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Physics

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Accreditation period - Units 1-4: 2009-2012

Physics was reaccredited during 2007 for implementation in 2009.
The reaccredited study design was sent to schools during Term 1 2008.
The accreditation period for Physics ends on 31 December 2012.

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Curriculum

• Study Design (December 2008, PDF - 562KB)
  Details on areas of study, outcomes and assessment for Physics Units 1-4: 2009-2012. The online version of the study design has been updated to include the amendment outlined in the following erratum:
  • Study Design Erratum
    As published in the VCAA Bulletin, March 2008, p.9
  For details on how to purchase a hardcopy of the VCE Physics Study Design, please refer to Publications.

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Assessment

• Assessment Handbook (December 2008, DOC - 449KB)
  Contains assessment advice for both school-assessed coursework and the examinations including the examination criteria.
• Examination Reports
  Find past exams and sample exams for Physics.
• Use of Calculators in Exams
  Information about the use of calculators in Physics examinations.

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Support Material

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Table of Electronic Symbols
  Table of commonly used electronic symbols for VCE Physics and VCE Systems Engineering.
  • Table of Electronic Symbols (March 2007, DOC - 353KB)
  • Table of Electronic Symbols (March 2007, PDF - 128KB)

 

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The Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority publishes administrative advice and regulations for the VCE in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook 2009. Changes to advice and regulations occur during the year. The details of all such changes are published in the VCAA Bulletin and VCAA Bulletin P–10 on a regular basis. It is essential that VCE teachers familiarise themselves with advice and regulations in the VCE and VCAL Administrative Handbook and regularly check the VCAA Bulletin.