About Earth and Space Science
Earth and Space Science explores the interconnections between the land, ocean, atmosphere, and life of our planet.
This page contains resources and tools to help support:
- internal and external assessment (exams)
- teachers delivering this subject
- learners taking this subject.
Physics, Earth and Space Science at Level 1
Physics, Earth and Space Science, a new subject on the New Zealand Curriculum, is now available at NCEA Level 1.
Go to the Physics, Earth and Space Science (Level 1 only) subject page
On this page
Assessor Support
See how our online resources and workshops can support and improve your assessment practice.
Assessor Support homeEarth and Space Science standards
Exemplars, reports, past exams and assessment schedules
Assessment specifications
2025 assessment specifications
Assessor support materials for internal assessment
Internal exemplars
See exemplars for internally assessed Earth and Space Science standards
Go to exemplarsNational 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, 158KB]Alternative evidence gathering templates
Templates for student results when direct assessment is not possible
Get templatesEarth and Space Science resources on Pūtake
Online learning modules available for this subject
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Glossaries for translated NCEA external examinations
Tools
Level 1 assessment matrix
Use this Physics, Earth and Space Science matrix on NCEA.education with new standards in 2024
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Level 2 and 3 assessment matrix
Use this Earth and Space Science matrix for Level 2 and 3 standards
Download matrix [DOCX, 38 KB]
Career guidance
Career information and tools to help your students on careers.govt.nz
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