Level 3 Social Studies
13SS Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms M. Meulenbroeks
Social studies learning area is about how societies work and how people can participate as critical, active, informed, and responsible citizens. Achievement standards focus on social action, social change, policy and society.
Credit Information
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91596 v2 Social Studies 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of ideological responses to an issue | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91597 v2 Social Studies 3.2 - Conduct a critical social inquiry | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r * |
|
| A.S. 91598 v2 Social Studies 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of how ideologies shape society | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91599 v2 Social Studies 3.4 - Examine personal involvement in a social action(s) that aims to influence policy change(s) | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r * |
|
| A.S. 91600 v2 Social Studies 3.5 - Examine a campaign of social action(s) to influence policy change(s) | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r * |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
* Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
- meeting any course entry requirements
- minimum class sizes
- the availability of teaching staff
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.