13PHX

13 Physics Extension

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr A. Wallace.

Objectives

In their study of Physics, students will use their developing scientific knowledge, skills, and attitudes to

  • Demonstrate an understanding of concepts, principles and models.
  • Apply concepts and principles to explain physical phenomena, systems and devices.
  • Appreciate the power and limitations of theories and models in Physics.
  • Analyse developments in Physics and physics-based applications and the influence of society on them.

Content

  • Mechanics.
  • Electricity.
  • Waves.
  • Modern Physics.


Recommended Prior Learning

At least 14 credits in NCEA Level 2 Physics, including some Excellence grades.

Select this course to express your interest in 13PHX, your selection will be at the Head of Faculty's discretion.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $50.00 NCEA Level 3 Revision Guide, login for Education Perfect online learning (covers all Sciences at Level 3).
Associated Costs: Nil.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

This subject is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91522 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context
3
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91523 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91524 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91525 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
3
3
3

This is an optional standard in this subject. Your full programme of learning will be negotiated with your teacher.

Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91526 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

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.