13SPN

Level 3 Spanish

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Bader.

Students will learn to interact with each other in Spanish and improve their listening skills in the language. They will also be able to read and write texts on familiar matters. The culture of Spanish-speaking countries will be compared and contrasted with students’ cultural backgrounds.


Q: What do the assessments look like for this course?

A: You have two internal assessments and two external assessments.

  • Internal writing assessment (5 credits): Two short pieces of writing in Spanish with resources to be completed over the year in class. 
  • Internal speaking assessment (3 credits): Three minute speech presentation in Spanish. 
  • External listening exam (5 credits): Listen to three passages in Spanish and answer the questions in English. This takes place at the end of the year. 
  • External reading exam (5 credits): Read three texts in Spanish answer the questions in English. This takes place at the end of the year.

Course Overview

Term 1
3.5. Writing portfolio internal #1

Term 2
3.3. Interaction portfolio #1 (optional as extension)
3.5. Writing portfolio internal #2

Term 3
3.2. Speech Internal
3.3. Interaction portfolio #2 (optional as extension)

Term 4
Preparation for 3.1. Listening external and 3.4. Reading external

Entry Criteria

Entry into Level 3 Spanish Studies requires successful completion of a Level 2 course in Spanish Studies.


Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs

This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop. $52 for course fee, which includes cultural activities and Education Perfect.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91568 v2
NZQA Info
Spanish 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Spanish texts
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91569 v1
NZQA Info
Spanish 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates a critical response to stimulus material
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91571 v1
NZQA Info
Spanish 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Spanish texts
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91572 v1
NZQA Info
Spanish 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

Disclaimer

Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.