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VICTORIAN CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY

VICTORIAN CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY. PHYSICS 2004+ prepared by: VCAA Science Manager champion.neil.d@edumail.vic.gov.au 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.

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  1. VICTORIAN CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY PHYSICS 2004+ prepared by: VCAA Science Manager champion.neil.d@edumail.vic.gov.au tel: 9 651 4655

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Study Design Structure • Rationale • Aims • Structure • Entry • Duration • Changes to the Study Design • Assessment and Reporting

  6. Rationale • theoretical • empirical • analytical Interesting and challenging

  7. 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

  8. New structure • Common (2/3) • Area of study 1 • Area of study 2 • Detailed studies (1/3) • Area of study 3 • choice of 3.1 OR 3.2 OR 3.3

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. Duration • 50 hours of scheduled classroom instruction • (practical work: 10 hours – as a guide)

  15. Changes to the Study Design • Notification in VCE Bulletin . http://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/VCE/STUDIES/science/physics.htm

  16. 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

  17. Contextual approach to physics learning supported enhanced not one context BUT several contexts “Students will use[Key knowledge &skills] in the contexts of [ ......., ............, ...........]” Contexts

  18. example: Unit 1: Wave-like properties of light seeing with the unaided eye AND extending visual and communication capabilities AND special theatrical effects “Students will use [Key knowledge &skills] in the contexts of [ ......., ............, ...........]” Contexts

  19. Wave-like properties of light seeing with the unaided eye AND extending visual and communication capabilities AND special theatrical effects Nuclear & radioactivity physics environmental radiation AND production & use of radioisotopes in industry Unit 1: ContextsCommon areas of study

  20. 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 1: ContextsDetailed studies

  21. 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 Common areas of study

  22. Astrophysics astronomy ‘Big Bang’ Investigations: Aerospace flight Investigations: Alternative energy sources alternative energy Unit 2: Contexts Detailed studies

  23. Motion in one & two dimensions transport & safety AND motion in space Electronics & photonics domestic AND industrial Unit 3: Contexts Common areas of study

  24. Einstein’s relativity no context Investigating structures & materials construction design Further electronics low voltage AC to DC voltage regulated power supply system Unit 3: Contexts Detailed studies

  25. Interactions of light & matter models & explanations Electric power electric motors alternators & transformers electric power transmission & distribution Unit 4 ContextsCommon areas of study

  26. Synchrotron & applications investigating materials Photonics domestic scientific industrial Recording & reproducing sound music speaking hearing Unit 4 ContextsDetailed studies

  27. 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)

  28. deletions Unit 3: Sound BUT • sound (pressure) waves • standing waves • can be taught through Detailed study: Recording & reproducing sound (Unit 4)

  29. Development within practical work Unit 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

  30. Assessment • Unit 1 and Unit 2 • Practical investigation involving student • adaptation • extension • design

  31. 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

  32. Unit 3: School assessed coursework • Student-designed extended practical investigation plus 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

  33. Examinations • Unit 3 • Motion in one & two dimensions 35-45 • Electronics & photonics 25-35 • Detailed study 25-35 [mirrors coursework: 40/30/30]

  34. Unit 4: School assessed coursework • Summary report of selected practical activities from the student’s logbook plus At 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

  35. Examinations • Unit 4 • Interactions of light & matter 35-45 • Electric power 25-35 • Detailed study 25-35 [mirrors coursework: 40/30/30]

  36. 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

  37. Structuring a course • Sequence • areas of study/outcomes • key knowledge and skills • Practical activities • selection and sequence • Assessment • task selection, design and administration

  38. 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)

  39. 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

  40. 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) Time solutions: Block planning

  41. Outcomes • Outcomes • teacher assessment of student performance • Key knowledge & skills • dot points

  42. www.vcaa.vic.edu.auList of studiesSciencePhysics

  43. Further Professional Learning Opportunities • STAVCON • launch of CD-ROM • 27-28 November 2003 • STAV/AIP Physics Teachers Conference • early first term each year

  44. VICTORIAN CURRICULUM & ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY PHYSICS 2004+ Science Manager: Neil CHAMPION Tel: 9 651 4655 champion.neil.d@edumail.vic.gov.au

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