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.
External
NZQA Info
Physics 2.4 - Demonstrate understanding of mechanics
NZQA Info
Mathematics and Statistics 2.6 - Apply algebraic methods in solving problems
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.