The knowledge and skills acquired in the Physics A Level course develop a refined understanding of physical interactions and the important reasons why things behave as they do. The course covers the fundamental forces, energy, waves and develops techniques with material and mathematical applications, leading to the fascinating ideas such as the origins of the universe from the tiniest building blocks of matter. The skills developed at the heart of physics provide stepping stones to future study within engineering, technology, our planet and the universe itself. The skills and knowledge developed by studying physics keeps the doors open to many varied different disciplines, especially with problem solving, research and analytical skills. It’s not just rocket science: physics is the route to so many careers, from predicting climate change to designing computer games.
Candidates require a minimum of 3 x Level Six and 3 x Level Four/Five Grades at GCSE (3 B grades and 3 C grades) to enter the Sixth Form, however a minimum of a Level 7 at GCSE is required to study Maths or Physics at A-Level.
Paper 1: Sections 1 to 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) Written exam: 2 hours - 85 marks - 34% of A-level Questions 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. Paper 2: Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 Written exam: 2 hours - 85 marks - 34% of A-level Questions 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. Paper 3: Section A Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: Students study section 9 Astrophysics. Written exam: 2 hours - 80 marks - 32% of A-level Questions 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis. 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, WA15 7RH |
The knowledge and skills acquired in the Physics A Level course develop a refined understanding of physical interactions and the important reasons why things behave as they do. The course covers the fundamental forces, energy, waves and develops techniques with material and mathematical applications, leading to the fascinating ideas such as the origins of the universe from the tiniest building blocks of matter. The skills developed at the heart of physics provide stepping stones to future study within engineering, technology, our planet and the universe itself. The skills and knowledge developed by studying physics keeps the doors open to many varied different disciplines, especially with problem solving, research and analytical skills. It’s not just rocket science: physics is the route to so many careers, from predicting climate change to designing computer games.
Candidates require a minimum of 3 x Level Six and 3 x Level Four/Five Grades at GCSE (3 B grades and 3 C grades) to enter the Sixth Form, however a minimum of a Level 7 at GCSE is required to study Maths or Physics at A-Level.
Paper 1: Sections 1 to 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion) Written exam: 2 hours - 85 marks - 34% of A-level Questions 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. Paper 2: Sections 6.2 (Thermal Physics), 7 and 8 Assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 Written exam: 2 hours - 85 marks - 34% of A-level Questions 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple choice questions on content. Paper 3: Section A Compulsory section: Practical skills and data analysis Section B: Students study section 9 Astrophysics. Written exam: 2 hours - 80 marks - 32% of A-level Questions 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis. 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic