NCEA Level 2 Physics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Z. Fishman.
We will further develop the skills you learnt in Level 1 Science Combined or Level 1 Science General.
There is some flexibility in this course to suit your individual interests and provide the requirements you may need for the Level 3 course and beyond.
You will deepen your thinking and problem-solving skills as you study the basic principles and laws of physics.
Course Overview
Term 1
We will complete the mechanics external standard this term, then start the contextual report.
Term 2
This term we will complete the contextual report, then carry out an internally assessed practical assessment. We will end the term by starting the other external on Electricity and Magnetism.
Term 3
We will complete the final external assessment on Electricity and Magnetism, then the rest of the term will concentrate on exam preparation.
Term 4
This term is all about exam preparation.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students will need to have passed two Level 1 Science externals, OR have been recommended by their Level 1 Science teacher.
Students coming from the double science course must have passed the Physics external at Merit or above. Students coming from General Science will be subject to teacher approval.
Course Costs
This Course Contribution covers the cost of a Physics workbook.
Description | Type | Value |
---|---|---|
Course Contribution | Contribution | $30.00 |
$30.00 |
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Total Credits Available: 26 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
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Disclaimer
Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2024 school year.