A Level Physics attempts to answer the big question ‘how does the world work?’ From investigating how one small change can land a man on the moon, to researching new developments that could save millions of lives, Physics offers students an exciting route of study. Year 12 • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials Year 13 • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear Physics • Option: Astrophysics How will I be taught? Students will be taught in a variety of ways including: Practical activities: Physics, like all sciences, is a practical subject. Throughout the course students will carry out practical activities including: investigating acceleration due to gravity, studying properties of light; is it a wave or is it a particle, assessing how angles affect the emf induced via electromagnetic induction. Independent study: Our students are encouraged to actively work on past paper questions as these help them to apply their knowledge. Students complete Prep work before their lessons so that they can think deeply in their lessons and access challenging academic works. Research work: Students will need to do research for some practical example to get a suitable method, complete a risk assessment or to compare their results with results from similar experiments. Written work: In lessons students are expected to take notes paying careful attention to key terminology, set out calculations on a logical sequence and complete regular progress tests. Students are set five hours of independent work per week. What degree courses does this lead to? A Level Physics can lead to degree in all engineering fields. It is also useful in Medicine, Pilot, Computer Science and Mathematics. What career opportunities does this open up? Studying A Level Physics can lead to careers such as Analytical Physicist, Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Architect, Structural Engineer, Clinical Biochemist, Doctor, Research Scientist (physical sciences), Toxicologist, Chartered Certified Accountant, Urban Planner, Higher Education Lecturer, Patent Attorney, Science Writer, Secondary School Teacher.
Must attain an overall grade 6 in Physics at GCSE if doing separate sciences or 66 in the Trilogy exam. Students must have received at level 7 in Math's GCSE and study this A Level with Physics.
There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level all of which are two hours long. Paper 1: 2 hours (85 marks, 34% of A Level) Paper 2: 2 hours (85 marks, 34% of A Level) Paper 3: 2 hours (80 marks, 32% of A Level) Questions – paper 3 - 45 marks of questions on practical techniques and data analysis, 35 marks on an optional topic. At HABE we study Astro Physics as our option.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Bromley |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manor Way, Beckenham, BR3 3SJ |
A Level Physics attempts to answer the big question ‘how does the world work?’ From investigating how one small change can land a man on the moon, to researching new developments that could save millions of lives, Physics offers students an exciting route of study. Year 12 • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials Year 13 • Further mechanics and thermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear Physics • Option: Astrophysics How will I be taught? Students will be taught in a variety of ways including: Practical activities: Physics, like all sciences, is a practical subject. Throughout the course students will carry out practical activities including: investigating acceleration due to gravity, studying properties of light; is it a wave or is it a particle, assessing how angles affect the emf induced via electromagnetic induction. Independent study: Our students are encouraged to actively work on past paper questions as these help them to apply their knowledge. Students complete Prep work before their lessons so that they can think deeply in their lessons and access challenging academic works. Research work: Students will need to do research for some practical example to get a suitable method, complete a risk assessment or to compare their results with results from similar experiments. Written work: In lessons students are expected to take notes paying careful attention to key terminology, set out calculations on a logical sequence and complete regular progress tests. Students are set five hours of independent work per week. What degree courses does this lead to? A Level Physics can lead to degree in all engineering fields. It is also useful in Medicine, Pilot, Computer Science and Mathematics. What career opportunities does this open up? Studying A Level Physics can lead to careers such as Analytical Physicist, Chemical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Architect, Structural Engineer, Clinical Biochemist, Doctor, Research Scientist (physical sciences), Toxicologist, Chartered Certified Accountant, Urban Planner, Higher Education Lecturer, Patent Attorney, Science Writer, Secondary School Teacher.
Must attain an overall grade 6 in Physics at GCSE if doing separate sciences or 66 in the Trilogy exam. Students must have received at level 7 in Math's GCSE and study this A Level with Physics.
There are three exams at the end of the two years for A Level all of which are two hours long. Paper 1: 2 hours (85 marks, 34% of A Level) Paper 2: 2 hours (85 marks, 34% of A Level) Paper 3: 2 hours (80 marks, 32% of A Level) Questions – paper 3 - 45 marks of questions on practical techniques and data analysis, 35 marks on an optional topic. At HABE we study Astro Physics as our option.
