Level+2+Physics

=__Background Information__= =It is the aim of the Physics department to offer students with the various oportunities to succeed in their studies. This is done by way of schemes of work which the students can annotate as they go along, powerpoints that support the schemes of work, text book, workbook and state of the art practicals. Written reports follow practical work which contribute towards their portfolio.= =There are 2 Physics programmes at this level: Physics Advanced (PXA) and Physics Mainstream (PXM), each having 21 credits in total. The table below shows the different standards that make up each programme. It must be noted here that as long as students meet the minimim requirements*, they can proceed to Year 13 Physics.=
 * = **Standards** ||= **Credits** ||= **12PXA** ||= **12PXM** ||
 * = **AS90252**: Take measurements of physical quantities and analyse data graphically to determine a relationship.​​ ||= 4 ||= Yes ||= Yes ||
 * < **AS90254**: Demonstrate understanding of Wave Phenomena ||= 4 ||= Yes ||= No ||
 * < **US6382**: Demonstrate knowledge of Waves ||= 4 ||= No ||= Yes ||
 * < **AS90255**: Demonstrate understanding of Mechanics ||= 6 ||= Yes ||= Yes ||
 * < **AS90256**: Demonstrate understanding of Atoms and Radioactivity ||= 2 ||= Yes ||= Ye ||
 * < **AS90257**: Demonstrate understanding of Electricity and Electromagnetism. ||= 5 ||= Yes ||= Yes ||
 * **Average** of **45 % or higher** from continuous assessment and a **MINIMUM** of Achieved in Mechanics and Electricity and Electromagnetism externals. Ideally, it is expected that students will maintain effort in their studies **AND** achieve in all their school based tests and external assessments.

Atomic Physics Light and Waves Electricity Mechanics Internal Assessment