victorian curriculum & assessment authority
DESCRIPTION
VICTORIAN CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY. PHYSICS 2004+ prepared by: VCAA Science Manager [email protected] tel: 9 651 4655. VCE Physics. Revised Study 2004 Unit 1 and Unit 2 Revised Study 2005 Unit 3 and Unit 4 Pilot of Revised Study 2004 Unit 3 and Unit 4. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
VICTORIAN CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
PHYSICS 2004+
prepared by:
VCAA Science Manager
tel: 9 651 4655
VCE Physics
Revised Study 2004Unit 1 and Unit 2
Revised Study 2005Unit 3 and Unit 4
Pilot of Revised Study 2004Unit 3 and Unit 4
Review to Study
• Review Committee• Draft
• Consultation• analysis of feedback => final Draft• many internal drafts, refinements, editing,
checking, further expert advice, consistency with VCAA guidelines
• Study Design
New study 2004+
• Revised rationale
• New structure
• Current study updated/refined
• New areas of study added– possible to teach a similar course to current
study
• Similar assessment program
Study Design Structure
• Rationale
• Aims
• Structure
• Entry
• Duration
• Changes to the Study Design
• Assessment and Reporting
Rationale
• theoretical
• empirical
• analytical
Interesting and challenging
Aims• major ideas of physics
• language– conceptual and practical– communication of physics
• methodology– knowledge development in physics– data acquisition and evaluation
• relationship to innovation and technology
New structure
• Common (2/3)Common (2/3)– Area of study 1– Area of study 2
• Detailed studies (1/3)Detailed studies (1/3)– Area of study 3
• choice of 3.1 OROR 3.2 OROR 3.3
Unit 1
• AoS 1: Wave-like properties of light
• AoS 2: Nuclear & radioactivity physics
• AoS 3: Detailed studies
3.1: Astronomy
3.2: Medical physics
3.3: Energy from the nucleus
Unit 2
• AoS 1: Movement
• AoS 2: Electricity
• AoS 3: Detailed studies
3.1: Astrophysics
3.2: Investigations: aerospace
3.3: Investigations: alternative energy sources
Unit 3
• AoS 1: Motion in one and two dimensions
• AoS 2: Electronics & photonics
• AoS 3: Detailed studies
3.1: Einstein’s relativity
3.2: Investigating materials & structures
3.3: Further electronics
Unit 4
• AoS 1: Interactions of light & matter
• AoS 2: Electric power
• AoS 3: Detailed studies
3.1: Synchroton & applications
3.2: Photonics
3.3: Recording & reproducing sound
Entry
• Units 1, 2 and 3:– no pre-requisites
• Unit 4: prerequisite is Unit 3
• Students are advised to study Unit 2 before entering Unit 3
Duration
• 50 hours of scheduled classroom instruction
• (practical work: 10 hours – as a guide)
Changes to the Study Design
• Notification in
VCE Bulletin
.
http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/VCE/STUDIES/science/physics.htm
Assessment & reporting
Satisfactory completion: S/N
• Unit 1 and Unit 2: – no levels to be reported to VCAA
• Unit 3 and Unit 4:– school assessed coursework: reported– examination
Contexts
• Contextual approach to physics learning
• supported• enhanced
• not one context
BUT• several contexts
“Students will use[Key knowledge &skills]
in the contexts of [ ......., ............, ...........]”
Contexts
example: • Unit 1: Wave-like
properties of light• seeing with the unaided
eyeAND
• extending visual and communication
capabilities• AND
• special theatrical effects
“Students will use [Key knowledge &skills]
in the contexts of [ ......., ............, ...........]”
Unit 1: ContextsCommon areas of study
Wave-like properties of light• seeing with the unaided
eyeAND
• extending visual and communication
capabilities• AND
• special theatrical effects
Nuclear & radioactivity physics
• environmental radiation
AND
• production & use of radioisotopes in industry
Unit 1: ContextsDetailed studies
Astronomy
• historical development of our picture of the
Universe and our place in it
Medical physics
• applications in medical diagnosis & treatment
Energy from the nucleus
• energy from stars• nuclear technologies
Unit 2: Contexts Common areas of study
Movement
• historical development of the physics of motion
AND
• transport
AND
• games & sport
Nuclear & radioactivity physics
• environmental radiation
AND
• production & use of radioisotopes in industry
Unit 2: Contexts Detailed studies
Astrophysics• astronomy• ‘Big Bang’
Investigations: Aerospace• flight
Investigations: Alternative energy
sources• alternative energy
Unit 3: Contexts Common areas of study
Motion in one & two dimensions
• transport & safety
AND• motion in space
Electronics & photonics• domestic
AND• industrial
Unit 3: Contexts Detailed studies
Einstein’s relativity• no context
Investigating structures & materials
• construction• design
Further electronics• low voltage AC to
DC voltage regulated power supply system
Unit 4 Contexts Common areas of study
Interactions of light & matter
• models & explanations
Electric power• electric motors• alternators &
transformers• electric power
transmission & distribution
Unit 4 Contexts Detailed studies
Synchrotron & applications
• investigating materials
Photonics
• domestic
• scientific
• industrial
Recording & reproducing sound
• music
• speaking
• hearing
deletions
Unit 1: Heating & cooling
BUT
• energy transfer & transformation processes
• kinetic particle model– continue to be taught through Nuclear &
radioactivity, and Detailed studies e.g. Energy from the nucleus (Unit 1)/Alternative energy (Unit 2)
deletions
Unit 3: Sound
BUT
• sound (pressure) waves
• standing waves– can be taught through Detailed study:
Recording & reproducing sound (Unit 4)
Development within practical workUnit 1 & Unit 2
• simple observations & measurements• one, independent continuous variable• some adaptation, extension & design
Unit 3 & Unit 4• accurate measurements• two, independent continuous variables• evaluation of data & data collection:• design & undertake more complex investigations
Assessment
• Unit 1 and Unit 2
• Practical investigation involving student
• adaptation
• extension
• design
Unit 1 & 2: Assessment
Two different tasks selected from a list:• annotated folio of practical activities
• data analysis• multimedia or webpage presentation
• response to a media article• summary report
• written report• test (short answer and extended response
Unit 3: School assessed coursework
• Student-designed extended practical investigationplus
At least two different tasks• multimedia presentation
• annotated folio of practical activities• summary report• data analysis
• test (short answer and extended response• report (written, oral, annotated, visual)
• response to a media article
Examinations
• Unit 3
• Motion in one & two dimensions 35-45
• Electronics & photonics 25-35
• Detailed study 25-35
[mirrors coursework: 40/30/30]
Unit 4: School assessed coursework
• Summary report of selected practical activities from the student’s logbook
plusAt least two different tasks
• multimedia presentation • annotated folio of practical activities
• student-designed practical investigation• data analysis
• test (short answer and extended response• report (written, oral, annotated, visual)
• response to a media article
Examinations
• Unit 4
• Interactions of light & matter 35-45
• Electric power 25-35
• Detailed study 25-35
[mirrors coursework: 40/30/30]
Support program
• Resource list: updated
• Examination: format and criteria
• Sample examinations: Units 3 and 4
• Course advice: all units
• CD-ROM: for new Detailed studies
• Attendance: STAV/AIP Physics Conference
Structuring a course
• Sequence– areas of study/outcomes– key knowledge and skills
• Practical activities– selection and sequence
• Assessment– task selection, design and administration
Scheduling
• Areas of study
• combinations/sequencing
example:
Unit 1
• Nuclear & radioactivity physics (2)
• Energy from the nucleus (3.3)
• Wave-like properties of light (1)
Time constraints
• Judgments about the time to be devoted to each area of study need to be made.
• example:
• Unit 2
• Practical investigation
• All teaching for 4 weeks via the PI
Time solutions: Block planning
• example:
• Key knowledge and skills
• Assessment– student-designed practical
investigation
• Unit 3• AoS 1: 5 weeks• AoS 2: 4 weeks• AoS 3: 4 weeks
• 2-3 weeks (included in time for AoS)
Outcomes
• Outcomes– teacher assessment of student performance
• Key knowledge & skills– dot points
www.vcaa.vic.edu.auList of studies
SciencePhysics
Further Professional Learning Opportunities
• STAVCON– launch of CD-ROM– 27-28 November 2003
• STAV/AIP Physics Teachers Conference– early first term each year
VICTORIAN CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
PHYSICS 2004+
Science Manager: Neil CHAMPION
Tel: 9 651 4655