Physics

Assessment

This is a two-year linear A-level course. In the second year of the course, you will take external exams that assess content covered in the first and second year. These exams will determine your A-level grade. There are three papers at the end of the second year: • Paper 1 - sections 1 to 5 and 6.1 (periodic motion) – 34% • Paper 2 - sections 6.2 (thermal physics), 7 and 8 – 34% • Paper 3 - Section A: practical skills and data analysis. Section B: additional topic (one of sections 9 to 13) - 32% A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A level. This will be assessed by your teacher and will be based on direct observation of your competency in a range of skills not assessable in written exams.