NCEA Level 3 Physics
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs R. Cloete.
Physicists are usually curious people. They want to know how things work – everything from atoms to galaxies. Physics extends well into your everyday life, in actions such as walking, driving a car; using a phone, and many more. Studying physics also strengthens quantitative reasoning and problem solving, skills that are valuable in areas beyond physics.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Practical investigation (Internal)
Nuclear Physics (Internal)
Term 2
Mechanics
Term 3
Electricity and electromagnetism
Term 4
Waves
Prior Learning
Prerequisite: 16 credits or more in Level 2 Physics (Preferably at Merit level) Any exceptions are at the discretion of the TIC Physics
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$30 Boasman textbook
AME workbook optional
Pathway
This is a level 3 course designed for students who want to either specialise in Physics or progress to one of the associated areas of study (Electronics, Engineering, Medical, Optical, etc.)
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
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Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
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Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
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Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
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Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.
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