NCEA Level 2 Economics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr T. Tinworth
This course covers major economic issues that affect all of us, inflation, international trade, and economic growth. You will be able to understand and measure these issues as well as understand their cause and possible effects. You will also become aware of Government policies designed to address these issues.
It is a very informative and topical course, which provides you the opportunity to better understand the nature of the New Zealand economy. Economics complements learning in other subjects and this course provides a good background of understanding for study at a higher level.
A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 or more credits in NCEA Level 1 economics, or in consultation with the teacher in charge of economics.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
It is recommended that students purchase an economics workbook at approximately $25.
Ring Binder, A4 Refill (14B8), 1J5
A personal device is recommended for this subject.
Pathway
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
External
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 6
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 6
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 4
Pathway Tags
Office Manager, Accounts Officer, Banking, Insurance, Business Consultant, Mortgage Broker, Retail Buyer, Accountant, Auditor, Finance Manager, Financial Adviser, Currency Dealer, Economist, Statistician, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Property Manager, Real Estate, Valuer, Business Owner, Business Manager, Advisor, Consultant, Policy Analysis, Business Journalist,
Disclaimer
POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.
Credits listed may change.