3PHYS

Level 3 Physics

Option Selection will be opened again in January 2024. Information is currently being updated and may change at any time.

Option Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs F. Booker.

This course builds on knowledge gained in Level 2 Physics and is designed help students reach the University entry requirements for Physics, Engineering, Health Sciences, etc. The course is made up of two semesters: Semester A - Electrical and Electronic Systems and Semester B - Choice of Mechanical Systems OR Atomic and Nuclear Systems. 


Option Overview

Semester A
Electrical and Electronic Systems
Learning for Electrical Systems External - DC and AC circuits
Internal Assessment on Power Packs
Potenial Electronics unit standard for Students not intending on sitting an external

Semester B
Mechanical Systems
Learning for Mechanics Systems external
Investigation Assessment in a Mechanics Context
OR
Atomic and Nuclear Systems
Internal Assessments: Atomic and Nuclear Physics, Nuclear Power in New Zealand, Disposal of Nuclear Waste

Recommended Prior Learning

Level 2 Physics or HOD Approval

Pathway

Further study in areas such as architecture, medicine, engineering, aviation and various technological areas.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

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

This option is eligible for course endorsement.

This option is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 23
Internal Assessed Credits: 7
External Assessed Credits: 16
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91521 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.1 - Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics theory relating two variables in a non-linear relationship


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91522 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.2 - Demonstrate understanding of the application of physics to a selected context


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91523 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91524 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91526 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 23
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 23

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.

Disclaimer

NCEA Levels 1, 2 & 3 courses will be made up of a selection of the stated standards. This will happen at the beginning of the year with the assigned teacher.