GCE A Level in Physics A

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There are five core units in the first year of Physics: all five will be can be sat for the AS level, at the end of the first year of study, and for the students going on to do A Level there are an addition four core units and one optional unit all to be sat at the end of the A level course. Both assessments involve no formal coursework, just a core set of qualitatively assessed practicals and examinations at the end of the respective course. AS Examinations (AS Award 7407) There are five core topics which are studied 1. Measurements and their errors 2. Particles and radiation 3. Waves 4. Mechanics & Materials 5. Electricity A level Examinations (Award 7408) There are three core topics which are studied in addition to the AS topics 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics 7. Fields and their consequences 8. Nuclear physics There is then one additional optical topic to be chosen out of the five below 9. Astrophysics 10.Medical physics 11.Engineering physics 12.Turning points in physics 13.Electronics

Course information

Name: GCE A Level in Physics A Qualification title: GCE A Level in Physics Qualification type: Assessment Three written papers; What's assessed  Paper 1 - Any content from topics 1–6.1, including relevant practical skills o 60 marks of short and long answers questions o 25 marks multiple choice  Paper 2 - Any content from topics 6.2 - 8, including relevant practical skills o 60 marks of short and long answers questions o 25 marks multiple choice  Paper 3 - Practical skills and data analysis & additional optional module o 45 marks of short and long answers questions 35 marks multiple choice Format of papers 1 and 2 Written exam: 2 hours 85 Marks 34% of A-level Format of Paper 3 Written exam: 2 hours 80 marks 32% of A-level Practical Assessment • Students will complete ‘assessed’ practicals across their AS and A-level courses • Questions in the exam papers will test students' knowledge and understanding of their practical work • Students will be awarded an A-level grade based on their exams, and a 'pass' or 'fail' for practical work in lessons Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150814 09:36:10 Updated 20150818 14:49:23

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Chesham Grammar School
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White Hill Town: Chesham