SCSA Physics Performance
Overall average 57.9%2,705 questions answered2026 data
Score by Unit & Topic
Full syllabusGravity and relativity
53.6%
Electromagnetism and modern physics
63.5%
Score by Past Paper
2026 data
2025
28.8%
2024
40.8%
2023
42.3%
2022
44.2%
2021
42.6%
2020
50.5%
Score by Question Type
2026 data
Multiple Choice
68%
Short Answer
53.2%
Cognitive Verb Performance
2026 data
Analyse
42%
Calculate
48.9%
Compare
42.9%
Construct
22.2%
Deduce
22.2%
Define
75%
Describe
58.9%
Determine
57.6%
Discuss
22.2%
Draw
60%
Estimate
25.5%
Evaluate
42.9%
Explain
61.2%
Express
23.8%
Identify
80%
Justify
65.5%
Label
83.3%
Select
33.3%
Show
63.5%
Sketch
59.4%
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 as a Human Endeavour (49.2%), Science Inquiry Skills (49.7%), Science as a Human Endeavour (52.4%). 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 Understanding (64.1%), Science Inquiry Skills (56.6%), Science Understanding (53.2%).
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, Show. Practising responses to these verbs is a high-impact study strategy.
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