Physics - A level

Assessment

Paper 1: Written examination: 2 hours (34% of the qualification): Measurements and their errors, Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics, further mechanics and materials, Electricity Paper 2: Written examination: 2 hours (34% of the qualification): Thermal physics, Fields and their consequences, Nuclear physics Paper 3: Written examination: 2 hours (32% of the qualification): Practical skills and data analysis, Medical physics Practical Endorsement: This is assessed throughout the 2 years when completing the required practical's by the class teacher. This is submitted by the school as a non-examined component. The practical endorsement does not affect a pupils grading.