A Level Physics

Assessment

Paper 1 •Working as a Physicist •Mechanics •Electric circuits •Further mechanics •Electric and magnetic fields •Nuclear and particle physics 1 hour 45 mins 30% of A Level Paper 2 •Working as a Physicist •Materials •Waves and the particle nature of light •Thermodynamics •Space •Nuclear radiation •Gravitational fields •Oscillations 1 hour45 mins 30% of A Level Paper 3 •All topics from A level specification •Half of paper will test knowledge of practical skills and techniques 2 hours 30 mins 40% of A Level Assessment of practical skills and the practical endorsement in physics Development of practical skills in physics will be assessed through written examinations and through practical endorsement (where learners are required to carry out and maintain a log of specified practical activities)