Physics

Assessment

There are three papers consisting of a range of multiple choice, short answer and longer answer questions: Paper 1: 1 hour 45 minutes long (90 marks) with 30% weighting Paper 2: I hour 45 minutes long (90 marks) with 30% weighting Paper 3: 2 hours 30 minutes long (120 marks) with 40% weighting. This paper includes synoptic questions that may draw on two or more of the different topics listed. There is no coursework, but there is a practical component to the course. Students are expected to complete specific core practicals with practical-based questions in the exams. There is also a teacher-assessed practical competency. This is reported alongside the A Level grade, but does not count towards the grade. 40% of the assessment will be also be assessing mathematical skills.