Physics

Assessment

At the end of Year 12, there will be a written internal mock examination. At the end of Year 13, there will be three external written examinations: • Paper 1 - 34% of A Level. Written exam: 2 hours. Covering sections 1-5 and 6.1. Questions: 60 marks consisting of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions. • Paper 2 - 34% of A Level. Written exam: 2 hours. Covering sections 6.2, 7 and 8. Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1. Questions: 60 marks consisting of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions. • Paper 3 - 32% of A Level. Written exam: 2 hours. Section A: Compulsory Section: Practical skills and Data analysis. Questions: 45 marks consisting of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis. Section B: Astrophysics Option. Covering section 9. 35 marks consisting of short and long answer questions on optional topic (Astrophysics). Practical endorsement: Required practical exercises are integrated into the specification. There will be no internal assessment of practical work that leads to marks that contribute towards the A Level grades. There is no coursework or controlled assessment. 15% of the total A Level marks will be for practical knowledge and understanding. A separate endorsement of practical skills will be awarded alongside the A Level grade which will be based on teachers’ direct observation of student competency in a range of skills.