Physics

Course summary

The beauty of the Edexcel course is that it can be delivered through a concept or context-led approach. The concept-led approach is our starting point where the new skills and ideas are taught specifically as concepts. We then reinforce these with students using the context-led books to apply the new skills and concepts learned in various contexts. This includes using real-world examples, such as how satellites and CD players work, to archaeology, sports, and surgical implants. Physics is assessed through written examination papers and in a series of core experiments. The former will contribute to the final grade awarded, and the latter to a separate ‘practical competency’ pass mark being awarded based on internal assessments. We have the expertise and resources in place to deliver the content and core practicals successfully, and to create a rigorous internal assessment system; vital for a linear two-year course. The topics of this course are: • Working as a Physicist • Mechanics • Electric Circuits • Further Mechanics • Electric and Magnetic Fields • Nuclear and Particle Physics • Materials • Waves and Particle Nature of Light • Thermodynamics • Space • Nuclear Radiation • Gravitational Fields • Oscillations