Physics

Assessment

This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all the A-level exams at the end of their two-year course. Paper 1: • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity • Periodic Motion Written Exam: 2 hours 34% of A-level Paper 2: • Thermal Physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics Written Exam: 2 hours 34% of A-level Paper 3: • Practical skills and data analysis • Optional Unit Written Exam: 2 hours 32% of A-level