Physics is the study of the world and indeed the Universe around us. The A-level course links topics together to give a foundation of knowledge that leads on to an appreciation of the Physics involved in engineering and many application in the wider world. Over the two year course, students cover 5 main topics and one optional topic (currently we study Astrophysics as the Option). Topics: Particles and quantum phenomena Electricity Waves Mechanics Circular motion and simple harmonic motion Fields Nuclear Physics Kinetic theory
To gain entry onto the Physics A-level course students will need to attain a grade 6 in Combined Science or the Physics element of a Triple Science course. Students are also required to have achieved a grade 6 in maths due to the heavy mathematical element of the course.
At the end of the course there will be three examinations, each of 2 hours in duration. Paper 1—content from topics 1-5 Paper 2—synoptic (whole syllabus) Paper 3—practical techniques and Optional topic Practical assessment: There is no longer any controlled assessment in the A-level sciences, however there are 12 practical tasks that all students must undertake as part of the course, and student competency in these areas is reported alongside their A-level grade simply as a pass or fail.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | York |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Haxby Road, New Earswick, York, YO32 4BZ |
Physics is the study of the world and indeed the Universe around us. The A-level course links topics together to give a foundation of knowledge that leads on to an appreciation of the Physics involved in engineering and many application in the wider world. Over the two year course, students cover 5 main topics and one optional topic (currently we study Astrophysics as the Option). Topics: Particles and quantum phenomena Electricity Waves Mechanics Circular motion and simple harmonic motion Fields Nuclear Physics Kinetic theory
To gain entry onto the Physics A-level course students will need to attain a grade 6 in Combined Science or the Physics element of a Triple Science course. Students are also required to have achieved a grade 6 in maths due to the heavy mathematical element of the course.
At the end of the course there will be three examinations, each of 2 hours in duration. Paper 1—content from topics 1-5 Paper 2—synoptic (whole syllabus) Paper 3—practical techniques and Optional topic Practical assessment: There is no longer any controlled assessment in the A-level sciences, however there are 12 practical tasks that all students must undertake as part of the course, and student competency in these areas is reported alongside their A-level grade simply as a pass or fail.
