Physics
Outwood Academy Portland - Nottinghamshire
01909471010
Netherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF
Course summary

From the very small to the very large, Physics underpins life as we know it and every way that can and will change in the future. Physics underpins developments and huge discoveries and the skills you would develop as part of A-level Physics will allow you to be part of this. A level of Physics is delivered as 5 hours per week taught lessons and are expected to complete a further 5 hours of independent study outside of lesson time. There is a wide variety of ways in which the lessons will be delivered from practical work for the practical endorsement, exam practice, and Google Classroom.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved 5 passes including mathematics and English, where a pass is defined as GCSE 9-4 and pass or better at level 2 BTEC. GCSE Physics and either Biology or Chemistry (Separate Sciences): Grade 6 GCSE Combined Sciences 6/6

How you'll be assessed

There are three 2 hour exams taken at the end of Y13. Paper 1 - Measurements and errors, Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and materials, electricity and Periodic motion. 2hr written paper (85 marks) (34% of the A level) Paper 2 - Thermal Physics, Fields and their consequences and Nuclear Physics. 2hr written paper (85 marks) (34% of A level) Paper 3 - Section A: Compulsory Practical skills and data analysis. Section B: Optional unit - 2hr written paper (80 marks) (32% of the A level) There is also a Practical Skills Endorsement certificate which is graded as a pass or fail based on your ability to carry out 12 required practical's independently during the 2 years.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressNetherton Road, Worksop, S80 2SF