Geography

Assessment Plan
Level 2
GEOGRAPHY
2015

Student Name: ___________________________________

Class:

___________________________________

Units of Work
As well as the FOUR internal assessments, you will study TWO External units this year. During the year you
will also learn and develop your geographic skills.
Externals:
Natural Landscapes
This unit looks at the large Natural Landscape of the Tongariro Volcanic Centre. You will learn about the
processes that operate and produce this unique landscape. You will also study human uses within the park
and their perspectives about current issues that face the park.
Development
In this unit you will look at differences in development within a country. The case study will be based on
Tanzania and will examine the reasons why disparities in development exist.
(Geographical Skills- optional for students who achieved the standard in level 1)
Internals:

Conduct Geographic research (Tongariro)

Topic at a Global scale (E-bola)
Urban Patterns (New York)
NZ geographic issue (TBC)

FieldtripA three day field trip will take place in Term Three and is compulsory. Students will visit Tongariro Volcanic
Centre in preparation for Achievement standards 2.1 and 2.5.

It is important that the systems for assessment are consistent and fair.
The following guidelines are written to ensure that you are aware of your rights and
responsibilities for assessment. These guidelines apply to all internal assessments
(tests, exams, assignments) that generate results for NCEA.
Authenticity:
Your teacher needs to know that all the work you have handed in is your own work.
Please refer to your assessment handbook for further explanation of authenticity and the relevant procedures
you must complete
Missed Assessments or not Meeting Deadlines:
It is important to hand all assignments in on time.
Please refer to your assessment handbook, for the relevant procedures you must complete should you miss
an assessment or deadline.
Appeals:
You are able to appeal assessment decisions.
Please refer to your assessment handbook for the relevant procedures you must complete.
Your Dean is your first point of contact for these processes.

Assessment information for 2015

Subject: Level 2 Geography
Achievement
Standard
2.1

Title
Demonstrate geographic understanding
of a large natural environment.

Level

Credits

Internal or
External

Content

External

Tongariro
Volcanic Centre

2.3

Demonstrate geographic understanding

of differences in development.

External

Tanzania

2.2

Demonstrate geographic understanding

of an urban pattern

Internal

New York

2.5

Conduct geographic research, with

guidance.

Internal

Tongariro

2.6

Explain aspects of a contemporary New

Zealand geographic issue.

Internal

TBC

2.7

Explain aspects of a geographic topic at

a global scale

Internal

E-bola

External

Exam

2.4 *

Apply concepts and skills to demonstrate

understanding of a given environment.

TOTAL CREDITS: 22 (*26)

2.4* Skills will be optional for students who achieved the standard in 2014

Record of your
results

Course: 02GEO
TERM ONE :
WEEK

TOPIC:

2.7 Global

Intro- Concepts

10

2.1 Natural Landscapes

TERM TWO:
WEEK

TOPIC:

2.1

Assessment
wk

2.5 Research

Fieldtrip

10

11

2.3 Development

Research

TERM THREE:
WEEK

TOPIC:

2.2 Urban

2.6 Contemporary

7
Revision

Assessment wk

10
Revision

TERM FOUR:
WEEK
TOPIC:

3
Revision

5 NCEA

7
NCEA EXAMS