Level 3 Spanish
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms C. Bader.
Level 3 Spanish
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 requires successful completion of a Level 2 course in Spanish.
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.
External
NZQA Info
Spanish 3.1 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended spoken Spanish texts
NZQA Info
Spanish 3.2 - Give a clear spoken presentation in Spanish that communicates a critical response to stimulus material
NZQA Info
Spanish 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of a variety of extended written and/or visual Spanish texts
NZQA Info
Spanish 3.5 - Write a variety of text types in clear Spanish to explore and justify varied ideas and perspectives
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.