L2ECO

Level 2 Economics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Dustin.


What will I learn?

An appreciation of major issues facing the New Zealand economy, eg growth, inflation, unemployment and government policy. This will involve a real world application of economic issues.

Where does it lead? 

This course provides the core understanding needed for the continuing study of Economics at L3 and is an advantage for studying commerce at tertiary level.

How will I be assessed?

Internal Assessments

  • Analyse Government Policy - Achievement Standard 91227 - 6 Credits
  • Analyse Unemployment - Achievement Standard 91225 - 4 Credits

External Assessments

  • Analyse Inflation - Achievement Standard 91222 - 4 Credits
  • Analyse Economic Growth - Achievement Standard 91224 - 4 Credits

What should I have already done?

This course is designed for students who have achieved in L1 Economics and are confident in their market equilibrium skills (AS90986) and/or confident in their L1 Mathematics skills. Keeping up to date with current affairs and having success in external assessments is an advantage.

 

Course Contribution

No cost.

Pathway

Credit Information

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

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

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91222 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.1 - Analyse inflation using economic concepts and models
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91224 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.3 - Analyse economic growth using economic concepts and models
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91225 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.4 - Analyse unemployment using economic concepts and models
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91227 v2
NZQA Info
Economics 2.6 - Analyse how government policies and contemporary economic issues interact
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Courses will only run based on minimum entries

Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course

You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry

Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department

Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths

Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025