Physics

Assessment

Linear course with 3 x 2 hour examinations in summer of year 13 Paper 1: 2 hours, 34% of A-level: Measurements and their errors, Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and Materials, Electricity, Further mechanics Paper 2: 2 hours, 34% of A-level: Thermal Physics, Fields and their consequences (Gravitational, electric and magnetic fields), Nuclear Physics Paper 3: 2 hours, 32% of A-level: Section A: Practical skills and data analysis (45 out of 80 marks), Section B: Astrophysics (35 out of 80 marks) Practical Examinations (Unit titles, duration, % weighting, dates): Paper 3A: Practical skills and data analysis, 18% of total A-level.