Level 3 Physics
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Clarke.
The Year 13 Physics course is a follow-on course from Year 12 and provides students with a greater depth of the Year 12 content areas of Mechanics, Waves, Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Electricity, and Electromagnetism.
The course includes 1 internal assessment on modern physics.
There are also have 3 external examinations on mechanics, waves, and electrical systems.
Recommended Prior Learning
Require a minimum of 13 credits from Physics Level 2.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
The opportunity to purchase revision and study workbooks through the school will be offered, but there is no obligation to purchase these. Suggestions for appropriate workbooks will be provided in the student information sheet issued at the start of the year. The cost is approximately $30
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.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
NZQA Info
Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
NZQA Info
Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
NZQA Info
Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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.
Disclaimer
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
- meeting any course entry requirements
- minimum class sizes
- the availability of teaching staff
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.