Physics

Accreditation period Units 1 and 2: 2016-2022; Units 3 and 4: 2017-2023

The accreditation period for Units 1 and 2 has been extended and expires 31 December 2022.
The accreditation period for Units 3 and 4 has been extended and expires 31 December 2023.

Study Design

School-based assessment

VCE Physics School-based Assessment report.

Examination specifications, past examinations and reports

View VCE Physics examination specifications, past examinations and reports.

Support material

Advice for teachers
Learning activities and assessment advice for teachers, including performance descriptions.

Glossary of command terms
This glossary provides a list of terms commonly used across the Victorian Curriculum F–10, VCE study designs and VCE examinations and to help students better understand the requirements of command terms in the context of their discipline.

Study summary
A summary of the VCE Physics Study Design for (Units 1 and 2 2016-2022, Units 3 and 4 2017-2023).

Managing VCE Physics student investigations and scientific posters
Faculty discussion resource.

Video recording of implementation briefing conducted in Term 2, 2015

2020 Physics Unit 3 School-assessed Coursework presentation

Study design for implementation in 2023

Teachers are advised that the study design listed below is for use from 2023 for Units 1 and 2. This is available to teachers in preparation for the implementation of the new study in 2023. Additional resources will be added progressively as they become available.

In 2022, schools must ensure they use the VCE Physics Study Design Units 1 and 2: 2016-2022; Units 3 and 4: 2017-2023.

Curriculum Manager

Maria James
Curriculum Manager - Science
tel: + 61 3 9059 5148
email: Maria.James2@education.vic.gov.au

Curriculum Managers lead, manage and support the production, review and development of senior secondary curriculum and assessment materials. They also provide policy advice and implementation support for Foundation to Year 12 curriculum and assessment.