"This course looks at the core ideas and concepts upon which most ‘traditional’ and ‘modern’ physics are based. Links to GCSE are clearly identifiable, and the ‘step up’ from this level to A-level, whilst significant, is not as daunting as many would believe! Good maths and English language skills, in addition to good GCSE grades in science, are essential in order to meet the demands of the subject. The delivery of the course includes traditional class teaching, the use of ICT, seminar type groups and practical work. The course is divided into 3 papers, taken at the end of the second year. A practical grade (PASS or FAIL) is also given based on 12 required practicals, completed over the 2 years. The three papers for A-level are: Paper 1: Particles, Mechanics, Waves, Electricity and S.H.M Paper 2: Further Mechanics, Fields, Thermal and Nuclear Physics Paper 3: Practical skills, data analysis and Option Module"
Students entering the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 5 x grade 5+ at GCSE. If students do not possess at least a grade 5 in English and / or Maths they will be expected to study for these qualifications as part of their post-16 course selection. additional entry criteria: 6+ in Double award GCSE science trilogy or Physics GCSE 7+ in Maths, 5+ in English Language or Literature. Average Point Score of 5.5+ Students must also study A-Level Mathematics.
"Assessment is by written tests for Papers 1, 2 and 3. The final A-level grade is based on performance across the three papers. "
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hounslow |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Lampton Avenue, Hounslow, TW3 4EP |
"This course looks at the core ideas and concepts upon which most ‘traditional’ and ‘modern’ physics are based. Links to GCSE are clearly identifiable, and the ‘step up’ from this level to A-level, whilst significant, is not as daunting as many would believe! Good maths and English language skills, in addition to good GCSE grades in science, are essential in order to meet the demands of the subject. The delivery of the course includes traditional class teaching, the use of ICT, seminar type groups and practical work. The course is divided into 3 papers, taken at the end of the second year. A practical grade (PASS or FAIL) is also given based on 12 required practicals, completed over the 2 years. The three papers for A-level are: Paper 1: Particles, Mechanics, Waves, Electricity and S.H.M Paper 2: Further Mechanics, Fields, Thermal and Nuclear Physics Paper 3: Practical skills, data analysis and Option Module"
Students entering the Sixth Form should have a minimum of 5 x grade 5+ at GCSE. If students do not possess at least a grade 5 in English and / or Maths they will be expected to study for these qualifications as part of their post-16 course selection. additional entry criteria: 6+ in Double award GCSE science trilogy or Physics GCSE 7+ in Maths, 5+ in English Language or Literature. Average Point Score of 5.5+ Students must also study A-Level Mathematics.
"Assessment is by written tests for Papers 1, 2 and 3. The final A-level grade is based on performance across the three papers. "
