Curriculum Studies Guide 2018

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AS 91171 Physics
Demonstrate understanding of mechanics.
(6 credits – external)
AS 91172 Physics
Demonstrate understanding of atomic and
nuclear Physics. (3 credits – internal)
AS 91173 Physics
Demonstrate understanding of electricity and
electromagnetism. (6 credits – external)
A total of five assessed achievement standards:
three external (16 credits) and 2 internal (7 credits).
YEAR 13
Status Optional
Prerequisites Level 2 Physics. The approval
of theHeadofPhysicswillbe
automatic if more than half
of the Level 2 external results
were at or above the
Achieved grade level.
Periods per week Five
Description
This course differs from Level 1 and Level 2 and
includes a lot of new material based on the theme
of simple harmonic motion. The topics include
circular motion, simple harmonic motion, waves,
AC circuits and atomic physics. The course is
based on practical work and explaining the
physics of situations rather than simply relying on
calculations. More able students are encouraged
to enter, and are supported in preparing for,
Scholarship Examinations.
Assessment
NCEA achievement standards are used to assess
this course.
AS 91521 Physics
Carry out a practical investigation to test a physics
theory relating two variables in a non-linear
relationship. (4 credits – internal)
AS 91523 Physics
Demonstrate understanding of waves systems.
(4 credits – external)
AS 91524 Physics
Demonstrate understanding of mechanical
systems. (6 credits – external)
AS 91525 Physics
Demonstrate understanding of modern physics.
(3 credits – internal)
AS 91526 Physics
Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems.
(6 credits – external)
In total five achievement standards are assessed:
three external (16 credits) and two internal (7
credits).