Physics

Assessment

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.