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NCEA Level 3 Biology
2021
Course Outline and Assessment InformationNCEA Level 3 (Year 13) Biology 2021
Welcome to Level 3 Biology. We are looking forward to working with you this year and wish you an
interesting and rewarding year of learning.
Biologists and students studying biology want to explain the nature of living things and to understand where
and how life is evolving, how evolution links life processes and ecology, and the impact that humans have on
all forms of life.
This year the Level 3 Biology programme builds on the knowledge and understanding you developed in Level
2. There are ‘Key concepts’ or big ideas that we hope will remain with you long after you have left school.
What will I do in Year 13 Biology?
We will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that enable you to be ‘scientifically
literate’ citizens. You will develop an understanding of how biological theories and ideas have evolved over
time and as technology has improved. You will learn to communicate using the language of biology when
discussing or evaluating biological issues.
What will I learn in Year 13 Biology?
This year you will
• learn about the relationship between organisms and the environment
• explore the evolutionary processes that have resulted in the diversity of life on Earth and appreciate the
place and impact of humans within these processes
• integrate biological knowledge to make informed judgments about the social, ethical, and biological
implications to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
• carry out an investigation that includes developing your understanding of the relationship between
the investigation and scientific theory
Summary of the Achievement Standards offered in Level 3 Biology 2021
Achievement Subject Version Topic/Title Mode of Credits Literacy or
Standard Reference Number Assessment Numeracy
Number
91601 Bio 3.1 vs 2 Carry out a practical Internal 4 Literacy
investigation in a biology context, and
with supervision Numeracy
91602 Bio 3.2 vs 2 Integrate biological knowledge to Internal 3 Literacy
develop an informed response to
a socio-scientific issue
91603 Bio 3.3 vs2 Demonstrate understanding of External 5 Literacy
the responses of plants and
animals to their external
environment
91604 Bio 3.4 vs2 Demonstrate understanding of Internal 3 Literacy
how an animal maintains a
stable internal environment
91606 Bio 3.6 vs2 Demonstrate understanding of External 4 Literacy
trends in human evolution 5 Achievement Standards will be offered with a total of 19 credits.
2 Achievement Standards will be assessed by an external examination. (9 credits)
Tests and task sheets will be given regularly throughout the year to give you practice in answering
questions related to the topics being studied. Formative Tests will be used as indicators of your
progress.
3 Achievement Standards will be assessed internally during the year (10 credits)
Bio 3.2 Response to a socio-scientific issue Week 9, Term 1 & Weeks 1- 4, Term 2 (3 credits)
Bio 3.4 Homeostasis Week 9, Term 2 (3 credits)
Bio 3.1 Practical Investigation Week 10, Term 2 & Weeks 1- 4, Term 3 (4 credits)
Formative Tasks will be given as practice before these Achievement Standards are assessed.
All Achievement Standard tasks will have a checklist of what is required to attain an Achieved,
Achieved with Merit or Achieved with Excellence.
Textbooks: SciPAD, Level 3 Biology (Externally Assessed Standards & Internally Assessed Standards)
Literacy
Standards offered in Level 3 Biology contribute to credits in University Entrance Literacy requirements.
Important Information for Internal Assessments
• Absences – It is important that you do not miss any assessments (Internal or External) except for
genuine reasons of sickness, accident or extreme emergencies. Providing a Medical Certificate from
your Doctor must cover absence during an assessment. On your return to school you will be given
the opportunity to do the task for the Achievement Standard. This will NOT be possible if you choose
to go on a family holiday, or similar non-school related event, at the time of assessment.
• Assessment Policies – Procedures outlined in the School’s Assessment Policy, Authenticity Policy and
the Appeal process apply. Ensure you read these thoroughly and follow all guidelines. Know your
rights and responsibilities.
• Filing – When an Internal assessment task has been marked you will be asked to verify the sighting
and acceptance of the grade awarded by signing the cover sheet. All assessed work will then be
filed at school for security and for moderation by NZQA, if required.
• Assessment – If a ‘Not Achieved’ grade is awarded for an internally assessed Achievement Standard,
there will be no further assessment opportunities in that Achievement Standard.
• If you do not understand the reasons for the final grade you have been awarded you should initially
discuss it with your teacher and then if you still feel an appeal is required go to NCEA Information and
complete an ‘Appeal’ form. Your work will be reassessed in conjunction with either a colleague or a
subject specialist from outside the school. Remember your reason(s) must relate to the assessment
schedule for that task.
• You may be offered the opportunity of a resubmission if your work requires a minor corrections or
change that you may have overlooked and should be able to identify within a few minutes. Your
teacher will approach you prior to the task being handed back to the class as a whole if this is
relevant for you. You will be required to identify and make any changes immediately. Your teacher is
not able to tell you of the specific change required; you must be able to identify the required change
yourself. Reminders
• Keep your folder up to date, tidy and well organised. When you have finished studying a section of
work take the notes home and file them using dividers to separate Course Information / External
Achievement Standards / Internal Achievement Standards
• Take responsibility for your own learning by keeping accurate, well structured notes.
• Be focussed and actively participate in your learning. Take every opportunity to practise and develop
your skills.
• Use class time effectively to listen, discuss and question.
• Hand in work punctually
• Complete formative tasks and take note of the feedback you receive. (oral and/or written)
• Take feedback/feed forward on board and use it to further develop your knowledge and skills.
• Ask your teacher if you have any questions about the course and/or assessments.
Award of Year 13 subject prizes
Top subject awards are determined by the whole year’s academic performance. Award winners are
based on the following criteria:
• The proportion of Excellence grades in Achievement Standards
• Completion of a standard at the first attempt, as well as the comparative quality and quantity of a
student’s class work in Achievement Standards.
• Completion of all compulsory standards offered in the course.
• Completion of all standards to a high level in the school examinations.
• Consistent effort made in homework throughout the year.
• Satisfactory class attendance throughout the year.NCEA LEVEL 3 (Year 13) BIOLOGY 2021
Order of Topics & Assessment Dates
Term One 10 weeks
Bio 3.3 (E) Plant & Animal Responses to the Environment
Bio 3.3 (E) Derived Grade Assessment Week 10
Bio 3.2 (I) Response to a socio-scientific issue: Introduction
Term Two 10 weeks
Bio 3.2 (I) contd Response to a socio-scientific issue
Summative Assessment (3 credits) Submission: Mon 24/5
Bio 3.4 (I) Homeostasis
Summative Assessment (3 credits) Week 9
Bio 3.1 (I) Practical Investigation: Introduction
Term Three 10 weeks
Bio 3.1 (I) Practical Investigation
Summative Assessment (4 credits) Submission: Mon 6/9
Bio 3.6 (E) Trends in Human Evolution
Term Four 3 weeks
Bio 3.6 (E) contd Trends in Human Evolution
Derived Grade Assessment Week 2
Revision Bio 3.3/3.6
Scholarship Biology Exam: Wednesday 10 November (9.30am)
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