02PHY

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.

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. 91169 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context
3
3
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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. 91172 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
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: 26
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry cannot be confirmed until the beginning of the 2024 school year.