13GER

Level 3 German

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms A. Marris.

Level 3 German

Year 13 German aims to support students to extend their spoken, interaction, and listening skills in German and they will be able to read and write extended texts on unfamiliar matters beyond their immediate context.


Common Q&A 

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

Topics:

  • Education and employment 
  • Media and entertainment
  • Health and environment

Course Overview

Term 1
3.5 writing internal #1

Term 2
3.5 writing internal #2
3.2 speech preparation

Term 3
3.2 speech presentation
3.5 writing internal #3

Term 4
Preparation for 3.1 listening and 3.4 reading external exams

Entry Criteria

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

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.

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. 91548 v2
NZQA Info
German 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken German texts
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91549 v1
NZQA Info
German 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in German 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. 91551 v1
NZQA Info
German 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual German texts
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91552 v1
NZQA Info
German 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear German 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.