AQA Physics is a linear course with terminal examinations at the end of the second A-level year. There is no coursework. Like all sciences, physics is a practical subject and practicals will be carried out throughout the course. These will give you the skills and confidence needed to investigate the way things behave and work. Practical skills will be assessed in the classroom and given a separate endorsement to the A-level grade. Core Content 1- Measurements and their errors: use of SI units and their prefixes; limitation of physical measurements; estimation of physical quantities 2- Particles and radiation: particles; electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena 3- Waves: progressive and stationary waves; refraction, diffraction, and interference 4- Mechanics and Materials: force, energy and momentum; materials 5- Electricity: current electricity 6- 6.1 Further mechanics: periodic motion 6.2 Further mechanics: thermal physics 7- Fields and their consequences: gravitational fields; electric fields; capacitance; magnetic fields 8- Nuclear physics: radioactivity 9. Astrophysics - option There are four other available options, that we presently DO NOT choose to study at this school: 1- Medical Physics 2- Engineering Physics 3- Turning points in physics 4- Electronics
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Minimum of two Grades at 6 in GCSE combined science (dual award) or Grade 6 in GCSE physics and Grade 6 in either GCSE chemistry of biology. In addition a Grade 6 in GCSE mathematics and a Grade 5 in English language or English literature.
Paper 1 (34% of A-level). Assesses topics 1 to 5 and 6.1. Written exam lasting 2 hours, 85 marks. Paper 2 (34% of A-level) Assesses topics 6.2, 7 and 8. Written exam lasting 2 hours, 85 marks. Paper 3 (32% of A-level) Assesses either topics 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 and practical and data analysis skills. Written exam lasting 2 hours, 80 marks. A-level grades are based only on marks from the three written papers. Practical skills assessed in the classroom will be given a separate endorsement (pass/fail) to the A-level grade.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ |
AQA Physics is a linear course with terminal examinations at the end of the second A-level year. There is no coursework. Like all sciences, physics is a practical subject and practicals will be carried out throughout the course. These will give you the skills and confidence needed to investigate the way things behave and work. Practical skills will be assessed in the classroom and given a separate endorsement to the A-level grade. Core Content 1- Measurements and their errors: use of SI units and their prefixes; limitation of physical measurements; estimation of physical quantities 2- Particles and radiation: particles; electromagnetic radiation and quantum phenomena 3- Waves: progressive and stationary waves; refraction, diffraction, and interference 4- Mechanics and Materials: force, energy and momentum; materials 5- Electricity: current electricity 6- 6.1 Further mechanics: periodic motion 6.2 Further mechanics: thermal physics 7- Fields and their consequences: gravitational fields; electric fields; capacitance; magnetic fields 8- Nuclear physics: radioactivity 9. Astrophysics - option There are four other available options, that we presently DO NOT choose to study at this school: 1- Medical Physics 2- Engineering Physics 3- Turning points in physics 4- Electronics
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Minimum of two Grades at 6 in GCSE combined science (dual award) or Grade 6 in GCSE physics and Grade 6 in either GCSE chemistry of biology. In addition a Grade 6 in GCSE mathematics and a Grade 5 in English language or English literature.
Paper 1 (34% of A-level). Assesses topics 1 to 5 and 6.1. Written exam lasting 2 hours, 85 marks. Paper 2 (34% of A-level) Assesses topics 6.2, 7 and 8. Written exam lasting 2 hours, 85 marks. Paper 3 (32% of A-level) Assesses either topics 9, 10, 11, 12, or 13 and practical and data analysis skills. Written exam lasting 2 hours, 80 marks. A-level grades are based only on marks from the three written papers. Practical skills assessed in the classroom will be given a separate endorsement (pass/fail) to the A-level grade.