Physics

Assessment

Percentage in examinations: 100% + practical endorsement (see below) Exam Structure (written papers): Paper 1 30%; 1h 45m 90 marks taken at the end of TAL • Further mechanics; Electric and magnetic fields; Nuclear and particle physics • Some AS (PAL year) topics Paper 2 30%; 1h 45m 90 marks taken at the end of TAL • Thermodynamics; Space; Nuclear radiation; Gravitational fields; Oscillations • Some AS (PAL year) topics Paper 3 40%; 2h 30m 120 marks taken at the end of TAL • General paper assessing topics across the AS and A-level qualifications • Experimental methods (including questions on core practicals). Exam Structure (Practical Assessment in Physics): There are 16 core practicals in A Level (8 in PAL & 8 in TAL). Core practicals are assessed in a class by the teacher and awarded as a ”Science Practical Endorsement” Pass or Fail on the A-level certificate in addition to A-level grade.