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11–12Physical World Science Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2025)

Record of changes
Implementation from 2027
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Aim

The aim of the Physical World Science Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus is consistent with the aim of the Physics 11–12 Syllabus. The Physics aim is provided below.

Physics 11–12 aims to develop students’ understanding and appreciation of a wide range of phenomena, from the minute to the immense, in terms of matter, motion and energy. It enables students to apply Working scientifically and the scientific method to their understanding of principles, theories, laws and models and the development of scientific knowledge.