Commerce (Level 1 only)

Social Sciences|New Zealand Curriculum

About Commerce

Commerce combines aspects of economic activity, including accounting and business practices.

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Commerce standards

Level 1 standards

Commerce 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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2025 assessment specifications

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Internal exemplars

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Alternative evidence gathering templates

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Remote assessment matrix

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

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Level 1 assessment matrix

Commerce matrix on NCEA.education

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About Commerce

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