Studying A-level physics at George Dixon Academy will enable you to develop: • An enthusiasm for physics and an understanding of how physical concepts are relevant to real-world experiences • Practical skills alongside an understanding of physical concepts and principles • An appropriate and relevant foundation of knowledge that can be used as a stepping stone to the future study of physics in higher education and skills that lay the groundwork for careers in science or engineering Core content: • Unit 1: Measurements and their errors • Unit 2: Particles and radiation • Unit 3: Waves • Unit 4: Mechanics and materials • Unit 5: Electricity • Unit 6: Further mechanics and thermal physics • Unit 7: Fields and their consequences • Unit 8: Nuclear physics Options: • Unit 9: Astrophysics • Unit 10: Medical physics • Unit 11: Engineering physics • Unit 12: Turning points in physics • Unit 13: Electronics Year 12 physics students will study units 1 – 5 Year 13 physics students will study units 6 – 8 One of the option topics (Units 9 - 13) Students at George Dixon Academy usually study unit 9: Astrophysics. A physics qualification sets you up well for research-based roles and positions in other sciences but it is also useful for careers in business, finance, IT, and engineering. Industries employing physicists are varied and include: • Aerospace and defense • Education • Energy • Engineering • Instrumentation • Manufacturing • Oil and gas • Science and telecommunications
Grade 6 in GCSE physics or GCSE Combined Science Grade 6 in GCSE mathematics
A-level physics is a stand-alone (2 year) course and consists of 3 examinations and a portfolio of practical work. The practical work will contribute to a certificate of competency. Paper 1: • Units 1 - 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) • Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks (34% of A-level) O 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content Paper 2: • Unit 6.2 (Thermal physics) and units 7 and 8 (assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1) • Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks (34% of A-level) O 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content Paper 3: • Part A: compulsory questions based on practical skills and data analysis • Part B: questions based on the pupils chosen option (unit 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13) • Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks (32% of A-level) O 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis O 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9GD |
Studying A-level physics at George Dixon Academy will enable you to develop: • An enthusiasm for physics and an understanding of how physical concepts are relevant to real-world experiences • Practical skills alongside an understanding of physical concepts and principles • An appropriate and relevant foundation of knowledge that can be used as a stepping stone to the future study of physics in higher education and skills that lay the groundwork for careers in science or engineering Core content: • Unit 1: Measurements and their errors • Unit 2: Particles and radiation • Unit 3: Waves • Unit 4: Mechanics and materials • Unit 5: Electricity • Unit 6: Further mechanics and thermal physics • Unit 7: Fields and their consequences • Unit 8: Nuclear physics Options: • Unit 9: Astrophysics • Unit 10: Medical physics • Unit 11: Engineering physics • Unit 12: Turning points in physics • Unit 13: Electronics Year 12 physics students will study units 1 – 5 Year 13 physics students will study units 6 – 8 One of the option topics (Units 9 - 13) Students at George Dixon Academy usually study unit 9: Astrophysics. A physics qualification sets you up well for research-based roles and positions in other sciences but it is also useful for careers in business, finance, IT, and engineering. Industries employing physicists are varied and include: • Aerospace and defense • Education • Energy • Engineering • Instrumentation • Manufacturing • Oil and gas • Science and telecommunications
Grade 6 in GCSE physics or GCSE Combined Science Grade 6 in GCSE mathematics
A-level physics is a stand-alone (2 year) course and consists of 3 examinations and a portfolio of practical work. The practical work will contribute to a certificate of competency. Paper 1: • Units 1 - 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) • Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks (34% of A-level) O 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content Paper 2: • Unit 6.2 (Thermal physics) and units 7 and 8 (assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1) • Written exam: 2 hours • 85 marks (34% of A-level) O 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content Paper 3: • Part A: compulsory questions based on practical skills and data analysis • Part B: questions based on the pupils chosen option (unit 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13) • Written exam: 2 hours • 80 marks (32% of A-level) O 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis O 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic