Year 11 Physics ATAR
Good mathematical ability is needed for the Physics ATAR course.
Unit 1 - Thermal, nuclear and electrical physics
Students investigate energy production by considering heating processes, radioactivity and nuclear reactions, and investigate energy transfer and transformation in electrical circuits.
Unit 2 - Linear motion and waves
Students describe, explain and predict linear motion, and investigate the application of wave models to sound phenomena.
Assessment
Science inquiry 30%
Test 30%
Examination 40%
Reporting
A brief interim report on class work and behaviour will be issued towards the end of Term 1. The achievement for each unit will be reported as a College A - E grade as well as a percentage mark for the unit and an examination mark. In addition, the student's approach to class work and behaviour will be reported via the usual key performance indicators.
Student Expectations - Homework
Many of the lessons will be presented in an interactive lecture style. As such students will be expected to take brief notes during class and then make a more detailed summary each night. There will be problem-solving segments in most lessons alongside practical work exercises. Mastery of physics requires considerable individual effort at home. A number of problems will generally be set for completion at home when practical reports or other written work is not expected. Although the homework is not policed as it might be in junior years, any difficulties are usually discussed in class the next day.
