12PHY
This course requires 2 options.

12 Physics (12PHY)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Rosa Hughes-Currie, Mary Bock, Adam Pamplin.

12 Physics

This course gives you a grounding for career pathways like aviation, medicine and engineering. Some mathematics understanding is needed.

Course Components

  • Develop skills like data processing, drawing and interpreting graphs
  • Learn the language and symbols of physics
  • Use practical work to help understand the principles governing the universe
  • Study linear mechanics, electromagnetism, and atomic physics
  • A self-directed extension standard is available

Course Overview

Term 1
Learning for Mechanics external and Physics Investigation Internal.

Term 2
Learning for Mechanics external and Atomic Physics Internal.

Term 3
Learning for Electricity External.

Term 4
Revision for Externals.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Successfully completed a level 1 Science and Mathematics course

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Scientific Calculator

Assessment Information

Possible Credits
External - 12 credits
Internal - 7 credits

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: 19 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 7 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. 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
6
6
6
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