Students studying A Level Physics will be entered for either the Edexcel course (SGA & KSHS) or OCR Physics A course (CGS). The topics covered include: • Mechanics • Materials • Electricity • Waves and quantum phenomena • Thermodynamics • Circular motion • Oscillations • Gravitational fields • Astrophysics and cosmology • Capacitors • Electric and magnetic fields • Nuclear and particle physics
Physics is traditionally seen as one of the most difficult A Level subjects. The jump from GCSE is significant. For students to make a success of the course, they will need to be able to work independently and to have a high level of mathematical ability. It is highly recommended that students also take A Level Mathematics as the progression from A Level Physics into Higher Education Physics courses will require it. The minimum entry requirements for academic Level 3 study apply. In addition: All students must have Grade 6+ in Maths owing to the considerable mathematical content of the new A Levels. It is strongly recommended also that students have attained Grade 7 or better in GCSE Science subjects. The minimum entry requirements depend upon which Science GCSEs you have taken. • For Combined Science students is a Grade 7-6 or above. • For Separate Science students are Grade 6 in Physics plus Grade 6 in one other science. Performance in the exam components may be considered given the 100% examined nature of the A Level.
The A Level is assessed using three exams taken in the Summer of Year 13. The first two papers will cover a differing selection of topics across the two years of study, while the third paper will be synoptic in nature, including all topics, and focus more on understanding of experimental methods and analytical techniques.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
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Students studying A Level Physics will be entered for either the Edexcel course (SGA & KSHS) or OCR Physics A course (CGS). The topics covered include: • Mechanics • Materials • Electricity • Waves and quantum phenomena • Thermodynamics • Circular motion • Oscillations • Gravitational fields • Astrophysics and cosmology • Capacitors • Electric and magnetic fields • Nuclear and particle physics
Physics is traditionally seen as one of the most difficult A Level subjects. The jump from GCSE is significant. For students to make a success of the course, they will need to be able to work independently and to have a high level of mathematical ability. It is highly recommended that students also take A Level Mathematics as the progression from A Level Physics into Higher Education Physics courses will require it. The minimum entry requirements for academic Level 3 study apply. In addition: All students must have Grade 6+ in Maths owing to the considerable mathematical content of the new A Levels. It is strongly recommended also that students have attained Grade 7 or better in GCSE Science subjects. The minimum entry requirements depend upon which Science GCSEs you have taken. • For Combined Science students is a Grade 7-6 or above. • For Separate Science students are Grade 6 in Physics plus Grade 6 in one other science. Performance in the exam components may be considered given the 100% examined nature of the A Level.
The A Level is assessed using three exams taken in the Summer of Year 13. The first two papers will cover a differing selection of topics across the two years of study, while the third paper will be synoptic in nature, including all topics, and focus more on understanding of experimental methods and analytical techniques.