk (*) where this section should have gone in the essay, and alongside write ‘please refer to separate sheet’.. Then write the new section on a separate sheet, headed by the asterisk.. Head this sheet INSERT..If you are running out of time • Decrease the amount of detail in your answers. Remember that most of the marks in an essay come from the main points, not the detail.. • If desperate, forget about writing proper prose, and list main points in note form. You will still get some marks for these.. • Always attempt every question. You will probably get more marks from doing all questions fairly quickly, than from doing only half of the exam really thoroughly..If you finish earlyThere should be no such thing as finishing exam earlyIf you are lucky enough to have some time in hand, do not waste it..Use the extra time to check, check and re-check your work: • Read essays quietly aloud to yourself. This is the best way to find errors. • Return to short answers you were unsure of (which should be asterisked). • Ensure that all sections of the exam have been answered.You will almost certainly find errors and gaps, and be able to improve your exam.

Activity: Underline the defining words in the following essay questions

In the novel Simon Says, what were the reasons why Brian became enemies with Frank and Simon. Why did they become friends again later?

What were the effects of the eruption of Mount Pinatubo on the surrounding area over the following year?

What choices does a consumer have every time he considers buying an item?

What actions were taken by Maori in the 1920’s and 1930’s to retain their land?


C) Summary of the Mid-Year Examinations

Accounting (11 CAC) IGCSE

Length of Exam - 2 hours, Total Marks - 87 • 22 Multi-choice questions • 5 longer accounting questionsMultichoice Questions - 22 Marks - Calculation of assets, liabilities and OE - Buying and selling on credit - Calculation of gross profit - Accounting principles - Source documents - Recording of discounts - Petty cash imprest system - Calculation of discounts - Sales returns journal and purchase returns journal entries to ledgers - Purpose of the trial balance - Accounting errorsLonger Questions:Question 1 (10 Marks) - Books of prime entry - Classification of assets and liabilities - Accounting errorsQuestion 2 (12 Marks) - Ledger accounts - Explanation of cash book entries - Calculation of cash discounts - Correcting errors in financial statementsQuestion 3 (9 Marks) - Capital and Revenue expenditure and corrected Net Profit calculationQuestion 4 (12 Marks) - Sales Journal, Sales Returns Journal and the ledgersQuestion 5 (22 Marks) - Trading and Profit and Loss account and Balance Sheet from Trial Balance.

Accounting (12 CAC) AS

Length of Exam: 2 hours, Total Marks: 90 marks • 10 Multichoice Questions • 2 and a half longer accounting questionsMultichoice Questions: 10 MarksLonger questions:Question 1 (30 Marks) - Prepare Manufacturing Account and Profit and Loss account from a trial balance, making adjustments.. - Adjustments include Depreciation, doubtful debts, accruals, prepayments.. - Show understanding of prudence and examples of how this concept is applied in financial statements.Question 2 (20 Marks) - Prepare Capital Accounts after new partner.. Dealing with Goodwill.. - Prepare Income Statement and Appropriation Account..Question 3 (30 Marks) - Focus on Marginal costing and preparing statements showing contribution per unit for 3 products.. - Calculating monthly profit.


- Making the most profitable use of limited resources due to material shortage.

Accounting (13 CAC) A2

Length of Exam: 2 hours, Total Marks: 119 marks • 15 multichoice questions • 2 and a half longer accounting questions Multichoice Questions: 15 Marks - Coverage of chapters completed up to and including cash flowsLonger questions:Question 1 (40 Marks) - Prepare an Income Statement and Balance Sheet for a company with adjustments.. - Revaluation of assets, depreciation, impairment loss - IAS 10, adjusting and non adjusting eventsQuestion 2 (40 Marks) - Ratios and percentages, must know all - Prepare Income Statement and Changes in Equity A/C and Balance Sheet - Income gearing, Gearing - Comments on ratios and liquidityQuestion 3 (24 Marks) - Prepare a Cash Flow Statement from two Balance Sheets..

Accounting (11 ACC) Level: 1

Length of Exam: 2 hoursAchievement Standards being covered:AS 90976 1.1 Demonstrate an understanding of accounting concepts for small entities (3 Credits)AS 90978 1.3 Prepare financial statements for a sole proprietor (5 Credits)Topics / activities within the Achievement Standards:AS 90976 - Users of accounting information - Specialised areas of accounting - Purpose of the Income Statement and the Statement of Financial Position - Recognising financial elements (Assets, Liability, Equity, Income, Expenses) - Defining and applying the financial elements (A, L, OE, E and I) - Calculation of business Equity from the given list of assets and liabilities - Accounting concepts - Identifying Accounting concepts and their definition and application Including notion of Accounting Entity, notion of Monetary Measurement, Historical Cost, Period Reporting, Going Concern, Accrual BasisAS 90978Question 1 - Preparation of a fully classified Income Statement - Preparation of Statement of Financial Position (Balance Sheet) - Preparation of Property, Plant & Equipment note


Length of Exam: 2 hours - Internal 91386 - 3 creditsAchievement Standard 91386 - Demonstrate understanding of an inventory subsystem for an entity Paper One: 30 mins


• Prepare an Inventory card using Weighed average or FIFO ***CLOSED book***Paper Two: 1.5 hours OPEN book - (you can bring in your research notes, but NOT the workbook) • The implications of using a perpetual inventory system. • A summary of the types of inventory management systems and valuation methods a business could use, together with any recommendations (with reasons and implications) why one particular system would suit a business better than another.. • The importance of internal controls, and why the following are important.. - authorisation of inventory purchases - checking inventory received - using purchase orders or payment vouchers - authorisation of payment to suppliers for inventory/stocktaking - managing inventory levels – and other inventory ordering methods..Prepare a report, relating the description of each element to a particular business, explaining what is involved and the impact it will have on the business, for example, what each element will ensure or what it will prevent from happening.. Be sure to link any recommendations in your report to the goals of the business..


Length of Exam: 2 hoursAchievement Standards being covered: AS91406 (5 Credits)Process financial information for companiesPrepare financial statements for companiesTopics/activities within the Achievement Standards:Question 1: Company Share Issue - Issuing shares to public - Contributed Equity General Journals and Ledger accounts - Journal Entry for dividend payment - Solvency TestQuestion 2: Share issue using a share broker - General Journals and Ledger accountsQuestion 3: Entries for company taxation and dividend payments - Journals and - Ledger accountsQuestion 4: Companies Final Accounts - Income Statement - Balance Sheet - Notes to Income Statement and Balance Sheet

Automotive Engineering (12 TAE) Level 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: US21675 Demonstrate knowledge of automotive batteries (2 Credits)Time Available: 1½ hoursGrades Available: Non Achieved and AchievedSummary of Examination Format and Activities: Test consisting of one (1) exam paper.. 100% attainment is needed to pass this test..Resources provided to help preparation for exam: Student information booklet that provides relevant information and practical demonstrations..


Biology (11 CBI) IGCSE

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: N/ATopics included in the examination: - Cells and cell processes - Animal nutrition - Plant nutrition and transport - Respiration and human transportTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: - A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and UTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activites (Including recommended time allocation): - 30 marks from 30 multichoice questions based on paper 1 (allow 30 minutes), - 60 marks from short answer questions based on papers 2 and 3 (allow 60 minutes) - 30 marks from short answer questions based on paper 6 (allow 30 minutes)

Biology (12 CBI) AS

Topics included in the examination: - Cell structure - Biological molecules - Enzymes - Cell membranes and transport.. (Topics A-D)Total Marks Available/Grades Available: - A, B, C, D, E, and UTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activites (Including recommended time allocation): - Section 1: 30 multi-choice questions (allow 30 minutes) - Section 2: Short answer and longer structured questions (allow 1..5 hours)

Biology (13 CBI) A2

Topics included in the examination: - Energy and respiration - Photosynthesis - Regulation and control (Topics A-N)Total Marks Available/Grades Available: - A*, A, B, C, D, E, and UTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activites (Including recommended time allocation): - Section 1: Short answer and longer structured questions (allow 1..5 hours) - Section 2: Planning, analysis and evaluation (allow 30 minutes)

Biology (12 BIO) Level: 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91156 Demonstrate understanding of life at a cellular level.. (4 credits) Practice only.Topics included in the examination: 3 Life processes at the cellular level include: - Photosynthesis - Respiration - Cell division (DNA replication and mitosis as part of the cell cycle)..Biological ideas, as they relate to each of the life processes at the cellular level, are selected from: - Movement of materials (including diffusion, osmosis, active transport) - Enzyme activity (specific names of enzymes are not required) - Factors affecting the process


- Details of the processes only as they relate to the overall functioning of the cell (specific names of stages are not required).. - Reasons for similarities and differences between cells such as cell size and shape, and type and number of organelles present..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: - N, A, M, ETime Available: 1 hourSummary of Examination Format and Activites (Including recommended time allocation):Exam questions will be short paragraph and essay style answers contributing towards overall grade..

Biology (13 BIO) Level: 3

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91605 Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation.. (4 credits) practice onlyTopics included in the examination: Evolutionary processes involve the following biological ideas: - Role of mutation - Gene flow - Role of natural selection and genetic drift - Modes of speciation (sympatric, allopatric) - Reproductive isolating mechanisms that contribute to speciation (geographical, temporal, ecological, behavioural, structural barriers, polyploidy) - Patterns such as divergence, convergence, adaptive radiation, co-evolution, punctuated equilibrium and gradualism..Scientific evidence for evolution, which may include examples from New Zealand’s flora and fauna, will be selected from: - Fossil evidence - Comparative anatomy (homologous and analogous structures) - Molecular biology (proteins and DNA analysis) - Biogeography..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: - N, A, M, ETime Available: 1 hourSummary of Examination Format and Activites (Including recommended time allocation):Exam questions will be short paragraph and essay style answers contributing towards overall grade..

Business Studies (11 CBS) IGSCE

2 Hours - Test your understanding of each of the following by going over the units covered in class.. Although each unit covers one aspect of the subject, it is important to remember that Business Studies is not made up of a series of separate and unconnected topics..Exam Preparation and Technique:You should be able to perform to the best of your ability if you: - Revise thoroughly before the examinations – allow plenty of time for this and avoid leaving it until the last minute.. - Your examination will consist of Paper 1 which is short answer questions.. It often asks for terms to be explained or suggestions to be made about particular business situations..It will be helpful to revise the following topics: - Chapter 1: The purpose of business activity - Chapter 2: Types of business activity - Chapter 3: Forms of business organisation - Chapter 4: Government and economic influences on business - Chapter 10: Organisational structure - Chapter 11: Managing a business - Chapter 24: Factors affecting location


- Chapter 25: Business in the international communityTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: - A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and U

Business Studies (12 CBS) (Cambridge Examination) AS

Length of Exam: 2 HoursPaper One - 1.5 hours (Short Answer and Case Study) - Marketing - Market Research - The Marketing Mix - Business Structure - Business Objectives - Stakeholders - Management and leadership - Enterprise - Human Resource ManagementTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: - A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and U

Business Studies (13 CBS) A2

Length of Exam - 2 hoursBusiness in it’s Environment.. Refer text pages 3 – 137Topics: - Business structure - Size of business - Stakeholders in a business - External influences on a businessExternal economic influences on business behaviorTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: - A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and U

Carpentry (11 TCA) Level 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: US24352 Demonstrate knowledge of and apply safe working practices in the construction of a BCATS projects (2 Credits).Time Available: 2 hoursGrades Available: Non Achieved and AchievedSummary of Examination Format and Activities: Students need to fill out an assessment record sheet that records hazards they have identified and managed while working on their projects, in a workshop environment.. Resources provided to help preparation for exam:Student information booklet that provides relevant information, practical work using a relevant range of personal protective equipment and safety videos..


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: US12927 Identify, describe and select hand tools for 3 BCATS projects (6 Credits)Time Available: 2 hoursGrades Available: Non Achieved and AchievedElement 1: Identify, describe and select hand tools for 3BCATS projects.. Range: Steel rule, folding rule, carpenter’s pencil, measuring tape, try square, combination square, sliding


level, spirit level, string line, plumb bob, cross cut saw, coping saw, hacksaw, chisels, planes, oilstone, rasps and files, sanding block, claw hammer, nail punch, pinchers, hand drill, twist bits, screwdriver, adjustable spanner, pliers, cramps.. Three specialist tools used in working with any of the following materials- metals, glass, concrete, plastics, upholstery (fabric or leather), manufactured boards..Element 2: Use hand tools for the construction of BCATS projects.. Tools are used to complete work in accordance with job requirements.. Use of tools is in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, materials and construction process requirements. The use of tools complies with the specific industry and work place safety requirements..Resources provided to help preparation for exam: Student information booklet that provides relevant information and practical work already undertaken.. Videos - Can’t see the wood and Click View TAFE Technical Timber videos..


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: US17135 Operate and maintain a bandsaw in joinery work (6 Credits)Time Available: 2 hoursGrades Available: Non Achieved and Achieved Element 1: Set up and operate a bandsaw in joinery work. Performance criteria: The bandsaw is set up in accordance with legislation and manufacturer’s specifications. Required jigs and templates are made to meet job specifications. Required jigs and templates are used to guide the machine operation in accordance with the job specifications. The material is machined to meet job specifications. Element 2: Maintain a bandsaw in joinery work.. Performance criteria: Cutting points are maintained to manufacturer’s specifications. Bandsaw is maintained in working order to manufacturer’s specifications. Any faults are corrected in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications and workplace practice.Resources provided to help preparation for exam: Student information booklet that provides relevant information and practical work already undertaken..

Chemistry (12 CHE) Level 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: C2.1 (AS91161) Carry out quantitative analysis (4 Credits internal). Carrying out an acid-base titration and calculations using the mole equations, N=m/M and n=cV.. Also calculations involving relative molar mass, empirical and molecular formulae..Available Grades: N, A, M, ETime available: 1.5 hoursIt is suggested that students spend about an hour of the exam time carrying out the practical titrations and selecting accurate values in order to carry out the subsequent calculation..

Chemistry (13 CHE) Level 3

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: C3.4 (AS91390) Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principals and the properties of particles and substances (5 credits practice external).. Electronic configurations (s, p, d notation), periodic trends, attractive forces between particles, Lewis structures, transition metals and thermochemistry.. Available Grades: N, A, M, E Time available: 1 hour


Standard C3.7 (AS91393) Demonstrate understanding of oxidation reduction processes (3 credits internal) Define oxidation-reduction reactions, write redox half and full equations, identify common oxidising and reducing agents, electrolytic, electrochemical and galvanic cell processes..Available Grades: N, A, M, and ETime available: 1 hour

Chemistry (11 CCH) IGCSE

Available Grades: A*, A, B, C, D, E, F, G and UTime available: 2 hours - Section 1 (30min) 30 multiple choice questions - Section 2 (1..5 hours) 10-15 structured questions Topics included: Particle Theory, Bonding, Calculations and Metals

Chemistry (12 CCH) AS

Available Grades: A, B, C, D, E and UTime available: 2 hours - Section 1 (30min) 20 multiple choice questions - Section 2 (1..5 hours) 6 structured questionsTopics included: Bonding and Calculations

Chemistry (13 CCH) A2

Available Grades: A*, A, B, C, D, E, and UTime available: 2 hours - Section 1 (11/4 hours) 6 structured questions - Section 2 (45 mins) 1 practical skills (analysis) questionTopics included: Analytical Techniques, Electrochemistry, Biochemistry and Kinetics

Classical Studies (12 CLS) Level 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS 91200 (4 credits)Time Available: 2 hoursTotal Marks Available: N, A, M, E..Summary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Students are to answer two questions on Homer’s Odyssey, in paragraphs and/or essay format; allow one hour per question..

Classical Studies (13 CLS) Level 3

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS 91394 (4 Credits)Time Available: 2 hoursTotal Marks Available: N, A, M, E..Summary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Students are to answer two questions on Virgil’s Aenead, on refill in paragraph and/or essay format. Allow one hour per question..


Dance (11 DSE) Level 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS90005 (4 Credits)Topics included in the examination: - Music and movement - The use of the elements of dance in the genre or style - Costume/clothing - Purpose of the dance genre or style - Circumstances and conditions during a time period of the genre or style..Total Marks Available: N, A, M, E..Time Available: 1.5 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): - There will be four questions - Each question will have three parts – paragraph or bullet point ideas - Approximately 20 mins on each question - Answer all questions


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91211 (4 Credits)Topics included in the examination: - Sound - Contrasts - One key idea - DynamicsTotal Marks Available: N, A, M, E..Time Available: 1.5 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities: - Four questions in essay format - Room for diagrams to support answers - 20 minutes per question - Answer all questions


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91594 (4 Credits)Topics included in the examination: - The use of space - Gender roles in the dance - The dancers’ technique and expressionTotal Marks Available: N, A, M, E..Time Available: 1.5 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities: - Four questions to be answered in essay format - 20 minutes per question - Room for diagrams to help illustrate your answers - Answer all questions

Drama (11 DRA) Level 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS90011 (4 Credits) Demonstrate understanding of the use of drama aspects within live performance..


Topics included in the examination: - Explanation of how drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies were used in live performance.. - This includes a performance that you have participated in as an actor and a performance that you have viewed as a member of an audience.. Performances should have been viewed within this calendar year as part of this year’s drama course.. - Give details from each performance including title, playwright or theatre company, venue and date of the performance..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: N,A,M,ETime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): - Question 1 - Explain how a convention was used to develop a character prior to your own performance.. The performance may be devised or scripted - Recommended time: 40 minutes - Question 2 – Explain how voice techniques were used to create a role in a live performance you have seen.. – Recommended time: 40 minutes - Question 3 - Explain how a technology was used in a moment of tension in a live performance you have seen - Recommended time: 40 minutes


NCEA Standard Examined and Credits: 91219 (4 Credits) Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance..Topics included in the examination: - Write about live drama or theatre you have performed in and seen as a member of an audience. - Give details from each performance including title, playwright or theatre company, and date of the performance.. Performances should have been viewed within this calendar year as part of this year’s drama course.. - All the questions require knowledge of drama techniques, elements, conventions and technologies..Total Marks Available/Grades: N,A,M,ETime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): - Question 1 – Discuss how time was created in your own live performance – 40 minutes - Question 2 – Discuss how monologue, soliloquy, spoken thoughts, or similar conventions were used to reveal character in a live drama performance you have seen.. – 40 minutes - Question 3 – Discuss how the use of a technology enhanced a moment of tension in a live drama performance you have seen.. – 40 minutesSupport your answers with annotated sketches..


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91518 (4 credits) Demonstrate understanding of live drama performance..Topics included in the examination: - All the components of Drama – that is, elements, techniques, conventions and technologies.. You will be required to respond to a live performance you have seen this calendar year.. - You must name the title of the play, the playwright, the company/ensemble, date and the venue.. Total Marks Available/Grades Available: N,A,M,ETime Available: 90 minutes


Summary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): - Question 1 – Discuss the structure of the performance - Recommended time: 40 minutes - Question 2 – Discuss the use of technology or technologies to create a dramatic moment. - Recommended time: 40 minutes - Question 3 – Discuss the use of combinations of techniques in a specific moment. - Recommended time: 40 minutesSupport your answers with annotated sketches..

Economics (11 ECO) Level: 1

Length of Exam: 1.5 hours (4 Credits Practice)Achievement Standards being covered: Achievement Standard 1..1 • Question one Economic decisions and values including scarcity, choice and opportunity cost.. • Question two Explain demand concepts.. Illustrate on a demand curve the effects of changing prices.. • Question three Fully explain the relationship between different types of goods and describe this relationship including flow on effects. • Question four Explain the types of goods and the effects of changing household income levels on expenditure patterns • Question five Relationships between different goods and impacts on demand..


Length of Exam: 1.5 hoursThe following Achievement Standards is being covered: AS 91222 2.1 Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models (4 Credits Practice) • Question one Explain the effects of economic events on inflation using the AS/AD model • Question two Use the quantity theory of money to fully explain the effect of changes to its components including the money supply and the price level • Question three Compare and contrast the effects of inflation on different groups in society • Question four Identify and explain in detail the differences between the stages of the business cycle Compare and contrast the effect of the stages of the business cycle on inflation


Length of Exam: 1.5 hoursAchievement Standards being covered: AS 91399 3.1 Demonstrate understanding of the efficiency of market equilibrium (4 Credits Practice) • Question One – Market equilibrium and Sales tax Explain in detail how market forces work to restore the market to equilibrium after an event Explain why a market would be considered to be allocatively efficient Be able to clearly show the effects of a sales tax on a supply and demand graph Compare the effects of a sales tax on different participants in the market


• Question two – International Trade Clearly show on a supply and demand diagram the results of free trade on the market for a product Show on your diagram the result of the introduction of a tariff Compare the effect of the tariff on different market participants and the efficiency of a market. • Question three – Subsidy and Price Control Clearly show on a supply and demand diagram the effect of a subsidy Show the effects on consumer surplus of the payment of a subsidy Be able to explain the effect on allocative efficiency of the payment of a subsidy Explain the effect of price controls and their effect on efficiency using supply and demand diagrams..

English (11 CEN) IGCSE

CIE Objectives/Topics to be covered: Two topics from Paper 4Total Marks available: 50Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Exam Format:2 Questions (1 hour per essay). Students must answer a poetry question and then one other question from the text they have studied in class.. Students MUST answer two different types of question.. (i..e.. one passage, one empathic, etc..) All questions in this paper carry equal marks..Topics: • Poetry: based on the poetry studied in term 1. • Essay: Drama: Text studied in term 1.

English (12 CEN) AS

CIE objectives/Topics to be covered: At least one essay from Paper 3: Poetry and Prose (some will do one essay from Paper 4: Drama)..Total Marks Available: 50 marksTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Exam Format: 2 Questions (1 hour per essay). Students must answer a poetry question and a drama. Students MUST answer one passage and one open question.. All questions carry equal marks..Topics: • Poetry: based on the poetry studied in term 1 • Drama/Prose: based on the text studied in term 1

English (13 CEN) A2

CIE objectives/Topics to be covered: Two topics, one from Paper 5 and one from Paper 6Total Marks Available: 50 marksTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Exam Format: 2 Questions (1 hour per essay). Students must answer a poetry question (Keats) and a Shakespeare (As You Like It) question.. Students MUST answer two questions.. All questions in this paper carry equal marks..Topics: • Poetry: from the Keats collection, based on the poetry studied in Term 1. • Shakespeare: from ‘As You Like It’ studied in term 1.


English (11 ENP) Level: 1

NCEA Standards Examined: 90849 Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence (4 credits, End Of Year) Topics included in the examination: Written text(s) – Novel, Poem, Short StoryTotal Marks Available / Grades Available: None for practice exam, 4 credits – end of yearTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): 2 hours to write 1 written text essay on either Novel, Poem, Short Story..

English (11 ENC) Level: 1

NCEA Standards Examined: 90849 Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence, 4 credits – End Of Year, 90851 Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence, 4 credits – End of Year..Topics included in the examination: Written text(s) – Novel, Poem, Short Story, Unfamiliar Texts – identify language features in poetry, short text(s) or articlesTotal Marks Available / Grades Available: None for practice exam, 8 credits – end of yearTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): 1 hour to write 1 written text essay on either Novel, Poem, Short Story, 1 hour to write on unfamiliar texts..

English (11 ENG) Level: 1

NCEA Standards Examined: 90849 Show understanding of specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), using supporting evidence (4 credits, End of year), 90851 Show understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, using supporting evidence, 4 credits – End of year..Topics included in the examination: Written text(s) – Novel, Poem, Short Story, Unfamiliar Texts – identify language features in poetry, short text(s) or articles..Total Marks Available / Grades Available: N,A,M,E, (8 credits – end of year)Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): 1 hour to write 1 written text essay on either Novel, Poem, Short Story, 1 hour to write on unfamiliar texts..


NCEA Standards Examined: Practice AS91100, Practice AS91098Topics included in the examination: Unfamiliar texts and short written texts..Total Grades Available: N,A,M,ETime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): 2 papers, 1 hour to complete each paper, practice essay on short written texts for AS91098.. Practice unfamiliar texts (3 texts: Poem, prose extract, opinion piece)..


NCEA Standards Examined: Practice AS91100 Topics that included in the examination: Unfamiliar textsTotal Marks Available: N,A,M,E


Time Available: 1.5 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Practice unfamiliar texts (3 texts: Poem, prose extract, opinion piece) - spend half an hour on each text..

English (12 ENP) Level: 2

NCEA Standards Examined: AS91101, Portfolio WritingTopics included in the examination: Writing task #2 (Creative or Formal/Opinion piece) for AS91101 Writing PortfolioTotal Grades Available: N,A,M,ETime Available: 1.5 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Prior to the exam, 12ENP teachers will have given out suggested writing tasks for students to work on in the exam..


NCEA Standards Examined: AS91474 Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts.Topics included in the examination: Close reading unfamiliar prose and poetry..Total Marks Available / Grades Available: N,A,M,E.. No actual credits available..Time Available: 1.5 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation):THREE QUESTIONS - One on unfamiliar poetry - One on unfamiliar prose - One to compare and contrast writers’ techniquesTWO PAPERS - Resource booklet - Answer booklet


AS91474 – Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written textsTopics that could be included in the examination: Close reading unfamiliar prose and poetry..Total Marks Available Grades/ Available: N,A,M,E.. No actual credits available..Time Available: 1.5 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): THREE QUESTIONS - One on unfamiliar poetry - One on unfamiliar prose - One to compare and contrast writers’ techniquesTWO PAPERS - Resource booklet - Answer booklet

ESOL Level: 2 NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing: (6 Credits).Topics included in the examination: Narrative piece of writing – 500 wordsTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: N, A, M, E


Time Available – 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities: This is another piece of writing that will go into your writing portfolio.. You will bring your brainstorm/ planning information sheet and write your essay in the exam.. You must show some editing skills and be able to craft your essay to a reasonably good standard..

ESOL Level: 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: Produce formal writing: (3 Credits)Topics included in the examination: Argument essay - 350 wordsTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: N, A, M, ETime Available – 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities: This is another piece of writing that will go into your writing portfolio.. You must bring you brainstorm/ planning information sheet and write your essay in the exam.. You must show some editing skills and be able to craft your essay to a reasonably good standard..

Food Technology (11 TFN) Level: 1

NCEA Standards included in examination: AS91047 – Undertake development to make a prototype to address a brief (6 Credits Internal)Standards covered prior to the examination: AS91044 – Undertake brief development to address a need or opportunity (4 Credits Internal)Time available: 2 Hours Following brief development and identification of specifications, students will use the allocated time to develop an identified conceptual design to meet their specification. Students will be required to bring their portfolio with them, their manufacturing plan and appropriate evaluation methods..


Time available: 2 hoursNCEA Achievement Standard 2.3 - Develop a conceptual design for an outcome - (6 Credits)Practical Assessment-1 hourPortfolio Work- 1 hourStudents will be required to bring their portfolio with them..


Time available: 2 hoursNCEA Achievement Standard 3.1 (91610- Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense.. (8 Credits).Practical Assessment- 1 hour Students will develop a food product to demonstrate its fitness for purpose in addressing the given food issue..Portfolio Work- 1 hour Students will taste and evaluate their product to justify that the product they made meets the needs of their chosen clients..Preparation - Students will be required to bring their portfolio with them, their production plan and appropriate evaluation methods..

Food orders due week 1 term two and also arrange an appointment with your stakeholders for the feedback..


French (11 FRE) Level: 1

NCEA Standards Examined: AS90878 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken French texts on areas of most immediate relevance (5 Credits practice only)AS90881 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of French texts on areas of most immediate relevance (5 Credits practice only).Topics included in the examination: People and things; appearance and qualities; home; school; holidaysTotal marks available/grades available: Achieved, Achieved with Merit, Achieved with Excellence..Time available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation):Listening and Reading: There will be 2-3 reading texts. Question types may include making additions to a map, plan or picture; completing a grid or a form; matching visual material with statements; guided summary.. There will be questions designed to provide evidence of achievement, merit and excellence.. Recommended time: 1 hour for each..

French (12 FRE) Level: 2NCEA Standards Examined: AS91118 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken French texts on familiar matters (5 credits - practice only)AS91121 Demonstrate understanding of written and / or visual French test(s) on familiar matters (5 credits – practice only)Topics included in the examination: There will be texts on matters such as personal and/or community interest, conversation, short stories or reports. The texts will reflect the relationship between language and culture.Total marks available/grades available: Achieved, Achieved with Merit, Achieved with Excellence..Time available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation):You will need to demonstrate understanding of texts through clarifying or summarizing information, ideas and opinions; producing, annotating, amending, and completing visual representations of ideas, e.g. maps, sketches, diagrams; or rephrasing French statements for a different or specific purpose, e.g. making a recommendation or giving advice.. Recommended time: 1 hour for each..

French (13 FRE) Level: 3

NCEA Standards Examined: AS91543 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken French texts on familiar matters (5 credits- practice only)AS91546 Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual French texts (5 credits – practice only)Topics included in the examination: There will be developed texts on both concrete and abstract matters such as media extracts on tops of social interest, conversations, interviews, articles, blogs, images, advertisements, diagrams, posters, programmes, short stories and reports.. There may be texts included that develop a line of argument..Total marks available/grades available: Achieved, Achieved with Merit, Achieved with Excellence..Time available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation):You will need to demonstrate understanding of texts through clarifying or summarising information, ideas and opinions; producing, annotating, amending, and completing visual representations of ideas, e.g. maps, sketches, diagrams; or rephrasing French statements for a different or specific purpose, e.g.


making a recommendation, giving advice..Recommended time: 1 hour for each..

Geography (11 GEO) Level: 1

NCEA Standards Examined: Practice AS91012 Contemporary geographic issue (3 credits – Internal)Topics included in the examination: Pollution at the Rotorua LakesTotal Grades Available: N, A, M, E..Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): This time period will be a combination of teaching and assessing part of the assessment..

Geography (11 GEC) Level: 1

NCEA Standards Examined: Practice AS91009 Sustainable use of an environment (3 credits – Internal)Topics included in the examination: Dairy FarmingTotal Grades Available: N, A, M, E..Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): This time period will be a combination of teaching and assessing part of the assessment..


NCEA Standards Examined: Practice AS91245 Contemporary geographic issue (3 credits - Internal)Topics included in the examination: Kaipara Harbour -TurbinesTotal Grades Available: N, A, M, E..Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): This time period will be a combination of teaching and assessing part of the assessment..

Geography (12 GEC) Level: 2

NCEA Standards Examined: Practice AS91245 Contemporary geographic issue (3 credits – Internal)Topics included in the examination: Kaipara Harbour -TurbinesTotal Grades Available: N, A, M, E..Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): This time period will be a combination of teaching and assessing part of the assessment..


NCEA Standards Examined: Practice AS91428 Significant Event (Internal)Topics included in the examination: PasifikaTotal Grades Available: N, A, M, E..Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): This time period will be a combination of teaching and assessing part of the assessment..

Geography (13 GEC) Level 3


NCEA Standards Examined: Practice AS91428 Significant Event (Internal)Topics included in the examination: PasifikaTotal Grades Available: N, A, M, E..Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): This time period will be a combination of teaching and assessing part of the assessment..

Geography (12 CGE) Cambridge

Topics included in the examination: Coasts and Global InterdependenceTotal Grades Available: A, B, C, D, E, U, N..Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Formal exam covering 2 topics.. (1hr per topic)..


Topics included in the examination: Population and HydrologyTotal Grades Available: A, B, C, D, E, U, N..Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Formal exam covering 2 topics.. (1hr per topic)..


Topics included in the examination: Coastal environments/ River systems) and (Geographic skills/alternative fieldwork)Total Grades Available: A, B, C, D, E, U, N..Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Formal exam consisting of 2 papers.. (1hr per paper)..

Graphics Technology (11 TGR) Level 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits:Students will be allocated tasks in preparation for the Six Achievement Standards against which course work will be assessed (90163, 91064, 91065, 91066, 91067, 91068).. Tasks may vary from student to student, according to individual progress to date, as determined by the assessment results of assignment tone..Time Available: 2 hoursGrades Available: N,A,M,E


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: (AS.91341 v2 int) (6 credits) Develop a spatial design through graphics practice..(AS.91342 v2 int) (6 credits) Develop a product design through graphics practice..Topics Included in the Examination: (AS91341 v2 (int) (6 credits) Communicating design features in spatial design.. (AS91342 v2 int) (6 credits) Communicating design features in product design..


Time Available: 2 hours durationSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): In-depth study of external specifications (1 hour). Communicating design features within spatial and product design (1 hour)..Requirements: Students are required to bring all drawing equipment and all design folio work, completed to date.. Communicating design features are essential elements of the design process at Level two.. This is an important opportunity to explore these requirements and practice these skills towards high level achievement.. Full attendance for the two hours is essential.. Punctuality is particularly important to ensure maximum use of time and everyone is equally informed of 2014 external submission..


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91629 v2 (6 credits) Resolve a spatial design through graphics practice..AS91630 v2 (6 credits) Resolve a product design through graphics practice..Topics Included in the Examination: Communicating design features and in-depth exploration of visual communication techniques.. Time Available: 2 hours durationSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): In-depth study of NZQA external specifications (1 hour). Graphics practice; applying complex design features and advanced visual communication techniques (1 hour)..Requirements: Students must have all drawing equipment and all folio work completed to date.. Communicating design features and using a wide range of media and modes effectively are essential elements of the design process at Level three.. This is an important opportunity to explore these requirements and practice these skills towards high level achievement.. Full attendance for the two hours is essential.. Punctuality is particularly important to ensure maximum use of time and everyone is equally informed of 2014 external submission..Total Marks/Grades Available: N, A, M, E

History (11 HIS) Level 1

NCEA standards examined and credits: 2 standards are assessed in this exam:AS91003 (Interpret Historical Sources):- Analyze a variety of pieces of evidence on a topic which you have not studied in class, or seen before.. You must answer three questions with paragraph answers.. Questions will be on some of the following: facts, points of view, cause and effect, change and continuity and the usefulness and reliability of evidence.. (4 Credits)AS91005 (Describe the causes and consequences of a significant historical event):- Write an essay to answer the following question using a case study you have covered in class.. “What are causes and consequences of an historical event or movement which you have studied? (4 Credits)Total Marks/Grades Available: N, A, M, ETime available: 2 hours (recommended to use 1 hour for Source Interpretation and 1 hour for Essay..


NCEA standards examined and credits: 2 standards are assessed in this exam:AS91231:- (Examine sources of an historical event) - analyse a variety of pieces of evidence on a topic which you have not studied in class, or seen before.. You must answer questions with paragraph answers. Questions will be on some of the following: facts, points of view, cause and effect, change and continuity and the usefulness and reliability of evidence.. (4 Credits)AS91233:- (Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event) - write an essay to answer the following question using a case study you have covered in class.. “Examine the causes and consequences of an historical event or movement which you have studied”.. (5 Credits)


Topics included in the examination: History of the Vietnam War..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: N, A, M, ETime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Resource interpretation from generic (non-contextualised) topic – recommended time = 1 hour Causes and consequences essay = 1 hour..


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: 91436 (3.3), (4 Credits) (Analyse a variety of pieces of evidence on a topic which you have not studied in class, or seen before).. You must answer three questions with paragraph answers. Questions will be on some of the following: facts, points of view, cause and effect, change and continuity and the usefulness and reliability of evidence..AS91438 (3.5) - (6 Credits) (Analyse causes and consequences of a significant historical event) - write an essay to answer the following question using a case study you have covered in class.. “Analyse the causes and consequences of an historical event or movement which you have studied”Total Marks Available/Grades Available: N, A, M, E availableTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Resource interpretation - 1 hour - Causes and Consequences essay - 1 hour

History (11 CHS) IGCSE

Topics included in the examination:Origins of Second World War, the reasons that International Peace had collapsed by 1939..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: A - ETime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): - CORE CONTENT (Origins of Second World War). Answer specific questions which test your ability to describe (5 marks), explain (7 marks) and evaluate (8 marks) the content.. - DEPTH STUDY (Weimar Germany) Answer specific questions which test your ability to describe (5 marks), explain (7 marks) and evaluate (8 marks) the content.. - SOURCE ANALYSIS: Answer questions based on your interpretation of sources (supplied in the exam).. The pieces of evidence supplied will be based on one aspect of the core content..

History (12 CHS) AS

Topics included in the examination:French Revolution, Italian and German Nationalism and Unification.Total Marks Available/Grades Available: A - ETime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): - Component 1 – Document study on Italian Unification. 2 questions, 1 hour - Component 2 – French Revolution content questions.. 2a – a causes question, 2b – an evaluative question.. 1 hour..

History (13 CHS) A2

Topics included in the examination:


French Revolution, Nationalism, Origins of World War 1..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: A - ETime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Write 2 essays: One source-based essay on the Origins of the First World War (1 hour) AND one other essay from a choice of two on the Modern Europe content covered so far in class (1 hour).. You will need to respond to a specific essay question in each of the two sections).

Hospitality (12 THO) Level 2

US 13276 V3 - Cook food items by Grilling (2 Credits)Time Allocation: 2 HoursStudents are required to complete an individual practical assessment using a revised time plan.. Students will be assessed using the following performance criteria as sited from HSI student workbooks..Prepare to grill food items - 1..1 Food items and other ingredients of the required type, quality and quantity for grilling are selected in accordance with dish requirements Range: Quality includes but is not limited to- appearance, smell within expiry date. - 1..2 Food items are prepared for grilling in accordance with dish requirements..Grill and present food items - 1..1 Food items are grilled to meet quality requirements Range: quality includes but is not limited to- degree of cooking, appearance, temperature.. - 1.2 Food items are finished and presented in accordance with dish requirements Range: Finishing’s may include but are not limited to- basic garnishing, accompaniments, sauces, portioning..In Preparation Revise the assessment schedule, feedback from practise practical and the performance criteria for US13276 Any queries seek help in class..Total Marks/Grades Available: N, A, M, E

Hospitality (13 THO) Level 3

US 13325 V3 – Prepare and bake basic cakes, sponges, & scones in a commercial kitchen. (4 Credits)Time Allocation: 2 HoursStudents are required to bake and present a cake individually in practical assessment conditions using a revised time plan.. Students will be assessed using the following performance criteria as sited from HSI student workbooks..Element 1: Prepare to bake basic cakes, sponges, and scones in a commercial kitchen. - 1..1 Ingredients for cake preparation of the required type, quality, and quantity are selected in accordance with dish requirements.. - 1..2 Ingredients are prepared using procedures that meet selected dish and establishment requirements in accordance with standard industry texts.. - 1..3 Food safety issues, and safe food handling practices for preparation and cooking of baked goods, are identified and explained in accordance with industry standard texts and legislative requirements..Element 2: Bake to bake basic cakes, sponges, and scones in a commercial kitchen. - 2..1 Cakes are baked in accordance with quality, dish and establishment requirements and standard industry texts.. - 2..2 Baking processes are suitable for product requirements.. - 2.3 Baked cakes are finished and presented to meet dish requirements - 2.4 Portion amounts and yields for baked good are identified and explained in accordance with dish and establishment requirements..


In PreparationRevise the assessment schedule, feedback from practise practical and the performance criteria for US 13325. Any queries seek help in class..Total Marks/Grades Available: N, A, M, E

Human Biology (11 HBI) Level: 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: Standard 90925 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with direction (4 Credits)Topics included in the examination: Developing a method with sequential steps for collecting data.. The collection method will include: - Identification of the range of the independent variable or the sample (at least three values). - Measurement of the dependent variable (or the collection of field data) with units. - Collecting, recording and processing primary data relevant to the purpose.. The raw data must be within a range of values feasible for the context.. - Reaching a conclusion based on interpretation of the processed data..Available grades: N, A, M, ETime Available: 3 HoursSummary of Examination Format Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Practical session with examination write up and evaluation..

Technology Digital Media (11 TDM) Level 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits AS 91052 v2, (4 Credits), Demonstrate understanding of the ways a technological outcome, people and social and physical environments interact (1..9) InternalTopics that could be included in the examination for AS91052- (tech outcomes interact):Demonstrate understanding of the ways a technological outcome, people and social and physical environments interact: - Describing the social and historical context within which a technological outcome is located.. - Identifying the people and social and physical environments that are connected to the technological outcome.. - Describing the successful and unsuccessful ways in which the technological outcome, the people, and the social and physical environments interact.. - Explaining how the people and the social and physical environments are connected to the technological outcome.. - Explaining the successful and unsuccessful ways in which the technological outcome, the people, and the social and physical environments interact.. - Discussing why the technological outcome, people, and social and physical environments interact in successful and unsuccessful ways..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: N,A, M, E Time Available: 2 hours

Technology Digital Media (12 TDM)

AS 91343 v2, Level 2, (4 Credits Internal), Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design, AS 91369, Digital Media, v2, (4 Credits Internal)Topics that could be included in the examination AS 91343:Using presentation techniques and the application of compositional principles, modes and media to promote the design..

Use visual communication techniques to compose a skillful presentation of a design involves:Integrating presentation techniques and the application of compositional principles, modes and media


in the composition of a cohesive presentation..

Use visual communication techniques to compose an effective presentation of a design involves:Composing a presentation that captures and promotes the essence of the design in a convincing manner..

Topics that could be included in the examination AS 91369, Digital MediaDemonstrate understanding of advanced concepts of digital media involves: - explaining, discuss and evaluate how advanced tools and techniques have been used to create, edit and integrate digital media outcomes - explaining, discuss and evaluate the standards and conventions used to produce digital media outcomes - explaining, discuss and evaluate how asset management and file management are applied in the development of digital media outcomes - explaining legal, ethical and moral considerations in relation to the requirements of digital media outcomes in the wider community - explaining, discuss and evaluate the data integrity and testing procedures used to ensure the outcome meets the specifications - explaining, discuss and evaluate how data integrity and testing procedures are applied when developing digital media outcomes..

Total Marks/Grades Available: N, A, M, ETime Available: 2 hours

Technology Digital Media (13 TDM) AS 910612, V2, Level 3, 4 Credits, Internal, Demonstrate understanding of how technological modelling supports technological development and implementation

Topics that could be included in the examination for AS91612: - Explaining how functional modelling is used to test competing and/or contestable factors and inform decisions during the development of a technological outcome - Explaining how prototyping is used to inform decisions for implementation of a technological outcome.. - Explaining how evidence regarding competing and/or contestable factors is gained from different forms of modelling to justify decisions made during the development and implementation of a technological outcome.. - Discussing how modelling enables informed, responsive and defensible decision making during the development and implementation of a technological outcome

Total Marks Available/Grades Available: N,A, M, E Time Available: 2 hours

Technology Print Media (12 TPM)

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits AS 91343 v2, Level 2, (4 Credits Internal) Use visual communication techniques to compose a presentation of a design, AS 91369, Digital Media, v2, cr 4, Internal

Topics that could be included in the examination AS 91343:Using presentation techniques and the application of compositional principles, modes and media to promote the design..


Use visual communication techniques to compose a skillful presentation of a design involves:integrating presentation techniques and the application of compositional principles, modes and media in the composition of a cohesive presentation..

Use visual communication techniques to compose an effective presentation of a design involves: Composing a presentation that captures and promotes the essence of the design in a convincing manner..

Topics that could be included in the examination AS 91369, Digital MediaDemonstrate understanding of advanced concepts of digital media involves: - explaining, discuss and evaluate how advanced tools and techniques have been used to create, edit and integrate digital media outcomes - explaining, discuss and evaluate the standards and conventions used to produce digital media outcomes - explaining, discuss and evaluate how asset management and file management are applied in the development of digital media outcomes - explaining legal, ethical and moral considerations in relation to the requirements of digital media outcomes in the wider community - explaining, discuss and evaluate the data integrity and testing procedures used to ensure the outcome meets the specifications - explaining, discuss and evaluate how data integrity and testing procedures are applied when developing digital media outcomes..

Total Marks/Grades Available: N, A, M, ETime Available: 2 hours

Technology Print Media (13 TPM)

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits AS91617 undertaking a critique of a technological outcome’s design, v2 (4 Credits External Report)

Topics that will be included in the examination:Undertake a critique of a technological outcome’s design involves: - explaining the concept of good design and why criteria for judging the quality of design change - explaining views of design and judgement criteria used to determine the quality of the design of technological outcomes - appraising the design of a technological outcome using design judgement criteria..

Total Marks Available/Grades Available: Achieved, Not AchievedTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation);Evaluative report 2 hours

CIE, ICT (11 CAT)

International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE).

Topics that will be included in the examination:Theory: - Types and Components of Computer Systems - Input and Output Devices and Control - Storage Devices and Media - The Effects of using ICT


Practical: - Document Production - Web Authoring

Marks will be a percentage and then be converted into the following grades (A*,A,B,C,D,E,F and U)There will be 2 examinations, (either 1 or 2 hour Theory), (either 1 or 2 hour Practical)..

AS Applied ICT (12 CAT)

The two Assessment Objectives in Applied Information and Communication Technology are: A Practical Skills, B Knowledge and understanding.. Topics that could be included in the examination: - Knowledge and Understanding· - ICT systems including portable communication devices - How organisations use ICTPractical Skills - Using Spreadsheets - Document and Presentation Production - Communication

Marks will be a percentage and then be converted into the following grades (A*,A,B,C,D,E,F and U) There will be 2 examinations, 1 hour Theory, 2 hour Practical..

A2 Applied ICT (13 CAT)

The two Assessment Objectives in Applied Information and Communication Technology are: A Practical Skills, B Knowledge and understanding.. Topics that could be included in the examination:Practical Skills - At A2 level candidates should be able to fulfil all of the practical skills from AS level and: - Mail Merge/ Spreadsheets/ DatabasesKnowledge and Understanding - At A2 level candidates should be able to demonstrate all the knowledge and understanding from AS level and extend their knowledge and understanding in relation to: - The ways in which an extensive range of organisations use information and communication technology - ICT in Society Marks will be a percentage and then be converted into the following grades (A*,A,B,C,D,E,F and U) There will be 2 examinations, 1 hour Theory, 2 hour Practical..

Technology Innovation Programme

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits AS91617 undertaking a critique of a technological outcome’s design, v2, (4 Credits External Report)

Topics that will be included in the examination:Develop a conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense involves: - establishing conceptual designs through generating and evaluating design ideas informed by research, including the analysis of existing outcomes and the context considerations - using evidence from research and functional modelling, including feedback from stakeholders,


to evaluate conceptual designs - communicating a final conceptual design for an outcome - explaining the potential of the proposed outcome to meet the brief..

Develop a refined conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense involves: - ongoing exploration and evaluation of design ideas to determine their suitability for inclusion in conceptual designs - using evidence from ongoing research and functional modelling, including feedback from stakeholders, to evaluate the potential of the proposed outcome to meet the brief..

Develop a justified conceptual design considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense involves: - synthesising evidence from ongoing research and functional modelling, including feedback from stakeholders, to substantiate the potential of the proposed outcome to meet the brief..

Total Marks Available/Grades Available: Achieved, Not AchievedTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation);Evaluative report 2 hours

Japanese (11 JAP) Level: 1

Time Available: 2 hoursTopics covered for both Achievement Standards are: Home and Family, Times and Dates, School Life, Sports and Leisure.. (5 Practice Credits)AS90893 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Japanese texts on areas of most immediate relevance.. You will hear 2-3 passages of spoken Japanese, and write answers in English AS90896 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Japanese texts on areas of most immediate relevance.. You will read 2-3 passages of text in Japanese, and write answers in English..Total marks/grades available: Achieved, Achieved with Merit, Achieved with Excellence..

Japanese (13 JAP) Level: 3

Time Available: 2 hoursTopics covered for both Achievement Standards are: Physical Geography, Population, Demographic Changes, Travel and Tourism.. The stimulus material may also include topics covered in previous years.. (5 Practice Credits)AS91553 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Japanese texts.. You will hear 2-3 passages of spoken Japanese, and write answers in either English or Japanese..AS91556 – Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and /or visual Japanese texts.. You will read 2-3 passages of text in Japanese, and write answers in English or Japanese..Total marks/grades available: Achieved, Achieved with Merit, Achieved with Excellence..

Maori (11 MAO) Level: 1

NCEA Examined in credits: AS91087 1.3 Pānui kia mōhio ki te reo o tona ao mōhio (6 practice credits), 91088 1.4 Tuhi I te reo o tōna ao mōhio (6 practice credits) Topics included in the examination: at home; at school and marae gatherings.. Total marks available/grades available: 12 practice credits..Time available: Two hours (1 hour recommended for each standard)..



NCEA Examined in credits: AS91286 2.3 Pānui kia mōhio ki te reo o te ao torotoro (6 Practice Credits), 91287 2..4 Tuhi I te reo o te ao torotoro ( 6 Practice Credits) Topics included in the examination: oral history and traditions; formal Maori welcome; Total marks available/grades available: 12 practice credits..Time available: two hours ( 1 hour recommended for each standard)..


NCEA Examined in credits: 91652 3.3 Pānui kia mōhio ki te reo Maori o te ao whānui (6 practice credits), 91653 3.4 Tuhi I te reo Māori o te ao whānui (6 Practice Credits) Topics included in the examination: tribal ancestral stories and waiata/haka.. Total marks available/ grades available: 12 practice credits..Time available: Two hours (1 hour recommended for each standard)..

Mathematics (11 CMT) IGCSE

Topics included in the examination: Number, Algebra (Core), Shape and Space (Core), Geometry (Core)Total marks/grades available: 100/grades from A* to UTime available: 2 HoursSummary of examination format and activities: Section A (Short questions), Section B (Long questions) – no formulae sheet provided

Mathematics (11 MAT) Level 1NCEA standards examined and credits: AS91027 (practice), AS91028 (practice), AS91031 (practice)Topics included in the examination: Algebra, Graphs (Linear), Geometry (right-angled triangles)Total marks/grades available: N, A, M, ETime available: 2 hours

Mathematics - Core (11 MTC) Level 1

NCEA standards examined and credits: AS91029 (3 Credits), AS91036 (3 Credits)Topics included in the examination: Linear algebra, Bivariate investigation FAOTotal marks/grades available: N, A, M, ETime available: 2 hours

Mathematics - Applied (11 MTP) Level 1

NCEA standards examined and credits: US26623 (4 credits), US26626 (3 credits), US26627 (3 Credits).Topics included in the examination: Numeracy unit standards (Number, Measurement, Statistics)Total marks/grades available: N, A, M, ETime available: 2 hours


Mathematics (12 CMT) AS

Topics included in the examination: Algebra, Statistics, Co-ordinate geometry, Calculus, ProbabilityTotal marks/grades available: 80/grades from A to UTime available: 2 hoursSummary of examination format and activities: Paper 1 Pure Mathematics 1 (P1), Paper 6 Probability & Statistics 1 (S1) - formulae sheet provided

Mathematics (12 MAT) Level 2

NCEA standards examined and credits: AS91269 (2 credits), AS91261 (practice)Topics included in the examination: Simultaneous equations, AlgebraTotal marks/grades available: N, A, M, ETime available: 2 hours

Mathematics (12 MAS) Level 2

NCEA standards examined and credits: AS91268 (2 credits)Topics included in the examination: SimulationsTotal marks/grades available: N, A, M, ETime available: 2 hoursSummary of examination format and activities: Students will have access to computers..


NCEA standards examined and credits: AS91258 (2 credits), AS91256 (2 credits)Topics included in the examination: Sequences, Co-ordinate geometry FAOTotal marks/grades available: N, A, M, ETime available: 2 hours

Mathematics - Financial (12 MAF) Level 2

NCEA standards examined and credits: AS91258 (2 credits) AS91266 (2 credits)Topics included in the examination: Sequences, Statistical reports FAO Total marks/grades available: N, A, M, E Time available: 2 hours

Mathematics - (13 CMT) A-level

Topics included in the examination: Sampling, Estimation, Confidence intervals, Algebra, Differentation. Total marks/grades available: 80/grades from A to U Time available: 2 hoursSummary of examination format and activities: Paper 3 Pure Mathematics 3, Paper 7 Probability & Statistics 2 (S2) – formulae sheet provided..

Mathematics with Calculus (13 MAT) Level 3

NCEA standards examined and credits: AS91578 (practice), AS91575 (4 credits)Topics included in the examination: Differentiation, Trigonometry FAO


Total marks/grades available: N, A, M, ETime available: 2 hours

Mathematics with Statistics (13 MAS) Level 3

NCEA standards examined and credits: AS91585 (practice), AS91586 (practice)Topics included in the examination: Probability, probability distributionsTotal marks/grades available: N, A, M, ETime available: 2 hours


NCEA standards examined and credits: AS91580 (4 credits), AS91581 (4 credits)Topics included in the examination: Time series, Bivariate analysisTotal marks/grades available: N, A, M, ETime available: 2 hoursSummary of examination format and activities: Students will have access to computers

Mathematics - Financial (13 MAF) Level 3

NCEA standards examined and credits: US24703 (3 credits), AS91574 (3 credits)Topics included in the examination: Credit and contracts, Linear programming FAOTotal marks/grades available: N, A, M, E (for the unit standards N or A only)Time available: 2 hours

Mechanical Engineering (11 TME) Level 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits (US..22924 v1) Develop a simple product using engineering materials (10 Credits)Topics Included in the Examination: Evaluating concepts in relation to relevant factors, Developing design ideas, Understanding tolerances.. Time Available: 2 hours durationGrades available: Achieved, not achievedSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): - Evaluating concepts relating to relevant factors (30 min).. - Developing design ideas and linking evaluation of relevant factors back to concepts (1 hr).. - Applying tolerances to working drawings and itemizing (30 min).. - Time management documented throughout duration..Requirements: Students must bring their 22924 booklet, USB or writeable CD rom for saving their pro-desktop work.. Attendance for the full two hours is essential.. Punctuality is also important to ensure students hear the same instructions for completing their work..


Mechanical Engineering (12 TME) Level 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: US4436 Select, use, and care for engineering marking-out equipment (4 credits)Time Available: 2 hoursGrades Available: Non Achieved and AchievedSummary of Examination Format and Activities: Assessment against this unit standard requires the selection of marking-out equipment and materials, and use and care for marking-out equipment.. Task Worksheet MEL02TWS01Resources provided to help preparation for exam:Students have received a booklet that provides relevant information and have completed practical work using a relevant range of tools, equipment and materials..

Media Studies (11 MST) Level 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS 90990.. Demonstrate understanding of selected elements of media text(s) (3 Credits)Topics included in the examination: Examining conventions in TrailersTime available: 2 hoursGrades available: N, A, M, ESummary of Examination Format and Activities:Student has to identify the conventions in a trailer give examples from the text and discuss/analyse..


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS 91250 Demonstrate understanding of representation in the media.. (3 Credits)Topics included in the examination: Identify how a selected group has been represented in the media..Time Available: 2 HoursGrades Available: N, A, M, ESummary of Examination Format and Activities:In groups, students are to give a 4-6 minute presentation on their chosen group.. How they are represented in the media with implications..


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS 90599 Demonstrate understanding of a specific media industry.. (4 Practice Credits)Topics included in the examination: How is the New Zealand Film Industry organised and controlled.Time Available: 2 HoursGrades Available: N, A, M, E Summary of Examination Format and Activities: 2 hours to write an essay on how funding/finance, censorship, unions, tourism, production companies and key personnel help shape the New Zealand film Industry.

Music (11 CMU) IGCSE

Components examined: Component 1 – Listening


Topics included in the Examination: Section A – Unprepared Western Repertoire (16 marks) Section B – Unprepared World Music (12 marks) Section C – Skeleton Score (12 marks) Section D - World Music (Chinese Music) (12 marks) Section E – Western Set Work (Mozart Piano Concerto KV488 (1st Mvt only) (18 marks)Total marks available: 70 marksTime available: Approx 1 hour 15 minsSummary of exam format: Students will answer short answer questions on each of the 5 topics listed above.. Each question will have one or two aural extracts that will be played a number of times..

Music (12 CMU) AS

Components examined: Component 1 – ListeningTopics included in the Examination: Section A – The First Viennese School (35 marks) Section B – Picturing Music (35 marks) Section C – (30 marks)Total marks available: 100 marksTime available: Approx 2 hoursSummary of exam format: Students will answer three essay questions.. They will have access to recordings of the set works during the exam.. It is recommended to spend some time planning the essays and a half hour writing each essay..

Physics (11 CPH) IGCSE

Topics included in the examination: Measurement, Kinematics, forces, energy, pressure, kinetic theory, thermal physicsTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: A - G*Time Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Multiple choice 45 minutes, problem solving and paragraph writing 45 minutes, alternative to practical 30 minutes..

Physics (12 CPH) AS

Topics included in the examination: Quantities and units, measurement techniques, kinematics, dynamics, forces, work, energy and power..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: A - ETime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Multiple choice 20 minutes, problem solving and paragraph writing 40 minutes, practical 60 minutes..

Physics (12 PHY) Level 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91173 – Demonstrate understanding of Electricity and Electromagnetism (No credits – mock)..Topics included in the examination: D..C.. electricityTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: N, A, M, E


Time Available: 1 hourSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Problem solving and paragraph writing, as above, 1 hour..

Physics (13 PHY) Level 3

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91524 – Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems (no credits – mock)Topics included in the examination: Centre of mass, circular and rotational motion, simple harmonic motionTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: N, A, M, ETime Available: 1 hourSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Problem solving and paragraph writing, as above, 1 hour..

Physics (13 CPH) A2

Topics included in the examination: (Paper 4) Mechanics, Thermodynamics (paper 5) Analysis and EvaluationTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: A* - ETime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): (Paper 4) 75 minutes, (Paper 5) 45 minutes..

Psychology (12 CPS) AS

There will be two papers: Paper 1 (1..5 hours) Paper 2 (1 hour)Paper 2 – 1 hour 30mins Paper 1 : Short-answer and structured essay questions, based on Core Studies Section A: 15 short-answer questions (60 marks) Section B: 2 structured essay questions (20 marks) with a choice of one core study from a list of three in each question..Paper 3: Structured essay questions Section A: 1 question on methodology with a named core study (25 marks) 1 question on approaches and perspectives, and issues and debates, with a named core study (25 marks).. Section B: 1 question on approaches, issues and debates (20 marks) related to a number of core studies, from a choice of 2 questions..

Psychology (13 CPS) A2

The exam will include all aspects of the Abnormal Psychology unit covered so far.. This will include Models and definitions of Abnormality, Schizophrenia, and Abnormal affect. - All grades from A – E will be available on paper.. - Time Available - 1 hour 30 minutes.. - Summary of examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Past paper questions will be used to simulate the final A2 exam.


Psychology (11 PSY) Level 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS27258 – Demonstrate knowledge of the key principles of the Code of Ethics for psychologists working in Aotearoa/New Zealand (4 Credits).Topics included in the examination: Will involve the student making coherent points which are relevant to the Code of Ethics and which will be developed and integrated in relation to psychological practice.. May include implications and/or alternative courses of action.. Study focus: Milgram (1963) Obedience to unjust authority..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: N, A, M, ETime Available: 1 hourSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Written exam demonstrating knowledge of the NZ code of ethics and their application to Milgram’s Obedience research..

Psychology (12 PSY) Level: 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS27690 – 1 part of 3: Fields of Psychology – (6 Credits)Topics included in the examination: Clinical Psychology: SchizophreniaTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: N, A, M, ETime Available: 1..5 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (including recommended time allocation): Students will be examined on their knowledge of Symptoms, Explanations and treatments of Schizophrenia..

Psychology (13 PSY) Level 3

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS27693 – Methods Resubmission – (6 Credits)Topics included in the examination: Resubmission of evaluation section.. Methods assessmentTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: N, A, M, ETime Available: 1..5 hours

Samoan (11 SAO) Level 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS90903 (5 Practice Credits) Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Samoan texts on areas of most immediate relevance.. AS90906 (5 Practice Credits) Demonstrate understanding of a variety of Samoan texts on areas of most immediate relevance..Topics included in the examination: Family, school, sport, friends, personal experiences..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: Achieved, Achieved with Merit, Achieved with ExcellenceTime Available: 2 HoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Listening (1 hour). There will be 2-3 passages. Each will be heard (cd) three times. The first time, students will hear the passage as a whole, the second and third time they will hear it read in sections, with a pause after each section.. Titles, instructions and questions will be in Samoan and English.. Answers can be written in either Samoan or English.. Reading (1 hour) There will be 2-3 text based resources representative of different text types in a resource booklet and up to three questions related to each.. Titles, instructions and questions will be in Samoan and English.. Answers may be in either Samoan or English..


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91143 (5 Practice Credits) Demonstrate understanding


of a variety of spoken Samoan texts on familiar matters, AS91146 (5 Practice Credits) Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Samoan text(s) on familiar matters..Topics included in the examination: Familiar matters, personal/community interest, conversations, historical accounts, short stories and reports..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: Achieved, Achieved with Merit, Achieved with ExcellenceTime Available: 2 HoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation):Listening (1 hour). There will be 2-3 passages. Each passage will be heard (cd) three times. The first time, students will hear the passage as a whole, the second and third time they will hear it in sections, with a pause after each section.. Titles, instructions and questions will be in Samoan and English.. Answers can be written in either Samoan or English.. Reading (1 hour) There will be 2-3 text based resources, representative of different text types in a resource booklet and up to three questions related to each.. Titles, instructions and questions will be in Samoan and English.. Answers may be in either Samoan or English..


NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91563 (5 Practice Credits), Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Samoan text, AS91566 (5 Practice Credits), Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Samoan texts..Topics included in the examination: Media extracts on topics of social interest, conversations, interviews, legends, historical accounts, proverbial sayings, short stories and reports.. The passages/texts will reflect the relationship between language and culture.Total Marks Available/Grades Available: Achieved, Achieved with Merit, Achieved with ExcellenceTime Available: 2 HoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Listening (1 hour). There will be 2-3 passages.. Each passage will be played (cd) three times.. The first time students will hear the passage as a whole, the second and third time they will hear it read in sections, with a pause after each section.. Titles, instructions and questions will be in Samoan and English.. Answers can be written in either Samoan or English.. Reading (1 hour) There will be 2-3 text based resources, representative of different text types in a resource booklet and up to three questions related to each.. Titles, instructions and questions will be in Samoan and English.. Answers may be in either Samoan or English..

Science (11 SCI - KMJ and PAW) Level 1

The 3 hour exam session will cover the external standard you have studied so far and a practical assessment to complete the internal chemistry standard you have also studied..The theory exam will cover S1.5 (Practice Only)The practical exam will cover C2.2 (Final Assessment)

Standard: C2.2 (AS91162) Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution Topics: Identification of ions must be supported by experimental observations and identification of all precipitates formed..

Ions to be identified will be limited to: Ag+, Al3+, Ba2+, Cu2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Mg2+, Pb2+, Na+, Zn2+, Cl–, CO3

2–, I–, NO3–, OH–, SO42–.. Na+ and NO3

– are identified by a process of elimination.

Complex ions are limited to [FeSCN]2+ and those formed when OH–(aq) or NH3(aq) react with cations listed in EN 5 above, ie [Ag(NH3)2]+, [Al(OH)4]–, [Pb(OH)4]2–, [Zn(OH)4]2–, [Zn(NH3)4]2+, [Cu(NH3)4]2+..

Credits: 4 Available grades: N, A, M, E Time available: 60 minutes


Format of examination: Practical Internal Assessment

Standard: S1.5 (AS90934) Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and basesTopics: This achievement standard involves demonstrating understanding of atomic structure, particle theory and rates of reaction relating to acids and base properties, uses and reactions..

Credits: 4 (Practice Only) Available grades: N, A, M, E Time available: 60 minutesFormat of examination: Problem solving and paragraph writing

Science (11SCI) (CPE) Level 1 The 2 hour exam session will cover the two external standards you have studied so far..The exam will cover S1.5 (Practice Only) and S1..9 (Practice Only)

Chemistry

Standard: S1.5 (AS90934) Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and basesTopics: This achievement standard involves demonstrating understanding of atomic structure, particle theory and rates of reaction relating to acids and base properties, uses and reactions..Credits: 4 (Practice Only) Available grades: N, A, M, E Time available: 60 minutesFormat of examination: Problem solving and paragraph writing

Biology

Standard: S1.9 (AS90948) Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas related to genetic variation Topics: DNA Structure and Replication, Cell Division, Sex Determination, Inheritance and Variation, Reproduction..Credits: 4 (Practice Only) Available grades: N, A, M, E Time available: 60 minutesFormat of examination: Problem solving and paragraph writing

Science (11SCI) (KHO and LWE) Level 1 The 3 hour exam session will cover the two external standards you have studied so far and a practical assessment to complete the internal chemistry standard you have also studied..

The theory exam will cover S1.5 (Practice Only) and S1..1 (Practice Only)The practical exam will cover C2.2 (Final Assessment)

Chemistry

Standard: C2.2 (AS91162) Carry out procedures to identify ions present in solution Topics: Identification of ions must be supported by experimental observations and identification of all precipitates formed..

Ions to be identified will be limited to: Ag+, Al3+, Ba2+, Cu2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Mg2+, Pb2+, Na+, Zn2+, Cl–, CO3

2–, I–, NO3–, OH–, SO4

2–.. Na+ and NO3– are identified by a process of elimination.

Complex ions are limited to [FeSCN]2+ and those formed when OH–(aq) or NH3(aq) react with cations listed in EN 5 above, ie [Ag(NH3)2]+, [Al(OH)4]–, [Pb(OH)4]2–, [Zn(OH)4]2–, [Zn(NH3)4]2+, [Cu(NH3)4]2+..


Credits: 4 Available grades: N, A, M, E Time available: 60 minutesFormat of examination: Practical Internal Assessment

Standard: S1.5 (AS90934) Demonstrate understanding of aspects of acids and basesTopics: This achievement standard involves demonstrating understanding of atomic structure, particle theory and rates of reaction relating to acids and base properties, uses and reactions..Credits: 4 (Practice Only) Available grades: N, A, M, E Time available: 60 minutesFormat of examination: Problem solving and paragraph writing

Physics

Standard: S1.1 (AS90940) Demonstrate understanding of aspects of mechanics Topics: Straight line motion and Force, Pressure, Power and EnergyCredits: 4 (Practice Only) Available grades: N, A, M, E Time available: 60 minutesFormat of examination: Problem solving and paragraph writing

Spanish (12 SPA) Level 1

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: (AS90908) Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Spanish texts on areas of most immediate relevance (5 Credits). (AS90911) Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Spanish texts on areas of most immediate relevance (5 Credits)..Topics included in the examination: Home, holidays and countries; cultural festivals,Total Marks Available/Grades Available: Achieved, Achieved with Merit, Achieved with ExcellenceTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation):Listening and Reading: There will be 2-3 texts. The language used in the texts will reflect both Castilian (Peninsular) Spanish and American Spanish. Question types may include making additions to a map, plan or picture; completing a grid or a form; matching visual material with statements; guided summary..

Spanish (13 SPA) Level 3

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: (AS90588) Listen to and understand complex spoken Spanish in less familiar contexts - (5 Credits) (AS90591) Read and understand written Spanish, containing complex language, in less familiar contexts (5 Credits)Topics included in the examination: Hispanic culture; food; health issuesTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: Achieved, Achieved with Merit, Achieved with ExcellenceTime Available: 2 hoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Listening (1 hour) Titles, instructions and questions will be in English and Spanish.. All answers are to be written in English or Spanish.. The exam will contain at least 2-3 passages of text which are recorded on DVD. There will be no questions with a significant element of chance.Reading (1 hour) Titles, instructions and questions will be in English and Spanish.. All answers are to be written in English or Spanish.. The exam will contain at least 2-3 passages of text which are in a Resource Booklet. There will be no questions with a significant element of chance.


Spanish - Cambridge IGCSE

Paper 1 Listening – Maximum raw mark 48 (25%)Paper 2 Reading and Directed Writing.. Maximum raw mark 65 (25%)Topics included in the examination: Personal information, home and local area, family, school, holidays, free time..Total Marks Available/Grades Available: A* - ESummary of Examination Format and Activities: Question types include multiple choice, true/false and answers in partial or full sentences.. All answers must be written in Spanish..

Visual Art (11 ART) Level 1 NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS90915 - 6 CreditsTopics included in the examination: Printmaking & PaintingTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: 6 CreditsTime Available: 3 HoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Submission of practical and written work.. Students will use the exam time to work and gain feedback on work towards the current standard/s..

Visual Art Design (12 APD) Level 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91305 - 4 CreditsTopics included in the examination: Analysis & Logo DesignTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: 4 CreditsTime Available: 3 HoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Submission of practical and written work.. Students will use the exam time to work and gain feedback on work towards the current standard/s..

Visual Art Design (13 APD) Level 3

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91445 & AS91450 - 8 CreditsTopics included in the examination: Use of Design ConventionsTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: 8 CreditsTime Available: 3 HoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Submission of practical and written work.. Students will use the exam time to work and gain feedback on work towards the current standard/s..

Visual Art Painting (12 APA) Level 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91311 & AS91316 - 8 CreditsTopics included in the examination: Use of Painting ConventionsTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: 8 CreditsTime Available: 3 HoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Submission of practical and written work.. Students will use the exam time to work and gain feedback on work towards the current standard/s..


Visual Art Painting (13 APA) Level 3 NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91446 & AS91451- 8 CreditsTopics included in the examination: Use of Painting ConventionsTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: 8 CreditsTime Available: 3 HoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Submission of practical and written work.. Students will use the exam time to work and gain feedback on work towards the current standard/s..

Visual Art Photography (12 APO) Level 2

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91312 & AS91317 - 8 CreditsTopics included in the examination: Use of Photography ConventionsTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: 8 CreditsTime Available: 3 HoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Submission of practical and written work.. Students will use the exam time to work and gain feedback on work towards the current standard/s..

Visual Art Photography (13 APO) Level 3

NCEA Standards Examined and Credits: AS91312 & AS91317 - 8 CreditsTopics included in the examination: Use of Photography ConventionsTotal Marks Available/Grades Available: 8 CreditsTime Available: 3 HoursSummary of Examination Format and Activities (Including recommended time allocation): Submission of practical and written work.. Students will use the exam time to work and gain feedback on work towards the current standard/s..

D) Examination Rules for Students

Senior Exams(Term 2, weeks 2 and 3, Friday 16 May - Friday 23 May)Students may study at home when not sitting examinations, on the following conditions:1.. Any truancy has been resolved with the Dean2.. Detentions have been completed3.. Study must be done in your own home during school hours The Library and Career Education Centre are available for study at school..No permission will be given for appointments during exam sessions..Students are to consider themselves under normal school discipline during the entire exam week whether at home or at school.. If an exam is missed a letter will be sent home informing parents..When attending school for exams or revision, normal school discipline applies particularly regarding correct school uniform..

Examination RoomsExaminations will be held in specialist rooms in Art, Technology and Science, They will also be in C


Block, E1-11, some G Block rooms and the Student Centre next to the canteen..The Examination room schedule will be displayed daily in the Deans’ Corridor, Transverse Corridor, and Student Centre..

In the Exam Room • Sit in rows as instructed. • Leave bags where directed. Make sure your cell phone is switched off and in your bag. It is not allowed to be in your pocket.. • Electronic dictionaries are allowed for students if the exam is an internal standard that permits it and authenticity is not compromised.. • Electronic dictionaries are not allowed in Practise external exams. • Approved calculators only, check with your Mathematics teacher. • Have your ID card or a replacement admission slip from the Dean visible on your desk. • To fit with NZQA conditions: a) Do not use twink.. It is in your interests to write legibly.. b) There is no food or drink in the exam room (including water bottles).. c) You are advised to take only clear pencil cases into the exam room.. • The exam begins the moment distribution of papers starts. Total silence is necessary from then on. • Listen carefully for additional instructions or correction of misprints. Check that you have the correct paper with all pages correctly printed.. • Read instructions carefully. • Check whether you write on the exam paper or on your own paper. • During the examination, you must not communicate with other candidates, Copy from another candidate’s work, borrow any equipment or make undue noise or disturb other candidates.. • No student is to leave the exam room until FULL TIME has expired. • Follow final instructions carefully. On the instruction “STOP WRITING” you must stop working immediately, though you may add your name or question numbers or rule off sections.. Remember to put your name and your teacher’s name on all written answer sheets.. • Remain seated and no talking until your script has been collected. • Check your written pad to see you have handed in ALL your answers. • Move quietly from the exam room when told you may leave. • Uniform and appearance must be of the required standard and students failing to meet this standard will be sent home.. • In fairness to the great majority of honest students, the supervisors will make random checks for possible dishonesty; including examination of student materials.. Dishonest students are liable to gain zero or non-achieved and have the reason for this recorded on their report.. • Examination irregularities and misconduct will be considered by Mr J Smith (Qualifications Manager) and Mr McIvor (Deputy Principal Curriculum, NZQA Principal’s Nominee) and may result in disciplinary action. If this occurs in an internal NZQA assessment the consequences may involve NZQA.

Prepare WellAIM HIGH!


Exam Timetable Mid-Year 2014 THIS SIDE SESSIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Exam Day 1

Session 1 Morning 9.15 – 11.15

Session 2 Afternoon 1.15 – 3.15

Exam Day 2



Friday 16 May

11CBS 11ECO 11GEC

11HBI (11) 11TDG

12ENG 12GEC 12TME 12CMU

13CEN 13ENC 13MAS

13APD(31) 13TDM

11CGE 11CPH 11GEO 11HIS

12CAC 12ES1 12SPA

12TAE(21)

13CAC 13MAF 13MAT 13MTC 13APO

Monday 19 May

11CHS 11MAT 11MTC

12APD(11)

12CBI 12ENP

13BIO 13CAT 13DSE 13TCA 13TEC

11/12/13FRE

11ENC 11ENP 11CSP

12APD(41)

12CHE 12CMT 12MAS 12SAO 12TCA

13ACC 13CCH 13CLS 13DRA

Exam day 3



Exam day 4



Tuesday 20 May

11CEN 11MAO 11SCI 11THO

11TME(11)

12CEN 12MTC

13TPM

11CMT

12CAT 12ENC 12MAT 12TPM

13APD(51)

13TME

Wednesday 21 May

11ART 11CAT 11CMU 11PSY 11TCA

11TME(51)

12APO 12CHS 12MAF

13CHE 13MAO 13CHS

11CAC 11DRA 11DSE 11MST 11TGR

12DRA 12MAO 12PHY 12PSY 12THO

13CBI 13ENG 13PHY 13TDA

THIS SIDE SESSIONS 9, 10, 11, 12

Exam Day 5



Exam Day 6



Thursday 22 May

11JAP 11TPD 11TFN

12APA (51)

12CCH 12CGE 12ECO 12ES2 12ESA 12ESB

12TAE(51) 12TFN 12TGR

13ECO 13GEO 13SPA

11SPA

11HBI (31)

12APA (21) 12ACC 12BIO 12CBS 12CLS 12CPS 12DSE 12TDM

13APA 13CBS 13PSY 13SAO 13TGR 13THO

Friday 23 May

11ACC 11CBI 11MTP 11TDM 11SAO

12GEO 12HIS 12MST 12TEC

13CMT 13CPS 13HIS 13JAP

11CCH 11ENG

12CPH

13TFN 13CPH 13GEC 13MST


Exam Timetable Mid-Year 2014 THIS SIDE SESSIONS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Exam Day 1



Exam Day 2



Friday 16 May

11CBS 11ECO 11GEC

11HBI (11) 11TDG

12ENG 12GEC 12TME 12CMU

13CEN 13ENC 13MAS

13APD(31) 13TDM

11CGE 11CPH 11GEO 11HIS

12CAC 12ES1 12SPA

12TAE(21)

13CAC 13MAF 13MAT 13MTC 13APO

Monday 19 May

11CHS 11MAT 11MTC

12APD(11)

12CBI 12ENP

13BIO 13CAT 13DSE 13TCA 13TEC

11/12/13FRE

11ENC 11ENP 11CSP

12APD(41)

12CHE 12CMT 12MAS 12SAO 12TCA

13ACC 13CCH 13CLS 13DRA

Exam day 3



Exam day 4



Tuesday 20 May

11CEN 11MAO 11SCI 11THO

11TME(11)

12CEN 12MTC

13TPM

11CMT

12CAT 12ENC 12MAT 12TPM

13APD(51)

13TME

Wednesday 21 May

11ART 11CAT 11CMU 11PSY 11TCA

11TME(51)

12APO 12CHS 12MAF

13CHE 13MAO 13CHS

11CAC 11DRA 11DSE 11MST 11TGR

12DRA 12MAO 12PHY 12PSY 12THO

13CBI 13ENG 13PHY 13TDA


Exam Day 5



Exam Day 6



Thursday 22 May

11JAP 11TPD 11TFN

12APA (51)



13ECO 13GEO 13SPA

11SPA

11HBI (31)



Friday 23 May




11CCH 11ENG

12CPH



Exam Day 5



Exam Day 6



Thursday 22 May

11JAP 11TPD 11TFN

12APA (51)



13ECO 13GEO 13SPA

11SPA

11HBI (31)



Friday 23 May




11CCH 11ENG

12CPH



WHY ARE THE TERM 2 EXAMS IMPORTANT?

They build your examination technique in preparation for the NZQA or CIE

finals in Term 4

Your results are a useful indication of how far you have developed in aspects

of each subject

The results will contribute toyour next school report

Your results may be needed if you have to apply for compassionate consideration

during the final exams

You will become more ‘exam confident’

Documents

AVONDALE COLLEGE Guide...AVONDALE COLLEGE TERM 2 EXAMINATION GUIDE 2014 Page 2 Examination Guide Term 2, 2014 Contents Page