SCSA Physics Performance
Overall average 62%1,707 questions answered2026 data
Score by Unit & Topic
Full syllabusGravity and relativity
57.7%
Electromagnetism and modern physics
67.7%
Score by Past Paper
2026 data
2025
37.2%
2024
73.7%
2023
57.7%
2022
55.6%
2021
50%
2020
61.9%
Score by Question Type
2026 data
Multiple Choice
71.8%
Short Answer
57.6%
Cognitive Verb Performance
2026 data
Analyse
58.8%
Calculate
52.5%
Compare
45%
Construct
66.7%
Deduce
22.2%
Define
75%
Describe
65.7%
Determine
58.9%
Discuss
30%
Draw
50%
Evaluate
25%
Explain
66.2%
Identify
77.4%
Justify
64.7%
Show
59%
Sketch
82.4%
State
100%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hardest SCSA Physics topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the hardest SCSA Physics topics are Science Understanding (56.8%), Science Inquiry Skills (60.8%), Science Inquiry Skills (64.8%). Focus your revision on these areas for the biggest score improvement.
What are the easiest SCSA Physics topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the highest-scoring SCSA Physics topics are Science as a Human Endeavour (75%), Science Understanding (68%), Science as a Human Endeavour (65.4%).
What are the most common command words in SCSA Physics exams?
The most frequently tested command words in SCSA Physics are Calculate, Determine, Explain, Describe, Identify. Practising responses to these verbs is a high-impact study strategy.
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