RUTHERFORD COLEGE

Geography Department
YEAR 13 ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME 2016
The Year 13 Geography programme is assessed by five Achievement Standards. Each has a credit
weighting. When candidates gain a credit for an Achievement Standard the credits contribute to their
NCEA. Candidates can also gain different grades for each achievement standard: Achievement,
Merit, and Excellence. The grade candidates achieve is determined by the quality of their work as
measured against national standards. They can also get an endorsement for Merit or Excellence, but
must obtain 14 credits at that grade, with at least 3 credits from internally assessed standards and 3
credits from externally assessed standards.
Level III Geography Achievement Standards
Number
Title

Credits

Assessment
Mode

Assessment
Date

91430

Conduct geographic research with

consultation

Internal

Week 8-10
Term 1

91246

Analyse aspects of a contemporary

geographic issue

Internal

Week 6
Term 2

91245

Analyse aspects of a geographic

topic at a global scale

Internal

Week 9
Term 2

91427

Demonstrate understanding of how

a cultural process shapes
geographic environment/s

External

End of Year
external Exam

91429

Demonstrate understanding of a
given environment(s) through the
selection and application of
geographic concepts and skills

External

End of Year
External Exam

PLEASE NOTE:
(1) Two field trips will take place during the academic year.
(2) All classes will be marked to the same assessment schedule and will be moderated by at least
one other Department teacher.
(3) Students will be notified in advance if there are any alterations to the above assessment dates.
(4) Rutherford College school wide policies apply to all assessment conditions.
(5) Reassessment opportunities will not be offered for any Achievement Standards.
(6) One resubmission opportunity for internal assessments may be available to students following
NZQA policy.

Mr. A Simpson
Head of Department, Geography