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)
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Assessor Support
See how our online resources and workshops can support and improve your assessment practice.
Assessor Support homeChemistry and Biology standards
Exemplars, reports, past exams and assessment schedules
Assessment specifications
2025 assessment specifications
Assessor support materials for internal assessment
Request clarification form
Teachers can request clarification of a standard with this form
Open request clarification formAlternative evidence gathering templates
Templates for student results when direct assessment is not possible
Get templatesRemote assessment matrix
Guidance for teachers if learning and assessment needs to be completed remotely
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About Chemistry and Biology
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Career guidance
Career information and tools to help your students on careers.govt.nz
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