Level 3 Physics 2025
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Bev Pantry.
The course consists of one internal and three external achievement standards. The external standards include: Mechanics – the study of motion including circular, rotational and simple harmonic; Electricity – the study of the effects of electricity, capacitors and inductors in circuits and AC circuits; Waves – the study of musical instruments, beats, Doppler Effect and applications of the properties of waves. The internal standard is: A study of modern Physics. An optional internal assessment is also available.
View the Level 3 Physics video here
Recommended Prior Learning
Level 2 Physics with a minimum of 14 credits, or at the discretion of the Head of Department for Sciences. Taking Level 3 Mathematics is an advantage.
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
NZQA Info
Physics 3.3 - Demonstrate understanding of wave systems
NZQA Info
Physics 3.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanical systems
NZQA Info
Physics 3.5 - Demonstrate understanding of Modern Physics
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Physics 3.6 - Demonstrate understanding of electrical systems
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 19
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.
Course Videos
Disclaimer
- Availability of all courses is subject to student numbers and staffing
- Some courses will not be available if numbers are too small
- Some classes may be combined by Year level (e.g. Year 11 and 12 in one class) if numbers do not make separate classes viable
- It may not be possible to accommodate all choices and combinations of subjects
- Parents/Caregivers and students need to satisfy themselves that a chosen course meets the student’s goals for the following year and beyond