Physics Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs S. Valentine.
PHYSICS – YEAR 13
NCEA LEVEL
CODE: 13PHY
Course Outline: To introduce the fundamental concepts and principles associated with Mechanics, Electromagnetism, and Atomic Physics. To develop an appreciation of the relevance of Physics to the everyday lives of people. To develop investigative skills and attitudes in the determination of relationships, patterns and trends.
Students will complete the following achievement standards:
AS91525: Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
AS91524: Demonstrate understanding of Mechanical systems
AS91521: Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating to two variables in a non-linear relationship.
AS91526: Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
AS91522: Demonstrate understanding of the application of Physics to a selected context.
For further information see: Ms Sarah Valentine
Course Overview
Term 1
Modern Physics internal, followed by the first half of the learning for the Mechanics internal.
Term 2
Second half of the learning for the Mechanics external, plus the experimental internal.
Term 3
Learning for the Electromagnetism external, as well as begin the Physics in context internal.
Term 4
Complete the Physics in context internal and revise for Examinations.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 12 Credits from Level 2 Physics, as well as gaining an achieved in at least one of the two external standards.
Supplementary Materials/ Equipment
Optional workbook
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.
Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1
NZQA Info
Further assessment opportunities will not be offered for this standard in line with NZQA guidelines
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4
NZQA Info
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
NZQA Info
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22
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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Disclaimer
Course Selection is confirmed at the start of 2024. You can change the courses you have selected up until the start of next year provided there are still spaces in the course you wish to change to.
Some courses may become unavailable due to the number of students taking the courses or changes in staffing.
New courses may also be introduced, in which case you will be notified and given the opportunity to select the new course.