Teacher in Charge: Ms P. Calver
The standards offered in this course may be altered at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Physics involves an integration of knowledge, skills and attitudes to develop scientific understanding. Concepts and applications of Forces, Motion, Energy, Electromagnetism, Waves and Atomic Physics will be studied. Practical work provides a key opportunity to extend understanding. Problem solving is an essential part of scientific investigation.
The Level 2 Physics course is a prerequisite for Level 3 Physics.
12 credits at Level 1 Science. It is also highly recommended that students have Achieved Maths AS91027 (Algebra) based on the school Entrance Exams.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A.S. 91168 v2 Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
A.S. 91170 v2 Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
Y |
|
A.S. 91171 v2 Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics | 2 |
E |
6 |
Y |
Y |
|
A.S. 91172 v2 Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics | 2 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
A.S. 91173 v2 Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism | 2 |
E |
6 |
Y |
Y |
|
Total Credits |
Total Credits Available: 23 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 credits.
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths