2 Mandarin
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms X. Yu.
In this course we aim to develop understanding in the key learning areas of Spoken Presentations, Interactions and Writing. We will also develop our skills in Reading and Listening in preparation for our end of year NCEA exams. Learners will be able to use Chinese to communicate information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations.
This course offers 24 credits towards NCEA Level 2. There are three internal standards worth 14 credits and two external standards worth 10 credits.
This course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence if in a single year you gain 14 or more credits at Merit and/or Excellence within Level 2 Mandarin.
Course Overview
Term 1
Topic:
Holidays and entertainment
Internal assessments: Writing and Presentation
Term 2
Topic:
Part-time job
Internal assessments: Writing and Presentation
Term 3
Topic:
Travel and custom
Preparation for Externals: Reading and Listening
Term 4
Preparation for Externals: Reading and Listening
Recommended Prior Learning
Students are recommended to take our Level 1 Mandarin class, or seek the advice of the Mandarin teacher and the authority from our HOD.
- Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking skills
- Able to communicate and interact in daily life in Mandarin.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
2B4 or 2B5 hard cover Exercise Book
20 - 30 leaf Clear folder
Pathway
Assessment Information
Method of assessment:• Internal assessment (Presentation, Interaction, Writing) are given after a series of mock practice runs where practical; writing assessment is in the form of a writing portfolio.
• External assessment takes in the form of exams.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Chinese 2.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of spoken Chinese texts on familiar matters
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Chinese 2.3 - Interact using spoken Chinese to share information and justify ideas and opinions in different situations
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Chinese 2.2 - Give a spoken presentation in Chinese that communicates information, ideas and opinions
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Chinese 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of written and/or visual Chinese text(s) on familiar matters
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Chinese 2.5 - Write a variety of text types in Chinese to convey information, ideas, and opinions in genuine contexts