Author: Dr Roy Skinner
This is a comprehensive study guide. It is designed to concisely cover all of the difficult concepts encountered in the new WACE Physics course, Units 2A and 2B.
Diagrams and worked examples have been used to convey the more difficult ideas and calculation methods. Similarly you are encouraged to use diagrams to clearly and concisely convey information.
The worked examples explain, step by step, the more difficult concepts and calculation methods.
Investigation is an important area for the new syllabus. You can use the examples given to generate ideas for your own experiments.
Questions and quizzes are provided at the end of each section to review your understanding.
The book also contains sample tests and trial exams with solutions.
The marking system used is the same as that required by markers in the WACE examinations.
About the Author
Dr. Roy Skinner has taught Physics for 40 years and has been an exam marker for 11 years. He holds a master’s degree in nuclear Physics and a PhD in science education from King’s College, London.
Dr. Skinner has also taught in the UK and New Zealand before coming to Western Australia for a lecturing post in Science Education at Edith Cowan University in 1993.
In 1999 he was awarded the West Australian de Laeter Medal for most outstanding science teacher.
Dr Skinner regularly runs professional development workshops in the area of creative thinking and open investigations both in Western Australia and Victoria.
Dr Skinner has taught in Academic Task Force Revision programs and Master classes and is the author of numerous Physics texts.
