NCEA Subject Detail

Physics NCEA Level 2

12PHY

UE:

This subject leads to an approved UE course of study. Standards marked (N) may be used towards meeting the Level 1 Numeracy requirements.

Background:

NCEA Level 2 Physics requires skills and knowledge from Year 11 Science. Students who have less than 12 credits at Level 1 or less than Grade D in IGCSE should consult the Faculty Head about their likelihood of successful progress.

Course Description:

The course covers experimental methods, mechanics, dynamics, circular motion, energy, electricity, electromagnetism, light, waves, atomic and nuclear physics.

Achievement Standards:

Level	Standard	Description	Credits	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp
2	91170(N)	Physics 2.3 - Demonstrate understanding of waves	4	External	Compulsory
2	91171(N)	Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics	6	External	Compulsory
2	91173(N)	Physics 2.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism	6	External	Compulsory
2	91168(N)	Physics 2.1 - Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship	4	Internal	Compulsory
2	91172	Physics 2.5 - Demonstrate understanding of atomic and nuclear physics	3	Internal	Compulsory

Assessment Summary:

Level	Type	Int\Ext	Opt\Comp	Standards	Credits
2	Achievement	External	Compulsory	3	16
2	Achievement	Internal	Compulsory	2	7