QMC Course Outlines Year 12 NCEA 2024 by QueenMargaretCollege

Course Outline

Year 12 - NCEA

AS91156, 2.4

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 NCEA Biology Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level

AS91153, 2.1 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance

AS91159, 2.7

Demonstrate understanding of gene expression

AS91154, 2.2 Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public

AS91157, 2.5

Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change

*Assessment dates may be subject to slight variation

External Term 1 - Week 9, and End of year examination

Internal Term 2 - Week 1

Internal due end of Week 1, Term 2

External Term 2 - Week 7 and, End of year examination

Internal Term 3 - Week 1

Internal due first day back Term 3

External Term 4 - Week 6, and End of year examination

Please note that the achievement standards outlined above comprise the set course and must be completed for students to be eligible for school prizes. Additional and optional credits will not be counted towards school prizes. Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year. QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

The course explores the world of Biology at the cellular and genetic level, by examining the function of a cell and the role that genes play in controlling and changing characteristics. A practical investigation will draw on their knowledge of the cells unit. Students will also learn to critically analyse information on how biological information is presented to the public.

Course Information

• Students are issued with a Study Guide which is to be returned at the end of the year.

• Students are also issued with a SciPad workbook, which is charged to the student’s account.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Completing any unfinished classwork.

• Completing workbook/worksheet exercises.

• Going over classwork to identify any gaps in understanding which should be raised with the teacher in the following lesson.

• Revising material in preparation for examinations.

Head of Learning Area: Charlie Martin and Kent Hogan

Standard number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date*

N Y 4

N N 4

N N

N Y

AS91156, 2.4

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 NCEA Biology Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level

AS91153, 2.1 Carry out a practical investigation in a biological context, with guidance

AS91159, 2.7

Demonstrate understanding of gene expression

AS91154, 2.2 Analyse the biological validity of information presented to the public

AS91157, 2.5

Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change

*Assessment dates may be subject to slight variation

External Term 1 - Week 9, and End of year examination

Internal Term 2 - Week 1

Internal due end of Week 1, Term 2

External Term 2 - Week 7 and, End of year examination

Internal Term 3 - Week 1

Internal due first day back Term 3

External Term 4 - Week 6, and End of year examination

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

Course Information

• Students are issued with a Study Guide which is to be returned at the end of the year.

• Students are also issued with a SciPad workbook, which is charged to the student’s account.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Completing any unfinished classwork.

• Completing workbook/worksheet exercises.

• Going over classwork to identify any gaps in understanding which should be raised with the teacher in the following lesson.

• Revising material in preparation for examinations.

Head of Learning Area: Charlie Martin and Kent Hogan

Standard number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date*

N Y 4

N N 4

N N

N Y

AS91222 (2.1)

Year 12

Queen Margaret College

Business & Economics Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

inflation using economic concepts and models

AS91224 (2.3) Analyse economic growth using economic concepts and models

AS91227 (2.6)

Term 2 Week 5. End of year examination

how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact

AS90846 (2.4) Conduct market research for a new or existing product

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

Business is the study of decision making within an organisation. It examines how business decisions are influenced by factors internal and external to an organisation, and how these decisions impact upon its stakeholders, both internally and externally.1

Economics is about dealing with scarcity, resource allocation and the methods and processes by which choices are made in the satisfaction of human wants. Level 2 NCEA focuses on macroeconomic aspects which can include, economic growth, international trade, inflation and unemployment.

Assessment Information

EXTENAL ASSESSMENTS:

• At the end of each topic students sit a practice assessment similar to the external assessment.

• Students will also sit practice examinations for each external Achievement Standard during the QMC school examinations in the third term.

1 International Baccalaureate Organization. (February 2014). Diploma Programme Business Management Guide. Geneva, Switzerland: Author.

Achievement Standard Title Literacy Reading Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed Assessment Date

Standard Number

Analyse

N Y 4 External

Term 3, Week 2. End of year examination

Y N 6 Internal Term

Analyse

3, Week 9

N N 3 Internal Term

1, Week 8

INTENAL ASSESSMENTS

• During the teaching of each topic, practice assessment tasks will be given to prepare the students for the final task.

• If a student is absent from the internal assessment then they must follow the school policy on absences for NCEA assessments.

Course Information

• Students receive 8 lessons each fortnight.

• This course leads naturally to NCEA Level 3 Business and Economics in Year 13.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Revision of daily/weekly content covered in class.

• Reading of text or reference material.

• Reinforcement of skills.

• Reflection of lessons and/or tasks.

• Preparation/revision for assessments.

• Completion of assignments.

To be successful, students should make full use of class time and do regular study each day. All students will be issued with individual workbooks (approximate cost $30).

Head of Learning Area: Adrian Hardy

AS91910, 2.1

AS91164, 2.4

AS91166, 2.6

AS91911, 2.2

Queen Margaret College Year 12 NCEA Chemistry Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Carry out a practical investigation into a substance present in a consumer product using quantitative analysis.

Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes.

Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity.

Carry out an investigation into chemical species present in a sample using qualitative analysis.

• Assessment dates may be subject to slight variation

Term 1, Week 8

Term 2, Week 5, and school examinations

Term 4, week 1, and school examinations (Part 1), Term 3 week 10 (Part 2)

Term 3, Week 2

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This course is designed to build an understanding of key chemistry concepts and to develop the necessary skills to investigate the structure and nature of matter and its potential for change. Two external achievement standards are offered, and these will be assessed by national examinations at the end of the year. These topics include Bonding, Structure, Properties and Energy Changes and Chemical Reactivity. Two internal achievement standards are also offered: Quantitative Analysis and Qualitative Analysis. These topics are assessed in class during the regular school year.

Course Information

• Students are issued with an ESA Study Guide which is to be returned at the end of the year

• Students are also issued with a SciPAD workbook, which is charged to the student’s account

• Students will be subscribed to a www.educationperfect.com package. This will provide access to learning materials in languages, mathematics, science and other subject areas. There will be a single charge of $70 + GST.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

Standard

N N 4 Internal

N N 5 External

N N 4 External

N N 3 Internal

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Completing any unfinished classwork.

• Completing workbook/worksheet exercises.

• Going over classwork to identify any gaps in understanding which should be raised with the teacher in the following lesson.

• Pre-reading subject matter for upcoming lessons

Head of Learning Area: Charlie Martin and Kent Hogan

AS91108, 2.1

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 Chinese Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Chinese texts on familiar matters.

AS91110, 2.2 Give a spoken presentation in Chinese that communicates information, ideas and opinions

AS91111, 2.4

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Chinese text(s) on familiar matters.

AS91112, 2.5 Write a variety of text types in Chinese to convey information, ideas and opinions in genuine contexts

Term 3, Week 7 Practice examinations

Term 3, Week 5

Term 3, Week 7 Practice examinations

Term 3, Week 9 Final due date

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

By the end of the Chinese NCEA Level 2 course, students should be able to communicate information and justify ideas and opinions using both spoken and written Chinese. They improve their interactive skills by initiating and maintaining conversations in a range of familiar situations. Students also write a variety of text types in Chinese to convey information to different audiences in genuine contexts and deliver a two-minute speech.

Students will have opportunities to have regular conversation practice with our Mandarin language assistant and the teacher to practise their speaking and listening skills. The course offers two internal assessments: a speech and a written portfolio. The external assessments test students’ reading and listening comprehension.

The main topics covered in this course include the following:

• The Chinese and New Zealand education systems

• leisure and sports activities

• part-time jobs

• relationships

• health and

• travel.

Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

Standard

N N 5 External

N N 4 Internal

N N 5 External

N N 5 Internal

Assessments

Students will complete a portfolio consisting of at least two pieces of written work each for the internally assessed achievement standards AS91112, 2.5

Specific times for internal assessments are subject to change according to students’ progress, which are likely towards the end of Terms 1 & 2.

Course Information

• In 2024, NCEA level 2 Chinese is an option subject.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, sstudents are expected to complete some homework during the week. The key to language learning is ‘little and often’. Homework might include:

• Learning a number of words, verbs or phrases.

• Sentence or text level of exercises, e.g., jigsaw, filling the blanks etc.

• Completion of assignments started in class.

• Reading and grammar exercises to do or an essay to write.

• Creating revision material

• Reviewing the work completed during class time.

• Revision of vocabulary learned in class with www.languageperfect.com.

• Catching up on work missed due to absence.

• Carrying out a research task on the internet

Students are likely to be charged for a Year 12 Chinese NCEA Level 2 Workbook, approximately $10.

Head of Learning Area: Caroline Harding

AS91320

2.4

AS91310

2.2

AS91315

2.3

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 Design Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art-making conventions and ideas within design.

Using drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to design

Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established design practice

Term 4, Week 2

Term 2, Week 2

3, Week 2

• At the end of each topic students sit a practice assessment similar to the external assessment.

• Students will also sit practice examinations for each external Achievement Standard during the QMC school examinations in the third term.

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course Details

NCEA Level 2 Design will explore a range of design principles, explore creative typefaces to inform the creation of a logo. Students will be introduced to a range of Adobe packages, such as Photoshop, Illustrator and In Design.

They will create a design brief to develop, clarify and extend their ideas creating business cards, labels and gift tags. Students will learn how to extend, regenerate and clarify their brand ideas through a magazine cover and a double magazine spead. This will comprise the majority of what will appear on their final Portfolio.

Standard Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal/ External Proposed assessment dates

N N 12 External

N N 4 Internal

N N 4 Internal Term

Course Information

• The course provides an opportunity to gain 20 Credits

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 10 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Research for internal assessments

• Completion of unfinished class activities

• Reading of class notes

Teacher in charge of Visual Arts: Anna Faulknor

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 Digital Technology Programme 2024 Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Standard Number

AS91891, 2.2 Apply conventions to develop a design for a digital technologies outcome.

AS91893, 2.4 Use advanced techniques to develop a digital media outcome

AS91896, 2.7 Use advanced programming techniques to develop a computer program

AS91899, 2.10 Present a summary of developing a digital outcome

15/3/24

14/6/24

Internal Term 4, week 2

3 External Term 4, week 1

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

The key focus of this course is to encourage students to become creators not just consumers of digital technology. Students will learn knowledge and skills in digital imaging, web design and programming The units of work require students to apply an iterative process to develop and model design ideas for a digital outcome, create a website using HTML/CSS and JavaScript, develop a programme written in Python and complete a written report on a digital outcome developed during the year. Throughout the creation process, students will test, evaluate and model their digital solutions, and reflect on their own ability to manage the risks associated with creating digital outcomes.

Course Information

• This is a year-long knowledge and skills-based course.

• Students will develop their skills in the Adobe Creative Suite, HTML/CSS coding, JavaScript and Python.

• Projects will be assessed by three Achievement Standardswill be assessed by three Achievement Standards, all contributing towards Level 2 National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA).

• Students in this course are invited to install the Adobe Creative Cloud suite (optional). This gives them a one-year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and After Effects. This will be installed at school - See the IT Office.

Homework expectations:

Students should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

Achievement standard title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal /External Proposed assessment date

N N

3 Internal

N N

4 Internal

N N

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week Homework might include:

• Researching background information

• Software skills/practice

• Completion of any work not completed during class time.

• Carrying out individual project - written, research or digital design tasks.

• Attending lunchtime workshops to complete any project work or to access extra help with work.

of Learning Area: Richard Knuckey Head

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 Drama Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91213

2.1 Devise and perform a drama to realise an intention.

AS91218

2.6 Perform a substantial acting role in a scripted production

AS91214 2.2

AS91219

2.7 Discuss drama elements, techniques, conventions and technologies within live performance

Term 1, Week 8

Term 2, Week 9

3, Week 9

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

Performances will be a major component of assessment. Participation in the rehearsal process in the production standard will be assessed as well as the final performance. Assessments will take place at different times. Plenty of notice as to where and when Assessments will take place will be given. All Assessments will be filmed for reference. For the production standard each student will need to make themselves available for some out of class rehearsals (from week 2 Term 2- week 8 Term 2) as negotiated with the teacher/director. In production week, each student must be available for a technical rehearsal and dress rehearsal which will be held outside of school hours. Failure to attend these rehearsals would mean failure to achieve the standard.

Course Information:

• 8 classes are held over the 10-day timetable cycle

• There is a written component for each performance standard that must be completed

Standard Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessmen t date

Y Y 4 Int

Y N 5 Int

Devise

Y N 5 Int Term

and perform a drama to realise an intention

Y Y 4 Ext Nov Exam

• 18 Credits are offered in the Year 12 programme overall

Homework expectations

Performance rehearsals for each performance standard (all of the internal standards) involve working in small groups. With the exception of the production standard where rehearsals are arranged by the teacher, each group is expected to organize their own rehearsal times out-of-class leading up to assessments. These rehearsals along with a small amount of supporting written work constitute homework requirements for Drama at this level.

in Charge of Drama: Gill Towle

Teacher

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 English Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91098, 2.1 Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence

AS91099, 2.2  Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual text(s), supported by evidence

AS91101, 2.4 Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing

AS91102, 2.5  Create a crafted and controlled oral text

AS91105, 2.8 Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)

Term 3, week 2

Term 3 Mock Examination

Term 4 NCEA Examination

Term 2, week 3

Term 3 Mock Examination

Term 4 NCEA Examination

Drafts due throughout the year.

Final due 25th October

Term 3, week 9 27th September

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet Appeal Form - Internal Assessment Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This course continues to develop students’ skills in the English language. Language is developed through the production of creative and formal language, and by study of literature and wide reading. Students improve their literary analysis skills by studying a selection of literary texts, including short texts and a novel. A film is also studied in depth, with the application of appropriate film techniques and their effectiveness. The course offers students the opportunity to gain UE literacy a requirement for entry to university.

Course Information

• There are five achievement standards in this course. The 21 possible credits contribute towards your daughter’s Level 2 National Certificate of Educational Achievement.

Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

Standard Number

External

Y 4

N Y 4 External

Internal

N N

Internal

4 Internal

Term 1, week 7

• The three internal achievement standards will be assessed at varying times in the year.

• The externally assessed achievement standards will be assessed in essay format in the NZQA 3-hour examination at the end of the year.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Completion and extension of work done in class

• Research

• Revision of material

• Practise essays to prepare for external examinations

Head of Learning Area: Mrs. Annabel Harris

AS91118, 2.1

AS91120, 2.2

AS91121, 2.4

AS91122, 2.5

Queen Margaret

College Year 12 NCEA French Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken French texts on familiar matters.

Give a spoken presentation in French that communicates information, ideas and opinions.

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written / or visual French text(s) on familiar matters

Write a variety of text types in French to convey information, ideas and opinions in genuine contexts

Term 3, Week 7-8 School examinations

Term 3, week 5

3, Week 7-8

Internal Term 3, Week 9 Final due date

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

By the end of Level 2, French students should be able to take part in discussions with French speakers, understand much of what is said and contribute relevant comments. They share information and justify their ideas and opinions in different situations. Students read a range of authentic materials and write a variety of texts to convey information in genuine contexts. They also prepare and deliver a twominute speech in French. Students study the following themes: Health and well-being, Education and the working world, Tourism and the French-speaking world. They also have regular conversation practice with our French language assistant to help develop their speaking and listening skills.

Course Information

• In 2024 Year 12 NCEA is an option subject

Homework expectations

Your child should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

Standard Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal/ External Proposed assessment date

N N 5 External

N N 4 Internal

N N 5 External

Term

School examinations

N N 5

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. The key to language learning is ‘little and often’. Homework might include:

• Learning a number of words, verbs or phrases

• Completion of assignments started in class

• Reading and grammar exercises to do or an essay to write

• Creating revision material

• Reviewing the work completed during class time

• Revision of vocabulary learned in class with www.educationperfect.com

• Catching up on work missed due to absence

• Carrying out a research task on the internet

Students will be charged $20 approximately for A ‘Renash’ NCEA level 2 vocabulary booklet.

Head of Department: Caroline Harding

Queen Margaret College Year 12 Geography Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91242, 2.3 Demonstrate geographic understanding of differences in development.

AS91243, 2.4 Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment

AS91244, 2.5 Conduct geographic research with guidance

AS91245, 2.6 Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue.

AS91246, 2.7 Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale

End of year examination

Term 2, Week 9

Term 3, Week 4

Term 1, Week 8

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

Geography is a multifaceted discipline that bridges the social sciences, the humanities and the physical sciences. This year we will be studying processes in cultural and natural environments and a range of geographic skills. We will look at case studies within these topics in both New Zealand as well as international settings.

Course Information

• All students will be issued with a write-on Geography 2.4 Skills book. The cost of this (approximately $30) will be charged to your account.

• Conducting field work is an important aspect of studying NCEA Geography. Details and costs of field trips will be communicated via email and QM News.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of 10 hours per week in Year 11, and 15 hours per week in Year 12 and 13, across all subjects.

Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

Standard Number

Y Y

External

N N 4 External

N N 5 Internal

N N 3 Internal

N N

Internal

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week.

Homework might include:

• Completing class work, course work or practising skills

Head of Learning Area: Adrian Hardy

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 History Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91230, 2.2 Examine an historical event or place that is of significance to New Zealanders

AS91231, 2.3 Examine sources of an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders

AS91232, 2.4 Interpret different perspectives of people in an historical event that is of significance to New Zealanders

AS91233, 2.5 Examine causes and consequences of a significant historical event

5 Internal Term 3, Week 3

End of year examination

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

Welcome to Year 12 History. This is an interesting and varied course that looks at some key events that relate to rights and social justice in 19th and 20th century history. Through this course students will learn the following skills:

• Research skills

• Critiquing sources

• Summarising and paraphrasing information

• Selecting relevant and important information

• Using evidence to support your ideas

• Understanding different perspectives and why people take certain actions

• Organising ideas

• Writing reports and essays

• Drawing conclusions

Standard Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

Y N

Y Y

External End

of year examination

Y N

Internal Term

2, Week 2

Y Y

External

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Research for internal assessments

• Completion of unfinished class activities

• Extra readings on Magnet

Head of Learning Area: Adrian Hardy

AS91133, 2.1

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 NCEA Japanese Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Japanese texts on familiar matters.

AS91135, 2.2 Give a spoken presentation in Japanese that communicates information, ideas and opinions.

AS91136, 2.4

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written / or visual Japanese text(s) on familiar matters.

AS91137, 2.5 Write a variety of text types in Japanese to convey information, ideas and opinions in genuine contexts.

Term 3, Week 7-8 School examinations

3, Week 7

3, Week 7-8 School examinations

Term 3, Week 9 Final due date

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

The aim of this course is to be able to communicate confidently in spoken and written Japanese. They write extended passages of Japanese, presenting ideas and information logically and demonstrating their expanding knowledge of Kanji. Students also deliver a two-minute speech in Japanese. They hone their comprehension skills through exposure to a range of authentic reading and listening materials. Students study the following topics: Identities, Experiences and Social Organisation. They also have regular conversation practice with our Japanese language assistant to help develop their speaking and listening skills.

Course Information

• In 2024 level 2 Japanese is an option subject.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete homework during the week. The key to language learning is ‘little and often’. Homework might include:

• Learning a number of words, verbs or phrases

• Completion of assignments started in class

Standard Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

N N 5 External

N N 4 Internal Term

N N 5 External Term

Internal

N 5

• Reading and grammar exercises to do or an essay to write

• Creating revision material

• Reviewing the work completed during class time

• Revision of vocabulary learned in class with www.languageperfect.com

• Catching up on work missed due to absence

• Carrying out a research task on the internet

Head of Learning Area: Caroline Harding

Queen Margaret

College Year 12 Materials Technology Programme 2024 Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91345, 2.21 Implement advanced procedures using textile materials to make a specified product with special features.

‘Inspirational Design’ topic.

AS91357, 2.4 Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype.

‘Inspirational Design’ garment topic.

AS91350, 2.26 Make advanced adaptations to a pattern to change the structural and style features of a design.

‘Junky Styling’ topic.

AS91363, 2.10 Demonstrate understanding of sustainability in design.

‘Junky Styling’ topic.

and Book work Due 25 Sept – Term 3 Week 9

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

Standard

N N 6 Internal Garment Due Book work Due 25

June - Term 2 Week 9

N N 6 Internal Garment Due Book work Due 25 June

- Term 2 Week

N N 4 Internal

Practical

N N 4 External Formative

Week

Final Assessment –Derived grades 27 Sept

Term

Week

External

Final submission Due 22 October

Term

August – Term 3

–

- Week 2

Course details:

Students will work on two units of work over the course of the year. Practical outcomes are undertaken providing students with the opportunity to work with a variety of materials. Each unit of work requires completion of research, design, development work, written tasks, and a practical solution. Development of unique patterns through visual design techniques, idea generation and adaptation will be a focus of level two construction processes. The two main topics will take approximately 12 weeks each to complete. The external assessment will be prepared as part of the ‘Junky Styling’ unit and is in the form of a written report folio submission to NZQA, based on sustainability practices in the fashion industry. There are various opportunities throughout the year for students to participate in collaborative design exhibitions and to enter secondary school design competitions.

Course Information:

• Materials Technology is a year-long practical based course.

• There is a $50+gst annual consumables fee for Materials Technology. This will be charged to your school account.

• Students will work on individual practical projects that will require them to purchase some of their own material resources. Specific details will be given to students at the start of each topic.

• There may be planned trips / visiting speakers throughout the year which are necessary to develop knowledge for some assessment tasks in the unit topics. You will be notified of any costs associated with any trips or speakers (eg: travel, entry fees). Costs incurred will be charged to your school account.

• Students who elect to enter their project work into any design competitions (eg: Hokonui Fashion Awards competition / HETTANZ Student fashion Awards) will be required to pay their own entry fee and courier ticket costs.

Homework expectations:

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week.

Homework might include:

• Carrying out individual project - written, research or design sketching tasks.

• Attending lunchtime workshops to complete any practical work or to access extra help with practical work.

• Catching up with work not completed during class time.

• Sourcing materials and resources for practical construction work.

Head of Learning Area: Richard

Knuckey

AS91261, 2.6

Level

2 Queen Margaret College

Mathematics with Calculus Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Apply algebraic methods in solving problems.

AS91267, 2.12 Apply probability methods in solving problems

AS91259, 2.4 Apply trigonometry relationships in solving problems.

AS91262, 2.7 Apply calculus methods in solving problems

AS91264, 2.9 Use statistical methods to make an inference.

External Term 1, Week 9

External Term 2, Week 3

Internal Term 2, Week 7

5 External Term 3, Week 4

4 Internal Term 4, Week 1

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This course requires students to think mathematically and statistically in a range of contexts. Topics include algebra, calculus, statistical inferences, trigonometry, and probability. Concepts covered at Level 1 will also be extended to develop mathematical knowledge and understanding. Calculus and higher-level algebra are introduced for the first time. Students taking this course should have strengths in algebra, algebraic graphs and trigonometry from Level 1 Mathematics.

Assessment Information

EXTENAL ASSESSMENTS:

• At the end of each topic students sit a practice assessment similar to the external assessment.

• Students will also sit practice examinations for each external Achievement Standard during the QMC school examinations in the third term.

INTENAL ASSESSMENTS

• During the teaching of each topic, practice assessment tasks will be given to prepare the students for the final task.

• If a student is absent from the internal assessment, they must follow the school policy on absences for NCEA assessments.

Course Information

• The Mathematics Help Room is staffed by teachers every week during lunchtime and after school on Wednesdays. Students can attend to do their homework or receive some extra

Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

Standard Number

N N

help.

• Some more able students will have the opportunity to participate in competitions:

✓ The Australian Mathematics Competition is held in August (entry fee approximately $15).

✓ The Senior Mathematics Competition is held in May (entry fee approximately $15).

• All students are registered with the Education Perfect (Mathematics) software as part of the school EP package for senior students

• Students must have a graphing calculator, preferably a Casio FX9860GIII

• All students will be issued with individual workbooks (approximate total cost $40).

Homework expectations

To be successful with Level 2 Mathematics, students should make full use of class time and do regular study each day.

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Revision of daily/weekly content covered in class.

• Reading of text or reference material.

• Reinforcement of skills.

• Reflection of lessons and/or tasks.

• Preparation/revision for assessments.

• Completion of assignments.

Head of Learning Area: Matthew Kavanagh and Mike Lockwood

Standard Number

AS91249, 2.2

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 Media Studies Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Demonstrate understanding of narrative in media texts

AS91255, 2.8 Write a developed media text for a specific target audience Film Review

AS91251, 2.4

Demonstrate understanding of an aspect of media genre

AS91252, 2.5 Produce a design for a developed media product using a range of conventions

AS91253, 2.6 Complete a developed media product from a design and plan using a range of conventions

3rd May 2024

Term 1 week 8 Term 3 Mock Examinations Term 4 NCEA examinations

16th August 2024

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This course continues to develop students’ creative and analytical skills in the Media Studies and to encourage students to think critically about the media. Media language and terminology is developed through the production of media texts, and by study of audience, genre, narrative, and writing for a target audience. Students improve their analysis skills by studying the development and changes in a TV genre and analysing the link between the audience and a media product Short films and advertisements are also studied in depth, with students completing media investigations which will then inspire the planning and production of their own media product.

Course Information:

• There are five achievement standards in this course.

• The 21 credits contribute towards your daughter’s Level 2 National Certificate of Educational Achievement.

• The four internal achievement standards will be assessed at varying times the year. The skills for these achievement standards will be taught in class, and assignments will be set, with both class time and homework time to complete them.

Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

N N 4 Internal

N Y 3 Internal

October

21st

2024

Y Y 4 External In

class,

N N 4 Internal

N N 6 Internal

• The one external achievement standard will be assessed in essay format in a three hour examination at the end of the year.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least fifteen hours per week, across all subjects. Homework might include:

• Extension and revision of work done in class

• Research

• Written responses and essays

Teacher in Charge: Ian Leslie Head of Department: Annabel Harris

AS91270, 2.1 Solo

AS91271, 2.4 Composition

AS91272, 2.3 Group

Queen Margaret College Year 12 Music Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

2.6

2.7 Compare two Music Works

2.9

• At the end of each (external) topic students sit a practice assessment similar to the external assessment.

• Students will also sit practice examinations for each external Achievement Standard during the QMC school examinations in the third term.

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet Appeal Form - Internal Assessment Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

NCEA Level 2 Music offers choice to the developing musician, with achievement standards being offered in both Music Studies and Making Music. Students can develop their composition and performance skills, offering more than one instrument if desired, while developing their knowledge, understanding and application in the areas of both written conventions of music and aural perception. The skill of Instrumentation is introduced while the students can gain more depth of understanding of musical history by studying discrete music works, as well as pursue an area of musical interest by investigating an aspect of New Zealand music. Students who take this course

Standard Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

N N 6 Internal

Performance

Term 4, Week 2

N N 6 Internal Term

3, Week 9

Performance N N 4 Internal Term 2, Week

N N 4 Internal Term 1, Week 8

AS91273, 2.8 Instrumentation

Second Instrument. N N 4 Internal Term 2, Week 8

N N 4 External

N Y 6 External

AS91274, 2.2

AS91276,

Conventions of music.

End of Year Examination AS91277,

End of Year Examination

N N 4 Internal Term

AS91278,

Investigate NZ Music.

3, Week 1

must have an active interest and ability in Music and have completed at least three years’ instrumental or vocal tuition.

Course Information

• A selection of Achievement Standards will be offered in 2024 so that students are studying about 20 credits.

• Students are expected at this level to be having individual music tuition and to participate in at least one extra-curricular music activity at Queen Margaret College.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Performance practice

• Completing composition tasks

• Completing theory exercises

• Research tasks

Head of Learning Area: Tim Jenkin

AS91311

2.2 (Painting) Or AS91313 (printmaking)

AS91316

2.3 or (Painting) AS91318 (printmaking)

AS91321

2.4 or AS91323 2.4

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 Painting-Printmaking Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand NCEA Curriculum

Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to painting/printmaking

Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established painting/printmaking practice

Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas with either printmaking or painting

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet Appeal Form - Internal Assessment Extension or Rescheduling Request Form Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This is a broad practical course in which each student will undertake a range of school-developed units of work. These will provide experiences in drawing, painting, Photoshop and printmaking using a broad range of materials. The course gives students the opportunity to develop their perceptual, imaginative, technical and critical skills through making Art. Also included is the development of a working knowledge of contemporary artists and their methods. The course provides students with necessary visual and technical knowledge that will enable them to pursue further study in the specialist Art disciplines of Painting or Printmaking in Year 13. Access to Photoshop CS4 is recommended but not required. It is recommended that students have successfully completed Level 1 Visual Art.

Course Information

• In 2024 Year 12 Painting and Printmaking is an optional subject.

• Year 12 Painting and Printmaking is assessed against three achievement standards. Each achievement standard has a number of credits allocated. When a student gains ‘Achieved’ for an achievement standard the credits contribute to her NCEA.

Standard Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

N N 4 Internal 10.4.24

N N 4 Internal 26.6.24

N N 12 External 25.10.24

• Students can also gain different grades for each achievement standard: Achieved, Merit, Excellence. The grade achieved is determined by the quality of the work as measured against national standards.

• There is a consumables fee of $150 which will be charged to student’s school account.

• Students in this course are required to purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for $42. This gives them a one-year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This will be installed at school and charged to students' school accounts.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects. To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Reading and researching about artists studied in class

• Completion of assignments started in class

• Practising new techniques learned in class

• Catching up on work missed due to absence

• Researching on the internet

Teacher in charge of Visual Arts: Anna Faulknor

AS91312

2.2

AS91317

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 Photography Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand NCEA Curriculum

Use drawing methods to apply knowledge of conventions appropriate to photography.

2.3 Develop ideas in a related series of drawings appropriate to established photography practice.

AS91322

2.4

Produce a systematic body of work that shows understanding of art making conventions and ideas within photography (Folio).

Term 1, Week 11

Term 2, Week 9

Term 4, Week 2

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This is a broad practical course in which each student will undertake a range of school-developed units of work that will provide experiences in digital photography. The course gives students the opportunity to develop their perceptual, imaginative, technical and critical skills through making Art. Also included is the development of a working knowledge of contemporary artists and their methods. Students will need access to a digital SLR camera. The course provides students with necessary visual and technical knowledge that will enable them to pursue further study in the specialist Art discipline of Photography in Year 13. It is recommended that students have successfully completed Level 1 Visual Art.

Course Information

• In 2024 Year 12 Photography is an optional subject.

• Year 12 Photography is assessed against three achievement standards. Each achievement standard has a number of credits allocated. When a student gains ‘Achieved’ for an achievement standard the credits contribute to her NCEA.

• There is a consumables fee of approximately $150, which will be charged to student’s school account.

• Students in this course are required to purchase the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for approx. $42. This gives them a one year subscription to industry standard software such as Adobe

Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal/ External Proposed assessment date

Standard

N N

4 Internal

N N 4 Internal

N N 12 External

Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. This will be installed at school and charged to students' school accounts.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Reading and researching about artists studied in class

• Completion of assignments started in class

• Practising new techniques learned in class

• Catching up on work missed due to absence

• Researching on the internet

Teacher in charge of Visual Arts: Anna Faulknor

AS91336, 2.10

AS91329, 2.3

AS91330, 2.4

AS91328, 2.2

2.8

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 Physical Education Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

for One and One for All

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

The Physical Education programme encourages students to participate in a variety of activities and allows the application of knowledge in both practical and written contexts. Students will be internally assessed to gain 20 credits for Level 2 NCEA. Some areas of focus include: explaining the biophysical principles and the impact on performance; performance in a nationally developed event; and leadership tasks with a Middle School class. This is an enriching course offering students the ability to develop skills and knowledge around: their own fitness; understand the importance of living a balanced and healthy lifestyle; as well as empowering the students to develop the knowledge and interpersonal skills which will enable them to interact sensitively with other people and cultures.

Course Information

• A mixture of practical and written work

• 19 credits offered

• Individual and group work assessed

• A variety of training venues utilised around the city

• As part of the 2.8 Social Responsibility – students will be taken off-site to participate in a variety of activities. These include rock climbing, Off the Loop Water Park, Escape Room, CrossFit, Pencarrow Bike Trip. The cost for these events will be charged to the account.

• Performance standard (Tough Guy and Tough Girl Challenge) - course related cost will be charged to the account to cover the cost of the entry and transport.

• Reassessment opportunity for the Performance Standard will take place during Term 3 for students who wish to improve their grade and/or if injury has prevented the completion of the Tough Guy and Tough Girl Challenge.

• Correct QMC PE gear to be worn during practical lessons

Standard Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal/ External Proposed assessment date

All

N N 3 Internal

22 March

Improving wellbeingperformance N N 4 Internal

4 June – 7 June

Touch

Challenge N N 4 Internal 24 May

Basketball Free throw N N 5 Internal 6 September

Demonstrate social responsibility N N 3 Internal 25 October

Guy and Girl

AS91334,

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Reading and researching a variety of texts

• Completion of assignments

• Following physical training programmes

Head of Learning Area: Aimee Francois

Queen Margaret College Year 12 Physics NCEA Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91172, 2.5 Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics

AS91171, 2.4 Demonstrate understanding of mechanics

AS91170, 2.3

AS91168, 2.1 Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship

• Assessment dates may be subject to slight variation.

Week 6, Term 1

Week 5, Term 2

Week 2, Term 3

Week 8, Term 3

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

In Year 12 Physics, students develop their understanding of a range of concepts and how these are applied. During the Atomic and Nuclear Physics unit, students study the applications of radiation and radioactivity. The Mechanics topic is concerned with explaining the behaviour of moving objects. The Electricity and Magnetism unit covers direct current electricity, electric fields and electromagnetism.

Course Information

• Students are issued with a workbook which will be charged to the student’s account

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Completing any unfinished classwork

• Completing homework assignments.

• Going over classwork to identify any gaps in understanding which should be raised with the teacher in the following lesson.

Head of Learning Area: Charlie Martin and Kent Hogan

Standard Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

N N

3 Internal

N N 6 External

N N 4 External

Demonstrate understanding of waves

N N 4 Internal

Queen Margaret College

Year 12-13 Religious Studies Programme 2024

Religious Studies at Year 12 and 13

• The year 12-13 programme represents the culmination of a rich and coherent religious studies curriculum progressing from Y1 to Y13. It addresses issues of beliefs, values and practices appropriate to each stage of our students’ development. The programme therefore serves an integral part of our holistic philosophy. It is where students can begin to flourish in their philosophical and theological articulacy and express their own ideas confidently and coherently.

• The curriculum covers philosophy, ethics, theology and critical thinking. This equips students with knowledge and transferable skills that can be applied across their different NCEA courses.

• It enhances students’ broader understanding of their world, enriching their minds and preparing them for the world of university and employment. We discuss topical issues of relevance to the students and there is a place for spontaneity and student initiative in proposing issues of concern.

• It is an enjoyable and inspiring subject- students explore topical moral dilemmas in fields ranging from medicine to social media, business, and sex and sexuality. They learn to develop logical arguments and apply philosophical tools derived from classical and contemporary scholars. They use group discussion and simulation games. They are introduced to great works of literature; all this in a relaxed and affirming context, without the pressure of examinations or credits.

Our School’s Foundation

We are a Special Character School.

Queen Margaret College is a church school of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. Our school was founded 100 years ago by the Presbyterian Church in order to ‘provide for girls a sound intellectual and moral education, to build up strong Christian character on a broad religious basis and thus to produce the best kind of girlhood and womanhood’. Although the language has been updated, the mission of the College today is still the same: to educate the whole child.

Today the College’s mission is stated thus: Within an inclusive Christian environment, we light the flame of learning; through a holistic education our girls become confident, principled women who make a difference in the modern world. Luce Veritatis - By the Light of Truth.

We are a school where the concepts of Christian living with an emphasis on tolerance and consideration for others are communicated by example as well as teaching. Fostering this involves -

• Developing a broad understanding of the spiritual dimension of life as identified in the Strategic Plan–emphasising social responsibility, empathy, inclusive love, respect for people and the environment, compassionate justice and integrity of character.

• Our Strategic Plan commits us to further develop the spiritual dimension of life in ways that recognise the diversity of beliefs and backgrounds that make up our community and world.

The Programme

A. Introduction to Philosophical and Ethical theories

This year we will use the two referendum questions (Legalising Cannabis and Voluntary Euthanasia) in order to relate our worldviews to some concrete practical ethics of contemporary concern.

• The 6 dimensions of a worldview

• Modernism

• Fundamentalism

• Postmodernism

• Utilitarianism

• Humanism and Liberalism

• Feminism

• Consumerism

• Religious Worldviews

B. Critical Thinking

• Constructing and evaluating arguments

• Logical fallacies

C. Ethical Issues

• Medical Ethics

• Environmental ethics

• Business ethics

• Sexual ethics Students will keep an ongoing personal journal.

Head of Learning Area: Deborah Wilson

Standard Number

AS91148, 2.1

AS91150, 2.2

AS91151, 2.4

AS91152, 2.5

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 Spanish Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Spanish texts on familiar matters.

Give a spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates information, ideas and opinions

Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Spanish text(s) on familiar matters.

Write a variety of text types in Spanish to convey information, ideas and opinions in genuine contexts.

N 4

Term 3, School examinations

Term 2, Week 9

3, School examinations

N 5

Term 3, Week 9 Final due date

Some students may do the internal standard, AS91149, 2.3 which is the interaction standard. This is an option, offered as extension.

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This course enables students to communicate confidently in spoken and written Spanish. They create a written portfolio, producing a variety of text types in which they share information, express ideas and justify their own opinions. Students also deliver a two-minute speech in Spanish. They hone their comprehension skills through exposure to a range of authentic reading and listening materials. Students study the following themes: health and well-being, the Hispanic world, media and communications, social engagement, and the environment. They also have regular conversation practice with our Spanish language assistant to help develop their speaking and listening skills.

Course Information

• NCEA level 2 Spanish is an option subject.

• There are 8 lessons per 10-day timetable

Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

External

N 5

Internal

External

N 5

Term

Internal

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete homework during the week. The key to language learning is ‘little and often’. Homework might include:

• Learning a number of words, verbs or phrases.

• Completion of assignments started in class.

• Reading and grammar exercises to do or an essay to write.

• Creating revision material

• Reviewing the work completed during class time.

• Revision of vocabulary learned in class with www.educationperfect.com

• Catching up on work missed due to absence.

• Carrying out research tasks on the internet.

Students will receive a grammar workbook costing around $55.

Head of Department: Caroline Harding

AS91265, 2.10

Queen Margaret College Level 2 Mathematics with

Statistics Programme 2024

Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

Conduct an experiment to investigate a situation using statistical methods.

AS91268, 2.13 Investigate a situation involving elements of chance using a simulation

AS91260, 2.5 Apply network methods in solving problems

AS91267, 2.12 Apply probability methods in solving problems.

AS91264, 2.9 Use statistical methods to make an inference.

AS91263, 2.8 Design a questionnaire

Term 1, Week 6

Term 1, Week 9

Term 2, Week 2

Term 2, Week 8

Term 3, Week 3

Term 3, Week 9

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

This course requires students to think mathematically and statistically in a range of contexts. Topics include probability methods, making inferences about populations, simulating probability situations, designing networks and conducting statistical experiments. This course leads naturally to NCEA Level 3 Mathematics with Statistics in Year 13.

Assessment Information

EXTENAL ASSESSMENTS:

• At the end of each topic students sit a practice assessment similar to the external assessment.

• Students will also sit practice examinations for each external Achievement Standard during the QMC school examinations in the third term.

INTENAL ASSESSMENTS

• During the teaching of each topic, practice assessment tasks will be given to prepare the students for the final task.

• If a student is absent from the internal assessment, they must follow the school policy on absences for NCEA assessments.

Course Information

• The Mathematics Help Room is staffed by teachers every week at lunchtime and after school

Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Writing Credits Internal / External Proposed assessment date

Standard Number

N N 3

Internal

N N 2 Internal

N N 4 External

N N 4 Internal

N N

Internal

on Wednesdays. Students can attend to do their homework or receive some extra help.

• Some more able students will have the opportunity to participate in competitions:

✓ The Australian Mathematics Competition is held in August (entry fee approximately $15).

✓ The Senior Mathematics Competition is held in May (entry fee approximately $15).

• All students are registered with the Education Perfect software as part of the school package deal for senior students

• Students must have a graphing calculator, preferably a Casio FX9860GIII.

• All students will be issued with individual workbooks (approximate total cost $40).

Homework expectations

To be successful with Level 2 Mathematics, students should make full use of class time and do regular study each day.

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. Homework might include:

• Revision of daily/weekly content covered in class.

• Reading of text or reference material.

• Reinforcement of skills.

• Reflection of lessons and/or tasks.

• Preparation/revision for assessments.

• Completion of assignments.

Head of Learning Area: Matthew Kavanagh and Mike Lockwood

Queen Margaret College

Year 12 Te Reo Māori Programme 2024 Level 7 of the New Zealand Curriculum

AS91284, 2.1 Whakarongo kia mōhio ki te reo o te ao torotoro.

AS91285, 2.2 Kōrero kia whakamahi i te reo o te ao torotoro.

AS91286, 2.3 Pānui kia mōhio ki te reo o te ao torotoro.

AS91287, 2.4 Tuhi i te reo o te ao torotoro.

Internal Term 2, Week 8 Term 3, Week 9

External Term 3, week 4 Derived Grade assessment Term 3, Week 7-8 School examinations

Term 3, Week 4 Term 3, Week 7-8 School examinations

Assessment procedures are outlined below, including forms you may need to access throughout the academic year.

QMC NCEA Assessment Procedures Booklet

Appeal Form - Internal Assessment

Extension or Rescheduling Request Form

Withdrawal Request Form - NCEA Standards

Course details

By the end of NCEA Level 2, Te reo Māori students should be able to engage in discussions with speakers of te reo Māori, understanding much of what is said. They should be able to read and understand a variety of text types, as well as compose a range of text types in te reo Māori. Students will prepare for sitting their external achievement standard by practising examination techniques, revising vocabulary, grammar and verb tenses, and completing past reading and writing papers. Use of the target language in the classroom will be encouraged and students will regularly use their laptops for e-learning activities, vocabulary revision and accessing authentic online resources.

Students will study the following topics:

• Ōku wawata: my hopes and dreams

• Ōku tino: my favourites

• He mihi: an acknowledgement

• Kai: food

Standard Number Achievement Standard Title UE Literacy Reading UE Literacy Reading Credits Internal/ External Proposed assessment date

N N 4 A-roto

N N 6 A-roto Internal

Term 2, Week 1 Term 3, Week 1

Y N 6 A-waho

N Y 6 A-waho External

Course Information

• In 2024, Year 12 Te reo Māori is an option subject.

Homework expectations

Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of at least 15 hours per week, across all subjects.

To achieve at a high level in this subject, students are expected to complete some homework during the week. The key to language learning is ‘little and often’ Your daughter should be learning at home for a total of one hour and a half to two hours per week in te reo Māori.

Homework might include:

• Learning a number of words, verbs or phrases.

• Completion of assignments started in class.

• Reading and grammar exercises to do or a short paragraph to write.

• Before an assessment, students will be expected to revise their notes or to practice their spoken Te reo Māori.

• Revision of vocabulary learned in class with www.educationperfect.com.

• Catching up on work missed due to absence.

• Carrying out a research task on the internet.

Head

of Learning Area: Caroline Harding