In year 12 you will study 5 topics: Topic 1. Measurement and their errors Topic 2. Particles and radiation Topic 3. Waves Topic 4. Mechanics and materials Topic 5. Electricity In year 13 you will study 5 topics: Topic 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics Topic 7. Fields Topic 8. Nuclear physics Topic 9. Thermodynamics Plus one of the following topics: Option 1. Astrophysics Option 2. Medical physics Option 3. Engineering physics Option 4. Turning points in physics Option 5. Electronics STUDY SKILLS: * Make clear and careful notes * Maintain high levels of organization * Track your progress against practical skills * Record evidence of practical skills PRACTICAL SKILLS: * Plan investigations * Record results * Analyze data * Draw conclusions based on evidence MATHS SKILLS: There are many math's skills you must be able to use. The following areas of math's will be used in the physics course. * Arithmetic and numerical computation (including exponential and logarithmic problems) * Data handling * Algebra * Graph work (including exponential and logarithmic problems)
6+ in math's 6+ in English 6+ in combined or triple science
Paper 1: 7408/01 60 marks short and long answer questions and 25 marks multiple choice. This paper tests sections 1-5 and 6.1 Periodic motion. 2 hours 34% (85 marks) Paper 2: 7408/02 60 marks short and long answer questions and 25 marks multiple choice. This paper tests Section 6.2 Thermal Physics and sections 7 and 8. 2 hours 34% (85 marks) Paper 3: 7408/03 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. 2 hours 32% (80 marks)
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RP |
In year 12 you will study 5 topics: Topic 1. Measurement and their errors Topic 2. Particles and radiation Topic 3. Waves Topic 4. Mechanics and materials Topic 5. Electricity In year 13 you will study 5 topics: Topic 6. Further mechanics and thermal physics Topic 7. Fields Topic 8. Nuclear physics Topic 9. Thermodynamics Plus one of the following topics: Option 1. Astrophysics Option 2. Medical physics Option 3. Engineering physics Option 4. Turning points in physics Option 5. Electronics STUDY SKILLS: * Make clear and careful notes * Maintain high levels of organization * Track your progress against practical skills * Record evidence of practical skills PRACTICAL SKILLS: * Plan investigations * Record results * Analyze data * Draw conclusions based on evidence MATHS SKILLS: There are many math's skills you must be able to use. The following areas of math's will be used in the physics course. * Arithmetic and numerical computation (including exponential and logarithmic problems) * Data handling * Algebra * Graph work (including exponential and logarithmic problems)
6+ in math's 6+ in English 6+ in combined or triple science
Paper 1: 7408/01 60 marks short and long answer questions and 25 marks multiple choice. This paper tests sections 1-5 and 6.1 Periodic motion. 2 hours 34% (85 marks) Paper 2: 7408/02 60 marks short and long answer questions and 25 marks multiple choice. This paper tests Section 6.2 Thermal Physics and sections 7 and 8. 2 hours 34% (85 marks) Paper 3: 7408/03 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. 2 hours 32% (80 marks)
