About Physics
Physics seeks to understand nature at its most fundamental level. This involves attempting to discover and apply the general laws that govern force and motion, matter and energy, and space and time.
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Changes to Physics
Physics is no longer available at Level 1. Physics, Earth and Space Science, a new subject on the New Zealand Curriculum, is now available.
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Physics achievement standards
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Useful exam information
Internal assessment resources
National moderator's report
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Request clarificationRemote assessment matrix
Guidance for teachers if learning and assessment needs to be completed remotely
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Glossaries for translated NCEA external exams
色诱直播 Science & Technology Terms (English to M膩ori) [PDF, 1.4 MB]
色诱直播 Science & Technology Terms (M膩ori to English) [PDF, 1.4 MB]
Resource booklets (formula sheet)
Level 3 Physics, 2013 Resource booklet for 91523, 91524 and 91526 [PDF, 537 KB]
Tools
Use the Physics, Earth and Space Science matrix on NCEA.education
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