NCEA Level 1 Science
4 standards20 credits
2 internal · 2 external
Exam: Wednesday 25 November, afternoon
AS 91920 · Science 1.1
Demonstrate understanding of a science-informed response to a local issue
- A science idea behind a local issue
- Another group's perspective on it
- The response, and how science informed it
AS 91921 · Science 1.2
Demonstrate understanding of the use of a range of scientific investigative approaches in a context
- Using more than one way to investigate in one context
- Why each approach suits the question
AS 91922 · Science 1.3
Describe features of science that have contributed to the development of a science idea in a local context
- Linking new evidence to existing ideas
- Social, cultural and technology influences on science
- Why science ideas can change
AS 91923 · Science 1.4
Demonstrate understanding of science-related claims in communicated information
- Finding the science behind a claim
- Critiquing the evidence
- How well the evidence supports the claim
AS 91922 past papers
| Year | Download from NZQA |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Exam paper · Marking schedule · Resource booklet |
| 2024 | Exam paper · Marking schedule · Resource booklet |
| 2023 | Exam paper · Marking schedule · Resource booklet |
AS 91923 past papers
| Year | Download from NZQA |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Exam paper · Marking schedule · Resource booklet |
| 2024 | Marking schedule |
| 2023 | Marking schedule |
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