Entry requirements for NCEA physics

[John Watson]

David

We have no requirements moving from L1 physics to L2, but those that only 
take L1 Science must pass 16 credits in both science and maths and they must 
include both algebra and a merit in science 1.6 (physics). We usually let 
them in if they only get an A but it doesn't hurt to try and push them!

At present moving from L2 to L3 requires 16 credits in both maths and 
physics, but we are thinking about increasing that to 18 credits and/or 
perhaps including a merit. We are finding those with only 16 credits at A 
level are not well enough prepared for L3.

John Watson
St Bede's College


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> Just wondering...
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> What entry requirements do others have for pupils moving either
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> from Level 1 Science or Physics to Level 2 Physics
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> and
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> From Level 2 Physics to Level 3 Physics
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> At the moment we have no specific requirement for entry into these
> courses in terms of grades or credits obtained,
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> but I remember from a cluster group meeting someone saying pupils
> required at least one 'M' grade in a standard to progress to the next
> level.
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> Cheers
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> David King
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