Physics

Assessment

1 Topics 1-5 60 marks of short and long answer questions 25 multiple choice questions 2hr 34% 2 Topics 6-8 (Assumed knowledge from topics 1-5) 60 marks of short and long answer questions 25 multiple choice questions 2hr 34% 3 Practical Skills and Data Analysis 45 marks on practical skills and data analysis Optional Topic 35 marks on optional topic 2hr 32% Practical Assessment Some practical skills will be assessed in Paper 3. A separate endorsement of practical skills will also be taken alongside the A-level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills that are not accessable in written exams