Course Description and Overview: Physics covers topics such as sub-atomic particles, quantum phenomena and electricity. Students also study mechanics, including Newton’s laws of motion, materials and the properties of waves. The course is designed to encourage students to develop an enthusiasm for Physics, learning practical skills alongside an understanding of concepts and principles, whilst building a solid foundation of knowledge and skills for studying Physics in Higher Education. The course is delivered in laboratories where a range of practical activities take place and is taught by a subject specialist teacher.
Name: GCE AS Level Physics Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Physics Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Assessment: Exam Board AQA Subject content and Assessment: Content 1 Measurements and their errors 2 Particles and radiation 3 Waves 4 Mechanics and materials 5 Electricity 6 Further mechanics and thermal physics 7 Fields and their consequences 8 Nuclear physics Options 9 Astrophysics 10 Medical physics 11 Engineering physics 12 Turning points in physics 13 Electronics (Intended topic) Assessment These qualifications are linear. Linear means that students will sit all 3 A-level exams at the end of their A-level course. Paper 1 What is assessed? Sections 1 to 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) How is it assessed? Written exam: 2 hours 85 marks 34% of A-level Questions: 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. Paper 2 What is assessed? Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 How is it assessed? Written exam: 2 hours 85 marks 34% of A-level Questions: 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. Paper 3 What is assessed? Section A Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: Students enter for one of sections 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 How is it assessed? Written exam: 2 hours 80 marks 32% of A-level Questions: 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis. 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20161019 09:29:26 Updated 20161019 12:15:55
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