Physics

Course summary

"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"