12PHY

Year 12 Physics (PHY)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs J. Metelerkamp.

Year 12 Physics

WHAT WILL I LEARN

  • Develop an understanding of important physics concepts by experimenting in groups.

  • Provide students with the opportunity to discuss Physics concepts and relate them to key concepts.

  • Provide students with a range of experiences that will help develop them as confident and competent Physics students.

  • Provide opportunities to explore everyday experiences that relate to Physics.

  • Develop students’ ability to calculate complex and simple calculations.

HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? (20 credits)

2 Level 2 Achievement Standards and one Level 3 Achievement Standard (16 credits) which are externally assessed.

1 Internally assessed Level 2 standard makes up 4 credits.


WHO COULD TELL ME MORE?

Mrs Fraser, Mrs Metelerkamp and Mr Otto


Recommended Prior Learning

WHAT SHOULD I HAVE ALREADY DONE?

Level 1 Science with consistent Achievement or at least 1 Merit

Level 1 Mathematics preferably 11MAC. This course assumes students have knowledge of Pythagoras and Trigonometry.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

WHAT ARE THE COURSE COSTS?
Workbooks will be provided as a textbook, but must be returned in excellent condition at the end of the year. Students may opt to purchase a copy if they wish to write in it. The cost is approximately $28 for the course workbooks.

Pathway

WHAT COULD THIS SUBJECT LEAD TO?
Level 3 Physics or Level 3 General Science

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 16 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 4 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. 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. 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
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0