2FOUN2MS

Foundations Of Physics - Mathematics and Physics

Courses Description

Head of Pathway: Ms M. Yelkur, Ms L. Neveling.

This course focuses on the Foundation of Physics: Mechanics and Algebra.

This is vital knowledge for anyone wanting to study physics further at university or apply practical knowledge in a trades career. 

Everything in the world is physics! Why does that bridge stay up? How can you calculate the perfect 3 point shot in basketball? Why is it so important to wear your seatbelt? This course will give you the maths and physics knowledge to answer these questions and more.

This course offers ONLY  external standards. There is an Algebra exam and a Mechanics exam.  for this module.
NO INTERNAL OFFERED.


Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 10
Internal Assessed Credits: 0
External Assessed Credits: 10
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91171 v2
NZQA Info

Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91261 v3
NZQA Info

Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: Y
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 10
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 4

Disclaimer

The standards offered are correct at the time of writing. These are subject to change depending on student selections.

We endeavour to run all courses but are subject to minimise class sizes. Maximum class sizes apply. Once a course is full alternative selections are needed.

Course context or content may change by the start of the year.

Once a student makes their selections and confirms these, any changes must be accompanied by a letter of support from Whanau and are subject to available spaces in courses. 

All Junior Bilingual students must select the literacy and numeracy modules in the language of their pathway each trimester and one other integrated language module  (3 out of 4 of their modules must be bilingual).

All senior Bilingual students must take all modules available in the language of their pathway.