About this event

Come along to BrainBox's 2-days, intensive NCEA Science Crash Course.

The NCEA Level 1, 2 & 3 Crash Course - Science edition will be split across 3 streams:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

Students will be mentored alongside qualified tutors who will share key knowledge and concepts on how to master the topic.

At BrainBox, believe that every student has the potential to achieve their dreams. Whether you are looking at studying ahead of class, improving a grade, or acing the next exam, we will match the right tutor for you.

If you are interested in 1-on-1 tutoring, please visit www.brainbox.org.nz for your personalised match!

What to expect:

• Interactive activities and face-to-face and small groups to ensure personalised learning.
• Specially curated course handbook, exam tips & summaries to help you ace the NCEA External examinations.
• Mix and Match subjects/ papers you want to focus on.

Course Outline - Biology:

Level 1

• Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to micro-organisms
• Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to the life cycle of flowering plants
• Demonstrate understanding of biological ideas relating to a mammal(s) as a consumer(s)

Level 2

• Demonstrate understanding of life processes at the cellular level
• Demonstrate understanding of genetic variation and change
• Demonstrate understanding of gene expression

Level 3

• Demonstrate understanding of the responses of plants and animals to their external environment
• Demonstrate understanding of evolutionary processes leading to speciation
• Demonstrate understanding of trends in human evolution

Course Outline - Chemistry:

Level 1

• Demonstrate understanding of aspects of carbon chemistry
• Demonstrate understanding of aspects of selected elements
• Demonstrate understanding of aspects of chemical reactions

Level 2

• Demonstrate understanding of bonding, structure, properties and energy changes
• Demonstrate understanding of the properties of selected organic compounds
• Demonstrate understanding of chemical reactivity

Level 3

• Demonstrate understanding of thermochemical principles and the properties of particles and substances
• Demonstrate understanding of the properties of organic compounds
• Demonstrate understanding of equilibrium principles in aqueous systems

Course Outline - Physics:

Level 1

• Demonstrate understanding of aspects of electricity and magnetism
• Demonstrate understanding of aspects of wave behaviour
• Demonstrate understanding of aspects of heat

Level 2

• Demonstrate understanding of waves
• Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
• Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism

Level 3

• Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
• Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
• Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems

We love to hear from you. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave us a message at 022 086 1889 or email us at hello@brainbox.org.nz.