About Home Economics
Home Economics is the study of the factors that influence the wellbeing of individuals and families within the home and community.
This page contains resources and tools to help support:
- internal and external assessment (exams)
- teachers delivering this subject
- learners taking this subject.
Changes to Home Economics
Home Economics is no longer available at NCEA Level 1. Health Studies, 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 homeHome Economics standards
Assessment specifications
Internal assessment resources
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, 148 KB] (opens in a new window)Alternative evidence gathering templates
Templates for student results when direct assessment is not possible
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Tools
Home Economics resources on Pūtake (opens in a new window)
Online learning modules available for this subject
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Career information and tools to help your students on careers.govt.nz
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