o study physics is to attempt to understand the nature of the universe itself. It is the search for answers from how the universe exploded into life in the Big Bang to what the nature of time is itself. Some of the greatest discoveries in history have been made by physicists and these discoveries have revolutionized our world—and physicists are continuing to change the way we think today. Students studying Physics at IB will experience the following: •An understanding of science through a stimulating experimental programme •The nature of science as an overarching theme •The study of a concept-based syllabus •One piece of internally assessed work, the scientific investigation •The collaborative sciences project The SL course provides students with a fundamental understanding of physics and experience of the associated skills.
Boys wishing to study Higher Level Physics must attain a minimum of a grade 7 at IGCSE/GCSE in both Maths and Physics (or 87 if studying Double Award Science) and given the mathematical demands of this course it would be advantageous (but not compulsory) to also study HL Maths. Boys wishing to study Standard Level Physics are required to get a minimum of a grade 6 at IGCSE/GCSE Physics (or 66 if studying Double Award Science).
SL and HL students will have assessed coursework based on a single 10-hour scientific investigation. This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course. It is worth 20% of the final grade. In addition, HL students are expected to carry out 60 hours of practical work throughout the course, SL students are expected to carry out 40 hours. This includes a list of set experiments related to the program of study which students may be questioned on in the examinations. All IB science students are required to complete a collaborative sciences project, an interdisciplinary sciences project addressing real-world problems that can be explored through the sciences.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Bedford |
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| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £42,015 - £44,238 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £25,695 |
| Address | De Parys Avenue, Bedford, MK40 2TU |
o study physics is to attempt to understand the nature of the universe itself. It is the search for answers from how the universe exploded into life in the Big Bang to what the nature of time is itself. Some of the greatest discoveries in history have been made by physicists and these discoveries have revolutionized our world—and physicists are continuing to change the way we think today. Students studying Physics at IB will experience the following: •An understanding of science through a stimulating experimental programme •The nature of science as an overarching theme •The study of a concept-based syllabus •One piece of internally assessed work, the scientific investigation •The collaborative sciences project The SL course provides students with a fundamental understanding of physics and experience of the associated skills.
Boys wishing to study Higher Level Physics must attain a minimum of a grade 7 at IGCSE/GCSE in both Maths and Physics (or 87 if studying Double Award Science) and given the mathematical demands of this course it would be advantageous (but not compulsory) to also study HL Maths. Boys wishing to study Standard Level Physics are required to get a minimum of a grade 6 at IGCSE/GCSE Physics (or 66 if studying Double Award Science).
SL and HL students will have assessed coursework based on a single 10-hour scientific investigation. This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course. It is worth 20% of the final grade. In addition, HL students are expected to carry out 60 hours of practical work throughout the course, SL students are expected to carry out 40 hours. This includes a list of set experiments related to the program of study which students may be questioned on in the examinations. All IB science students are required to complete a collaborative sciences project, an interdisciplinary sciences project addressing real-world problems that can be explored through the sciences.