L3PHY

NCEA Level 3 Physics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr I. Welsh.

Level 3 Physics is aimed at students intending to take up a career in Physical Sciences.  It provides a pathway for study at university.  

This is a comprehensive course focusing on Waves, Mechanics and Electricity/Electromagnetism.  

It is a pre-requisite for many Science-based careers, as well as professional Engineering.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Criteria

For entry into L3 Physics the student will have achieved in at least 13 credits at NCEA Level 2 Physics.  The following 10 credits must be included in these 13 credits - passed at least at Achieved level.

Internal

Achieved (or better) in AS 91168 (Physics 2.1) Carry out a practical physics investigation that leads to a non-linear mathematical relationship (4 credits).

External

Achieved (or better) in AS 91171 (Physics 2.4) Demonstrate understanding of mechanics (6 credits),

OR

Achieved (or better) in AS 91173 (Physics 2.6) Demonstrate understanding of electricity and electromagnetism (6 credits).

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

• 1 x lined refill
• 1 x 14K8 Graph paper
• 1 x Lever-arch ring binder
• Pens and pencils
• 1 x Clear plastic ruler
• Scientific Calculator would be an advantage, but not essential.

Assessment Information

Achievement Standard 91522 will be assessed by way of an open-book, research-based, report.
Achievement Standard 91521 will be assessed by way of an experiment involving working in pairs for data collection followed by individual analysis and reporting of findings.
Achievement Standard 91525 will be assessed by way of closed-book testing and will have a reassessment opportunity.
Achievement Standards 91523 and 91524 are External Standards assessed in November by way of exam.
Students can request entry for Scholarship Physics and will be given access to resources to follow a (largely) self-taught programme.

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.

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 10 credits.

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
4
4
4
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
3
3
3
3
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
4
4
4
4
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
6
6
6
6
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91525 v2
NZQA Info
Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
3
3
3
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
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: 20

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

Southland Boys' High School endeavours to timetable courses depending on students' needs, interests and future plans.  Many factors can influence whether a course is able to be offered in the following year.  These can include:

  • Student demand
  • Staff availability
  • Resourcing

These factors can also impact on timetabling, and as a result students will be asked for input about any clashes that may occur.

Where a course is not able to be run, students' back-up subjects will be used.  If there are issues with student selections and the timetabling process, students will have the opportunity to make a decision in conjunction with staff input on the best solution.