12PHY

NCEA Level 2 Physics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Brown.

This is a general Level 2 NCEA physics course for students intending to work or study in a physics-related field such as engineering, architecture, games design, radiotherapy, medicine, military training. 

Students who are taking this course will need to be continuing with Maths and have a good knowledge of Trigonometry and Algebra.

The level 2 physics course could include:

  • mechanics – linear and circular motion, forces, energy, torque.
  • waves – lenses and mirrors, sound and light, the electromagnetic spectrum, reflection, refraction. 
  • modern Physics - Atomic and Nuclear Physics.
  • physics in context.
  • practical investigation .

All achievement standards are based on student interest and may change with general classroom consensus.

All students will be expected to complete an external exam and purchase a course manual.

A student will be withdrawn from a standard if the teacher is not confident that the achievement of the standard is within the reach of the student or there is no evidence of the student attempting the assessment.

Course Overview

Term 1
91172 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
91169 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context

This is a combined internal assessment.

91171 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics

This is an externally assessed standard.

Term 2
91168 Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship

This will be internally assessed over 3 consecutive lessons.

Completion of 91171 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics

Term 3
91170 Demonstrate understanding of waves

This is an externally assessed standard

Term 4
Exam preparation - revision and exam skills.

Possible further assessment opportunities.

Recommended Prior Learning

A minimum of 12 Level 1 science and/or agriculture credits, including one external standard at the achieved level.
Be enrolled for either 12MAE or 12MAS and either 12EN1 or 12EN2.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1B8 punched or computer, pencil, 30cm ruler, blue & black pens, highlighter and a scientific calculator is required for this course.
It is recommended that students purchase a SCIPAD workbook at approximately $20.00 per book.
Field Trips: These may be discussed and planned throughout the year as appropriate.

Pathway

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 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

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 1

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

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 2

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

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4

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

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 4

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

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 6

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Taupo-nui-a-Tia College to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.

Credits listed may change.