Physics B (Advancing Physics) takes a context-led approach. You will study physics in a range of different contexts, conveying the excitement of contemporary physics. The course provides a distinctive structure within which to learn about fundamental physical concepts and about physics in everyday and technological settings. Some of the ideas you will learn about include mechanical properties of materials, communication and signalling, waves, electric, magnetic and gravitational fields, quantum behaviour and fundamental particles. Practical skills are embedded throughout the course, and you are expected to carry out practical work in preparation for a written examination that will specifically test these skills.
Level 6 in Physics or Combined Science Level 6. Students taking Physics must also study A Level Maths. GCSE Level 5 in English Language or English Literature; GCSE Level 5 in Maths; Four other GCSEs at Level 5, in addition to English and Maths.
You will sit three examinations at the end of your two years of study: Fundamentals of Physics: This is a 2 hour 15 minute written examination, that contributes 41% to the total A Level. Scientific literacy in Physics: This is a 2 hour 15 minute written examination, that contributes 37% to the total A Level. Practical skills in Physics: This is a 1 hour 30 minute written examination, that contributes 22% to the total A Level. Practical Endorsement in Physics: You are also required to complete the Practical Endorsement in Physics, which is a set of practical experiments conducted during the course. A pass/fail grade is achieved and is reported separately from the final A Level grade.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | North East Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, New Waltham, Grimsby, DN36 4RZ |
Physics B (Advancing Physics) takes a context-led approach. You will study physics in a range of different contexts, conveying the excitement of contemporary physics. The course provides a distinctive structure within which to learn about fundamental physical concepts and about physics in everyday and technological settings. Some of the ideas you will learn about include mechanical properties of materials, communication and signalling, waves, electric, magnetic and gravitational fields, quantum behaviour and fundamental particles. Practical skills are embedded throughout the course, and you are expected to carry out practical work in preparation for a written examination that will specifically test these skills.
Level 6 in Physics or Combined Science Level 6. Students taking Physics must also study A Level Maths. GCSE Level 5 in English Language or English Literature; GCSE Level 5 in Maths; Four other GCSEs at Level 5, in addition to English and Maths.
You will sit three examinations at the end of your two years of study: Fundamentals of Physics: This is a 2 hour 15 minute written examination, that contributes 41% to the total A Level. Scientific literacy in Physics: This is a 2 hour 15 minute written examination, that contributes 37% to the total A Level. Practical skills in Physics: This is a 1 hour 30 minute written examination, that contributes 22% to the total A Level. Practical Endorsement in Physics: You are also required to complete the Practical Endorsement in Physics, which is a set of practical experiments conducted during the course. A pass/fail grade is achieved and is reported separately from the final A Level grade.