WHAT WILL I STUDY? Students study this innovative and exciting Advancing Physics course which was developed in conjunction with the Institute of Physics. In Year 12 students will study new communication technologies; how sensors are made; how materials change and perform under stress; Understanding Processes and Experimentation and Data Handling - how waves behave including light and sound; the nature of matter (including quantum physics) and how this can help to explain almost everything in the universe; the physics of projectile motion in space and time. In Year 13 students will study a further three modules covering - gravity and the origins of the universe and what happens to matter at extreme temperatures; what atoms are made from and how they behave and electromagnetic machines. Over the two years students will also carry out a number of practical experiments which will be assessed in the exams but also lead to a separate “practical endorsement” grade. HOW IS THE COURSE ASSESSED? If students study AS Level they will be assessed at the end of Year 12. There are three examination papers which will include multiple choice, structured and extended response questions on Foundations of Advancing Physics, Advancing Physics in depth and Practical skills in Advancing Physics. At A Level there are three examination papers which will include multiple choice, structured and extended response questions on Fundamentals of Advancing Physics, Advancing Physics and Practical skills in Advancing Physics. There is also the Practical Endorsement for Physics - A minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate practical competence. Performance will be reported separately to the A Level grade. WHERE NEXT? This A Level course develops students skills in independent learning, team work, research and analysis. It can lead onto University study in Physics, Engineering, Medicine and other science based courses.
Name: Physics Qualification title: - Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160928 09:25:48 Updated 20160928 09:26:25
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Fakenham Academy Norfolk
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