Assessment Specifications
Level 1 Physics 2023
General information
Domain |
Physics |
Method of assessment |
Written examination |
Standards |
Information relating to all achievement standards
Formulae for the 3 standards will be provided on a separate resource sheet that will accompany the examination papers.
Candidates may use numerical working, words, and / or diagrams to show their reasoning. Mathematical solutions at the Excellence level will require candidates to show, mathematically, that two phenomena, concepts, or principles are connected.
Numerical answers should be given with an appropriate SI unit.
Candidates are expected to understand the prefixes milli, centi, and kilo.
Equipment
Candidates require a calculator, a ruler, and a protractor.
Specific information for individual achievement standards
Standard |
90937 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of aspects of electricity and magnetism |
Version |
3 |
Number of credits |
4 |
Magnetic fields due to currents in straight wires and solenoids may be explained using the right-hand grip rule for conventional current or the left-hand grip rule for electron flow.
Standard |
90938 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of aspects of wave behaviour |
Version |
3 |
Number of credits |
4 |
Reflection and refraction of light may include the idea of light travelling in straight lines, the nature of images, and optical density.
Standard |
90939 |
Title |
Demonstrate understanding of aspects of heat |
Version |
3 |
Number of credits |
4 |