Level 1 Economics
11ECON Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. Vythilingam
Economics is the study of how people and society make choices to satisfy their wants and needs. Students will be introduced to the New Zealand economy, then focus on the decision making of individuals, producers and Government and how markets operate.
Pathway Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A workbook is available for purchase (approximately $28.00) is recommended
Recommended Prior Learning
Open Entry
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90983 v3 Economics 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of consumer choices, using scarcity and/or demand | 1 |
E |
4 |
Y |
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| A.S. 90984 v3 Economics 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of decisions a producer makes about production | 1 |
I |
5 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90986 v3 Economics 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of how consumer, producer and/or government choices affect society, using market equilibrium | 1 |
E |
5 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90987 v3 Economics 1.5 - Demonstrate understanding of a government choice where affected groups have different viewpoints | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90988 v3 Economics 1.6 - Demonstrate understanding of the interdependence of sectors of the New Zealand economy | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 9 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.