12PHY

NCEA Level 2 Physics

Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.

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
Mechanics

Term 2
Practical investigation (Internal)
Waves

Term 3
Electricity and Electromagnetism

Prior Learning

Prerequisite: 15 credits or more in Level 1 Science, including Merit in SCI 1.1 (Mechanics), as well as acceptance into 12MAT  or 12MAS. Any exceptions are at the discretion of the TIC Physics.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$60 hard copy OR $15 e-book (Boasman)
AME Workbook optional

Pathway

This is a Level 2 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.)

Career Pathways

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91168 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91170 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91171 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91173 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.