Physics
The Long Eaton School - Derbyshire
01159732438
Thoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3NP
Course summary

You will learn the basic theoretical principles underlying the subject. There is a strong emphasis on using these principles to solve problems. You will learn and develop important investigative skills as you tackle new practical tasks and challenges. Skillful use of equipment will be coupled with powerful analytical and evaluative techniques. At the end of Year 12, formal exams will be taken and an assessment of performance before progression. MODULES/UNITS COVERED YEAR 12 (including a brief outline of their content) 1. Measurements and their errors 2. Particles and radiation 3. Waves 4. Mechanics and materials 5. Electricity MODULES/UNITS COVERED IN YEAR 13 (including a brief outline of their contents) 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

Entry requirements

Grade 66 in Combined Science or 6 in GCSE Physics and Grade 5 in Maths.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 (sections 1-6) 2 hours 34 Paper 2 (sections 6-8) 2 hours 34 Paper 3 (Practical Skills and options topic) 2hrs 32

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressThoresby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 3NP