Physics

Assessment

Paper 1 (34% of A-level). Assesses topics 1 to 5 and 6.1. Written exam lasting 2 hours, 85 marks. Paper 2 (34% of A-level) Assesses topics 6.2, 7 and 8. Written exam lasting 2 hours, 85 marks. Paper 3 (32% of A-level) Assesses either topics 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 and practical and data analysis skills. Written exam lasting 2 hours, 80 marks. A-level grades are based only on marks from the three written papers. Practical skills assessed in the classroom will be given a separate endorsement (pass/fail) to the A-level grade.