Physics

Assessment

A Level Physics There are three written papers to assess A Level Physics. Paper 1 assesses modules 1 to 5 along with 6.1, whilst paper 2 assesses 6.2, 7 and 8. Both of these papers are 85 marks and worth 34% and are made up of 60 marks of short and long answer questions along with 25 multiple choice questions. The third paper is worth 80 marks and composed of two sections; Section A is compulsory and contains practical skills and data analysis while section B assess one of sections 9, 10, 11 12 or 13 which is decided by the centre. Paper 3 is comprised of 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis and 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic. The practical skills of students are assessed throughout the course, leading to a separate certificate called ‘Practical Endorsement in Physics’ – this is simply pass/fail depending on skills shown throughout the course.