About Economics
Economics is the study of decision-making through the use of economic concepts such as mātauranga, economic models, and indicators.
This page contains resources and tools to help support:
- internal and external assessment (exams)
- teachers delivering this subject
- learners taking this subject.
Changes to Level 1 Economics
Economics is no longer available at NCEA Level 1. Commerce, 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 homeEconomics standards
Exemplars, reports, past exams and assessment schedules
Assessment specifications
Assessor support materials for internal assessment
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
Download matrix [PDF, 158 KB]Alternative evidence gathering templates
Templates for student results when direct assessment is not possible
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Tools
Level 1 assessment matrix
Use this Commerce matrix on NCEA.education with new standards in 2024
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Level 2 and 3 assessment matrix
Use this Economics matrix for Level 2 and 3 standards
Download matrix [DOC, 45KB]
Career guidance
Career information and tools to help your students on careers.govt.nz
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