12PHY

Year 12 Physics (12PHY)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Wu.

Physics at this level is aimed at people with mathematical and theoretical skill who wish to develop an understanding of the basic concepts, principles and models which underlie the basis for all subsequent Sciences. It helps to develop skilled practical investigators and problem solvers who can work at the limits of their own understanding. It will develop their understanding of the nature of scientific knowledge and the consequent connection between Science, Technology and their importance to society.

Pre-requisites

At year 11 in Math's, students will need to have passed Mathematics and Statistics 1.4: Demonstrate mathematical reasoning. Students will need to be good at algebraic manipulation and how to work with sin, cos, and tan. In Science, students will also need to to pass PESS 1.4: Demonstrate understanding of energy in a physical system, and one more Science standard. Head of Department approval otherwise.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

$27 for Scipad Workbooks (purchased and ordered at OfficeMax MySchool website)
Scientific calculator brought to class each lesson

Pathway

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 3
External Assessed Credits: 16
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91170 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves


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


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


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: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Disclaimer

Owing to teachers responding to individual students' needs, courses and NCEA standards taught in a subject maybe different to those displayed.