NCEA Level 2 Physics
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs E. Butterworth.
A study of Mechanics, Optics, Electricity and Nuclear Physics with Energy the theme, integrating the whole course. As physics is heavily mathematics based a strong understanding of Level 1 Mathematics is recommended.
Recommended Prior Learning
In order to gain entrance into Level 2 Physics students are required to gain 14 Credits or better in NCEA Level 1 Science. As part of this requirement students must Achieve at least 8 external credits, 4 of which must come from the Mechanics external.
It is also highly recommended that students pass the following Mathematics papers:
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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.
External
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Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship
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Physics 2.2 - Demonstrate understanding of physics relevant to a selected context
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Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves
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Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
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Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics
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Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism