NCEA Level 2 Economics
12ECO Course DescriptionTeacher 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.
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
It is recommended that students purchase an economics workbook at approximately $25.
Ring Binder, A4 Refill (14B8), 1J5
Recommended Prior Learning
14 or more credits in NCEA Level 1 economics, or in consultation with the teacher in charge of economics.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
A.S. 91222 v2
Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
|
A.S. 91223 v2
Economics 2.2 - Analyse international trade using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
|
A.S. 91224 v2
Economics 2.3 - Analyse economic growth using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
|
A.S. 91225 v2
Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
|
A.S. 91226 v2
Economics 2.5 - Analyse statistical data relating to two contemporary economic issues
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
|
A.S. 91227 v2
Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact
Assessments: Term: , Week: |
2 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r |
|
|
A.S. 91228 v2
Economics 2.7 - Analyse a contemporary economic issue of special interest using economic concepts and models
Assessments: Term: null, Week: null |
2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 30 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 18 credits.
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Credits listed may change.