MCPACOM

MCPA Communication

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms L. Keating.

Students will study English with a focus on UE Literacy.  This course is not for the university bound student.  The English assessments contribute to UE Literacy and the level 3 NCEA Certificate.

Course Overview

Term 1
Students will write in plain English.

Term 2
Students will use information literacy skills to research a topic related to English.

Term 3
Students will develop a writing portfolio.

Term 4
Students will complete the writing portfolio.

Pathway

Students will study English with a focus on UE Literacy.

Assessment Information

There are no examinations included in this course.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 14
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1279 v8
NZQA Info

Write in plain English


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 3491 v8
NZQA Info

Write a report


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91480 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 7
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0