NCEA Level 2 Social Studies study materials
NCEA Level 2 Social Studies study resources

NCEA Level 2 Social Studies case studies

NCEA Level 2 Social Studies · Put your knowledge to work in context.

Social Studies at NCEA Level 2 is a subject area within the New Zealand curriculum, described by NZQA as being about people - who they are, what they do, how they change, and what happens to them. The Level 2 standards are Social Studies achievement standards, and NZQA's subject page states that it holds resources and tools supporting both internal and external assessment (exams), for teachers delivering the subject and for learners taking it. This page is an independent study guide for candidates preparing for those Level 2 standards; it is not affiliated with or endorsed by NZQA. Because the standards themselves are published by NZQA, the authoritative statements of what each standard requires, and the conditions of assessment, sit with NZQA and the linked NCEA.education material rather than here. The NCEA Level 2 Social Studies case studies are 5 cases and about 2,273 words.

1

CCTV on Kōwhai Street

Kōwhai Street is a 38-shop retail strip in a town of 18,000 people. Retail theft reports rose 37% in 12 months, and the business association has asked the council to install 14 CCTV cameras at a cost of $85,000.

465 words, about 2 min
2

Uniform review at Tōtara College

Tōtara College is a co-educational state school of 1,100 students. The board proposes a single uniform style to reduce cost and stop gang-related colours appearing at school.

461 words, about 2 min
3

Housing on Rātā Reserve

Rātā Reserve is a 0.8-hectare council reserve used every week by about 60 tamariki for rugby practice. The council is considering a 24-unit transitional housing development on the reserve: 12 units for families, 8 for whānau and 4 for youth.

444 words, about 2 min
4

The Haversham statue decision

The town square has a statue of Captain Haversham, donated in 1908. Local iwi say Haversham was involved in land confiscation and that the statue honours that history.

474 words, about 2 min
5

The library hours campaign

A youth council ran a campaign to extend the public library's opening hours during NCEA exams. The petition gained 450 signatures, but 70% came from one school.

429 words, about 2 min