Level 2 Physics
Level 2 Physics
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NUMBER OF CREDITS: 19
Entry Recommendations:
Completion of the Year 11 Foundation Diploma Physics course with a grade of 5 or higher. Mathematical skills, especially algebra and trigonometry, are a key part of this course.
Course Outline:
Students will investigate trends and relationships in physical phenomena in the areas of mechanics, waves, electricity and electromagnetism.
Skills developed in the course:
Experimental design with data analysis and evaluation
Application of concepts to everyday situations
Communication of scientific ideas
Ability to access and select information using a range of sources
Laboratory practical skills
This course leads to:
NCEA Level 3 Physics.
Assessment:
Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91172 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics - 3 Credits - Examination - Assessment Period - Term 1, Week 1-6
AS91169 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context - 3 Credits - Oral Presentation - Assessment Period - Term 3, Week 6-10
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91170 - Demonstrate understanding of waves - 4 Credits - Numeracy - Examination - Assessment Period - end of year examination
AS91171 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics - 6 Credits - Numeracy - Examination - Assessment Period - end of year examination
AS91173 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism - 6 Credits - Numeracy - Examination - Assessment Period - end of year examination
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