Level 3 Physics
Level 3 Physics
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NUMBER OF CREDITS: 19
Entry Recommendations:
Merit grade or higher in the external achievement standards of NCEA Level 2 Physics. Level 3 Calculus is a significant advantage.
Course Outline:
Students will investigate trends and relationships in physical phenomena in the areas of mechanics, electricity, waves and modern physics.
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
Assessment:
Components of this course will be selected from the following standards to suit individual learning needs.
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91525 - Demonstrate understanding of modern physics - 3 Credits - Examination - Assessment Period - Term 1, Weeks 6-10
AS91522 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context - 3 Credits - Oral Presentation - Assessment Period - Term 3, Weeks 6-10
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91523 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems - 4 Credits - Examination - Assessment Period - end of year examination
AS91524 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems - 6 Credits - Examination - Assessment Period - end of year examination
AS91526 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems - 6 Credits - Examination - Assessment Period - end of year examination
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