Alongside further developing knowledge and understanding in Physics this course also develops scientific enquiry skills, skills in communication and analytical skills to ensure successful application of acquired knowledge. Unit 1: Measurements and their errors Unit 2: Particles and Radiation Unit 3: Waves Unit 4: Mechanics and Materials Unit 5: Electricity Unit 6: Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics Unit 7: Fields and their consequences Unit 8: Nuclear Physics Optional units: students will study one of the following in Year 13: Unit 9: Astrophysics Unit 10: Medical Physics Unit 11: Engineering Physics Unit 12: Turning points in Physics Unit 13: Electronics
At least eight GCSEs grades 9-4 Grade 6, 6 in GCSE Combined Science OR Grade 6 in GCSE Physics. (A diagnostic test will be taken in the first 2 weeks for which a minimum of an E Grade must be achieved to continue with the A Level course). All students must also have achieved a GCSE Grade 5 in English Language OR English Literature AND Grade 6 in Mathematics.
Students also complete an assessment in Practical Skills. Paper 1 Sections 1 - 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) • written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A-level Paper 2 Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 • written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A-level Paper 3 Section A: Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: Students enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 • written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks • 32% of A-level 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content.
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Sutton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Shorts Road, Carshalton, SM5 3PS |
Alongside further developing knowledge and understanding in Physics this course also develops scientific enquiry skills, skills in communication and analytical skills to ensure successful application of acquired knowledge. Unit 1: Measurements and their errors Unit 2: Particles and Radiation Unit 3: Waves Unit 4: Mechanics and Materials Unit 5: Electricity Unit 6: Further Mechanics and Thermal Physics Unit 7: Fields and their consequences Unit 8: Nuclear Physics Optional units: students will study one of the following in Year 13: Unit 9: Astrophysics Unit 10: Medical Physics Unit 11: Engineering Physics Unit 12: Turning points in Physics Unit 13: Electronics
At least eight GCSEs grades 9-4 Grade 6, 6 in GCSE Combined Science OR Grade 6 in GCSE Physics. (A diagnostic test will be taken in the first 2 weeks for which a minimum of an E Grade must be achieved to continue with the A Level course). All students must also have achieved a GCSE Grade 5 in English Language OR English Literature AND Grade 6 in Mathematics.
Students also complete an assessment in Practical Skills. Paper 1 Sections 1 - 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) • written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A-level Paper 2 Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 • written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks • 34% of A-level Paper 3 Section A: Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: Students enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 • written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks • 32% of A-level 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content.
