About Biology
Biology is the scientific study of living things, and the interconnectedness of life forms and the environment.
This page contains resources and tools to help support:
- internal and external assessment (exams)
- teachers delivering this subject
- learners taking this subject.
Changes to Biology
Biology is no longer available at NCEA Level 1. Chemistry and Biology, a new subject on the New Zealand Curriculum, is now available at Level 1.
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Assessor Support
See how our online resources and workshops can support and improve your assessment practice.
Assessor Support homeBiology standards
Exemplars, reports, past exams and assessment schedules
Assessment specifications
2025 assessment specifications
Assessor support materials for internal assessment
National moderator's report
Annual reports on issues and trends in assessment
View moderator's reportRequest clarification form
Teachers can request clarification of a standard with this form
Open request clarification formRemote assessment matrix
Guidance for teachers if learning and assessment needs to be completed remotely
Remote assessment matrix [PDF, 74KB]Alternative evidence gathering templates
Templates for student results when direct assessment is not possible
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Level 1 assessment matrix
Use the Chemistry and Biology matrix on NCEA.education with new standards in 2024
Go to the matrix
Level 2 and 3 assessment matrix
Use this Biology matrix for Level 2 and 3 standards
Download matrix [DOCX, 55 KB]
Career guidance
Career information and tools to help your students on careers.govt.nz
Go to careers.govt.nz