Chemistry and Biology (Level 1 only)

Science|New Zealand Curriculum

About Chemistry and Biology

Chemistry and Biology is a consolidated subject that weaves together learning from the living world and material world.

This page contains resources and tools to help support: 

  • internal and external assessment (exams)
  • teachers delivering this subject
  • learners taking this subject. 

Read more about this subject on NCEA.education (external link)

Related subjects

Chemistry (Level 2, 3 and Scholarship)

Biology (Level 2, 3 and Scholarship)

Changes to Chemistry and Biology

Sample resources for 92022 for external assessment in 2025

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Chemistry and Biology standards

Level 1 standards

Chemistry and Biology achievement standards

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Exemplars, reports, past exams and assessment schedules

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Past exams, exemplars, assessment schedules and reports

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Assessment specifications

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Assessor support materials for internal assessment

Request clarification form

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Alternative evidence gathering templates

Templates for student results when direct assessment is not possible

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Remote assessment matrix

Guidance for teachers if learning and assessment needs to be completed remotely

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Tools

Level 1 assessment matrix

Chemistry and Biology matrix on NCEA.education

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About Chemistry and Biology

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Career guidance

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