Physics Level 3
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: T. Gee, Mr A. Weatherall.
Level 3 Physics - L3PHY
NCEA Level 3 Physics will utilise a mix of internal and external assessments to build on and extend what you learned in Level 2 Physics. You will start looking even more in-depth into how the world works across multiple topics, looking into both linear and rotational frames of reference. Internal assessments will look at modern physics and relativity, how physics creates spins, a socio-scientific issue, and you will conduct a practical investigation. External assessments will consider how the mechanics of our world work together and also how waves behave in different situations (if time allows). Physics is an important subject to study for multiple career options and is essential for engineering.
For further information about Level 3 Physics see Mr Weatherall or Mrs Gee.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is highly recommended that you have taken Level 2 Physics. Students that do not meet this pre-requisite will need to see Mr Weatherall or Mrs Gee.
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.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship
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Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
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Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
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Physics 3.7 - Use physics knowledge to develop an informed response to a socio-scientific issue
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 16
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.