Physics
St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Course summary
Physics requires about one hour independent study for every hour of the subject taught per week, which equates to four to five hours per week. Pupils should also read around the subject in magazines and in the news. For example: BBC Focus, New Scientist or physics.org.uk. Physicists have many skills; numeracy, research, data collecting, processing and evaluation. Physics gives you all the skills required in the workplace and in further education regardless of whether the career or course involves Physics. Do you want to keep your options open? Engineering, Accountancy, Law, Medicine and Science careers can all follow from a qualification in Physics. It is an enjoyable and interesting course. There is a practical emphasis, showing the relevance of the subject to everyday life. Key Points: The key points of this specification are that: It allows opportunities for practical work and individual study. There are opportunities for effective personalised learning, target setting and for differentiated outcomes. It builds on previous GCSE work.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Average point score | Minimum average point score of 4 | — |
Total point score | Minimum total point score of 4 | — |
Physics | Grade 6 in Physics | — |
Mathematics | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
English Language | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Combined Science Alternative route | Grade 6-6 in Combined Science | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 6 in Mathematics | — |
As published by the school
Science - Grade 6-6 in Trilogy Combined or Grade 6 in Physics English - Grade 5 Maths - Grade 6
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Assessment
Assessment Paper 1 - 34% - Written exam on Sections 1 – 5 and 6.1 (periodic motion) Paper 2 - 34% - Written exam on Sections 6.2 (Thermal physics), 7 and 8. Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 Paper 3 - 32% - Written exam. Section A: Compulsory section: practical skills and data analysis Section B: pupils enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 Year 12 Content 1 Measurements and their errors 2 Particles and radiation 3 Waves 4 Mechanics and materials 5 Electricity Year 13 Content 6 Further mechanics and thermal physics 7 Fields and their consequences 8 Nuclear physics Plus one options from:- 9 Astrophysics 10 Medical physics 11 Engineering physics 12 Turning points in physics 13 Electronics
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