About Materials and Processing Technology
Materials and Processing Technology is a hands-on, creative subject that explores the 3 strands of the technology curriculum through the design, development, and creation of fit-for-purpose outcomes.
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)
Materials and Processing Technology is a new Level 1 subject
It replaces the previous subject, Technology, at Level 1. You can find NCEA Levels 2, 3 and Scholarship information on the separate Technology subject page.
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Level 1 assessment matrix
Materials and Processing Technology matrix on NCEA.education
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