Heinemann Physics 5th Edition is your one-stop shop for VCE Physics.

The long-trusted series provides quality content that completely covers the 2023-2027 Physics Study Design. All expertly authored content offers the rigour and depth required to address the new VCE requirements, saving you time and making your transition to the new study design easy.

Offering new features to address your emerging needs, the 5th Edition has also retained the features you loved in the 4th Edition. It provides digital assessment including interactive questions and SPARKlab practical activities, a clear and well-paced layout, language more accessible to students, comprehensively addressed key science skills, carefully written and reviewed VCAA practice exam questions with examiners notes and all the resources and teacher support needed to transition to the new study design with confidence.

Coming soon:

• • Heinemann Physics 11, 5th Edition: available now for implementation in 2023
  • Heinemann Physics 12, 5th Edition: available in 2023 for implementation in 2024

NOTICE: VCAA Physics Study Design
The accreditation period for Units 1 and 2 has been extended and expires 31 December 2022. The accreditation period for Units 3 and 4 has been extended and expires 31 December 2023. Heinemann Physics 11 and 12, 4th Edition are current and available until the new study design is implemented. 

Transition to the 2023–2027 Physics Study Design with confidence and ease

High-quality content aligned to the study design

• All content offers the rigour and depth required to address the new VCE requirements
• Written by expert authors and meticulously curated by an experienced publishing team
• Key science skills are comprehensively addressed throughout the series via the skills-focused chapter 1 in the student book, case studies, skills toolkit and online assessment that seamlessly ties chapter content to key science skills
• Carefully designed teacher support builds the confidence for a smooth transition

Accessible content design for all students

• Clear, well-paced layout and design for effortless navigation through the content, such as moving back and forth between text and images without losing track of key concepts
• Use of concise and accessible language
• Removal of non-essential content and captions
• Smooth progression from low to high order questions following a carefully scaffolded approach
• Case studies incorporate real-world data analysis and evaluation to bring science to life for learners
• Fully worked solutions including explanations for all multiple-choice questions

Prepares learners for assessment and a future in science

• The *new* Skills and Assessment book supports learners with study notes, updated worksheets and practical activities as well as reflection worksheets for each area of study
• Educator-designed SPARKlabs provide interactive lab activities that guide learners through the process of inquiry and investigation, promoting critical thinking and group discussion
• Adaptable practice exams to ensure teachers can access and use these to suit their learners
• Online assessment provides hundreds more questions, giving students more opportunities to apply understanding and get instant feedback
• Online progress tracker gives teachers a clear overview of student progress enabling more targeted support

Your one-stop shop for resources

• Teacher support to save you time and build confidence implementing the new study design
• Student book to address the latest developments and applications in physics, also incorporating best-practice literacy and learning design to ensure the content and concepts are fully accessible to all learners
• Skills and assessment book provides students with an edge in applying key science skills and preparing for all forms of assessment
• Enhanced eBook with assessment saves teachers and learners time by providing content and assessment in one simple to use platform