Physics
The Joseph Whitaker School - Nottinghamshire
01623792327
Warsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG
Course summary

What Will I learn? Measurements and their errors (Throughout) 1- Particles and radiation (Year 12) 2- Waves (Year 12) 3- Mechanics and materials (Year 12) 4- Electricity (Year 12) 5- Further mechanics and thermal physics (Year 13) 6- Fields and their consequences (Year 13) 7- Nuclear physics (Year 13) Option choice - In Year 13 you will study either Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering Physics or Turning Points in Physics.

Entry requirements

5 Grade 9-4 in GCSE subjects. GCSE Trilogy Grade 7/7 or Triple Grade 7 and a Grade 7 in Mathematics. Students with a near miss in Mathematics at Grade 6 will be considered if their score on the GCSE Examination is within 5% of Grade 7.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 - Modules 1-5 and Periodic motion. Short and long answer questions with 25 multiple-choice questions about content. (2 hours written exam 34%) Paper 2 - Modules 6-8. Short and long answer questions with 25 multiple-choice questions about content. (2 hours written exam 34%) Paper 3: Section A – Compulsory section; practical skills and data analysis Section B – assessment of optional module (2 hours written exam 32%) Non-exam assessment - Practical endorsement for physics Candidates complete a minimum of 12 practical activities to demonstrate competence. Performance is then reported separately to the A Level grade. (Non-exam Reported separately)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityNottinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWarsop Lane, Rainworth, Mansfield, NG21 0AG