Physics, Earth and Space Science (Level 1 only)

Science|New Zealand Curriculum

About Physics, Earth and Space Science

Physics, Earth and Space Science weaves together learning from 2 strands of the New Zealand Curriculum: the physical world and planet earth and beyond.

This page contains resources and tools to help support: 

  • internal and external assessment (exams)
  • teachers delivering this subject
  • learners taking this subject.

Read more about this subject on NCEA.education (external link)

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Physics (Level 2, 3 and Scholarship)

Changes to Physics, Earth and Space Science

Sample resources for 92046 for external assessment in 2025

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Physics, Earth and Space Science standards

Level 1 standards

Physics, Earth and Space Science achievement standards

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Exemplars, past exams, assessment schedules and reports

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Past exams, exemplars, assessment schedules and reports

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Assessment specifications

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Assessor support materials for internal assessment

Alternative evidence gathering templates

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Request clarification form

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Remote assessment matrix

Guidance for teachers if learning and assessment needs to be completed remotely

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Level 1 assessment matrix

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About Physics, Earth and Space Science

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