Physics

Assessment

Year one Paper 1 and Paper 2 will both be 50% written exams on the following topics: • Measurement for their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and Materials • Electricity Paper 1 is one hour and 30 minutes and is worth 50% of the AS qualification. It comprises of long and short questions on the topics above. Paper 2 is one hour and 30 minutes and is worth 50% of the AS qualification. It comprises of long and short questions on the topics above as well as practical skills. There is also a multiple choice section. Year two Assessed through 3 papers with each being written exams two hours in length. Paper 1 is worth 34% of the A Level and assesses the AS content areas above plus further mechanics. It is comprised of short and long questions and a multiple choice section. Paper 2 is worth 34% of the A Level and assesses on the topics of: • Thermal physics • Fields • Nuclear physics This paper is comprised of short and long questions and a multiple choice section. Paper 3 is worth 32% of the A level and assesses practical skills and data analysis plus one of the optional areas: • Astrophysics • Medical physics • Engineering physics • Turning points in physics • Electronics You will undertake 12 practical assignments during the course. The overall assessment for this component will be reported separately from your A level grade.