Physics
Myton School - Warwickshire
01926493805
Myton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PJ
Course summary

YEAR 12 Module 1 – Development of practical skills in physics Module 2 – Foundations of physics (Physical quantities and units, analysing data, nature of quantities) Module 3 – Forces and motion (Motion, forces, work, energy, power, materials, Newton’s law of motion, momentum) Module 4 – Electrons, waves and photons (Current, charge, energy, power, resistance, electrical circuits, waves, quantum physics) YEAR 13 Module 5 – Newtonian world and astrophysics (Thermal physics, circular motion, oscillations, gravitational fields, astrophysics, cosmology) Module 6 – Particles and medical physics (Capacitors, electric fields, electromagnetism, nuclear and particles physics, medical imaging)

Entry requirements

At least a grade 6 in GCSE Physics or 6-6 in GCSE Combined Sciences and a 6 in GCSE Maths.

How you'll be assessed

The final grade is entirely assessed by exam. Alongside this, you will be awarded a pass/fail in Practical Skills, which are assessed throughout the course by your teacher. Exam 1 Modelling physics – Assesses modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 (100 marks, 2hr 15, 37%) Exam 2 Exploring physics – Assesses modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 (100 marks, 2hr 15, 37%) Exam 3 Unified physics – Assesses modules 1-6 (70 marks, 1hr 30, 26%)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWarwickshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressMyton Road, Warwick, CV34 6PJ