Physics

Assessment

A-level physics is a stand-alone (2 year) course and consists of 3 examinations and a portfolio of practical work. The practical work will contribute to a certificate of competency. Paper 1: • Units 1 - 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) • Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks (34% of A-level) O 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content Paper 2: • Unit 6.2 (Thermal physics) and units 7 and 8 (assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1) • Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks (34% of A-level) O 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content Paper 3: • Part A: compulsory questions based on practical skills and data analysis • Part B: questions based on the pupils chosen option (unit 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13) • Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks (32% of A-level) O 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis O 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic