Why IYPT?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIYPT investigations reinforce the practical skills assessed in external examinations. Researching individual problems will reinforce and delve deeper into curriculum topics. Or introduce entirely new areas of physics. It is also fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Many students find the practical work deepens their understanding of how forces interact and energy transfers. It has been known to change career aspirations as it did for alumnus Luke Roeven<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Participating in IYPT gives students real-life research experience and acheivements to discuss in University entrance applications. It will show selectors their authentic resilience, problem solving and communication skills to help them stand out from the crowd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Teacher Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/iypt.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IYPT-17-problems-2.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nHere are all 17 IYPT problems for 2027. <\/a>The NZ team aims to develop solutions for 15 of them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/iypt.org.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/7-problems-for-NZ-2027.jpg\")
<\/a><\/figure>\nHowever for the New Zealand competitions we only use these seven of them.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSchool teams should aim to have developed solutions for at least three, and ideally five, problems for the schools’ Tournament.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>\nOur reduced format IYPT style competitions in New Zealand have a few different rules as well.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe remainder of this page are frequently asked questions from teachers. Please contact us<\/a> if you have another!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAs a Teacher, what do I need to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour role is that of mentor and facilitator. There is no formal teaching required and absolutely no lessons to plan. In fact, you need to do relatively little, although your students will find your support and encouragement invaluable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIndividual students applying to be in the rep team do not need to involve a teacher at all, although we will inform you if they complete their entry. Successful teams also have to be self-motivated and resourceful to work independently and outside of class time. For a school team of three students, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Ensure the team’s entry admin is correctly completed within the deadlines, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If your school is paying the entry fee, arrange to have it paid in line with your purchasing policies. The team fee in 2027 is $145 plus GST, and,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Accompany your team (or arrange for a suitably qualified replacement) to the tournament and act as a juror on the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Many established NZYPT schools run a “Physics club” throughout the year to work on the problems. We offer mentoring to teachers new to the tournament. Contact us<\/strong><\/a> if this would be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat do my students need to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFirst, research one or two of the New Zealand problems between now and the relevant deadline. They can start as soon as they wish after the seven problems announced in August. (The 2027 problems were announced on August 15th.)<\/a> There is a separate section of this website for Students <\/strong><\/a>that you might find helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThen, at the team tournament, teams will present their research, and challenge that of opposing teams in a series of three physics ‘fights’ or matches. Each team needs about four solutions between them to do well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Individuals only entering the rep team selection process need only have one solution prepared. They submit a video of their solution as the first step of the selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Teacher Resources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\nHere are all 17 IYPT problems for 2027. <\/a>The NZ team aims to develop solutions for 15 of them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\nHowever for the New Zealand competitions we only use these seven of them.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nSchool teams should aim to have developed solutions for at least three, and ideally five, problems for the schools’ Tournament.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\nOur reduced format IYPT style competitions in New Zealand have a few different rules as well.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe remainder of this page are frequently asked questions from teachers. Please contact us<\/a> if you have another!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAs a Teacher, what do I need to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nYour role is that of mentor and facilitator. There is no formal teaching required and absolutely no lessons to plan. In fact, you need to do relatively little, although your students will find your support and encouragement invaluable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nIndividual students applying to be in the rep team do not need to involve a teacher at all, although we will inform you if they complete their entry. Successful teams also have to be self-motivated and resourceful to work independently and outside of class time. For a school team of three students, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Ensure the team’s entry admin is correctly completed within the deadlines, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If your school is paying the entry fee, arrange to have it paid in line with your purchasing policies. The team fee in 2027 is $145 plus GST, and,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Accompany your team (or arrange for a suitably qualified replacement) to the tournament and act as a juror on the day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Many established NZYPT schools run a “Physics club” throughout the year to work on the problems. We offer mentoring to teachers new to the tournament. Contact us<\/strong><\/a> if this would be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\nWhat do my students need to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFirst, research one or two of the New Zealand problems between now and the relevant deadline. They can start as soon as they wish after the seven problems announced in August. (The 2027 problems were announced on August 15th.)<\/a> There is a separate section of this website for Students <\/strong><\/a>that you might find helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThen, at the team tournament, teams will present their research, and challenge that of opposing teams in a series of three physics ‘fights’ or matches. Each team needs about four solutions between them to do well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Individuals only entering the rep team selection process need only have one solution prepared. They submit a video of their solution as the first step of the selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/figure>Here are all 17 IYPT problems for 2027. <\/a>The NZ team aims to develop solutions for 15 of them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n However for the New Zealand competitions we only use these seven of them.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n School teams should aim to have developed solutions for at least three, and ideally five, problems for the schools’ Tournament.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n Our reduced format IYPT style competitions in New Zealand have a few different rules as well.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n The remainder of this page are frequently asked questions from teachers. Please contact us<\/a> if you have another!<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a Teacher, what do I need to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your role is that of mentor and facilitator. There is no formal teaching required and absolutely no lessons to plan. In fact, you need to do relatively little, although your students will find your support and encouragement invaluable.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Individual students applying to be in the rep team do not need to involve a teacher at all, although we will inform you if they complete their entry. Successful teams also have to be self-motivated and resourceful to work independently and outside of class time. For a school team of three students, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Many established NZYPT schools run a “Physics club” throughout the year to work on the problems. We offer mentoring to teachers new to the tournament. Contact us<\/strong><\/a> if this would be helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What do my students need to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n First, research one or two of the New Zealand problems between now and the relevant deadline. They can start as soon as they wish after the seven problems announced in August. (The 2027 problems were announced on August 15th.)<\/a> There is a separate section of this website for Students <\/strong><\/a>that you might find helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, at the team tournament, teams will present their research, and challenge that of opposing teams in a series of three physics ‘fights’ or matches. Each team needs about four solutions between them to do well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Individuals only entering the rep team selection process need only have one solution prepared. They submit a video of their solution as the first step of the selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure><\/a><\/figure>\n
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