PHYSICS

Assessment

Course content/Outline: A Level Units Module 1: Development of practical skills in physics Module 2: Foundations of physics Module 3: Forces and motion Module 4: Electrons, waves and photons Module 5: Newtonian world and astrophysics Module 6: Particles and medical physics Assessment Three written examination papers and ‘Practical endorsement in Physics’ which is reported separately and does not contribute to the overall A2 grade. Modelling physics – 2 hours 15 minutes – content from modules 1,2,3 & 5 (37%) Exploring physics – 2 hours 15 minutes – content from modules 1,2,4 & 6(37%) Unified physics – 1 hour 30 minutes – content from modules 1-6 (26%) The course currently involves visits to Rutherford Appleton Laboratories, university lectures and an optional visit to CERN in Geneva. Students are strongly encouraged to read around the subject.