Entry requirements for NCEA physics

[Kerry Parker and Andy Price]

A couple of years ago at Auckland Girls' I did  some small, statistically 
insignificant analysis of success at level 2 based on level 1 results .  The 
correleation was greatest between success at level 2 and success in level 1 
maths - particularly the algebra and the graphing externals.  Students with 
algebra and graphing skills romped through level 2 Physics.  Students with 
good physics concepts but bad maths fell over.
Kerry

Kerry Parker
The Correspondence School


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Watson" <jwatson at stbedes.school.nz>
To: <phys-teach-talk at nzip.org.nz>
Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 9:06 AM
Subject: Re: Entry requirements for NCEA physics


> 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
>>
>> from Level 1 Science or Physics to Level 2 Physics
>>
>> and
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>> From Level 2 Physics to Level 3 Physics
>>
>> At the moment we have no specific requirement for entry into these
>> courses in terms of grades or credits obtained,
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
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>> David King
>> Physics HoD
>> Christ's College
>> Private Bag 4900
>> Christchurch
>> New Zealand
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