The IB Physics SL is often nearly as demanding conceptually as Higher Level, but there is less material. IBDP candidates will need to be in command of the whole range of the subject in each exam, as it is not modular. All IBDP students are required to complete a ‘Group 4’ project, during which they collaborate with other scientists from the full range of subjects. Throughout the programme, their personal skills, ability to work independently and awareness of wider ethical aspects of the subject are assessed. IB Physics students will develop their practical and analytical skills by performing 10 ‘Required Experiments’, which are internally marked. They will then use these skills in an ‘Individual Investigation’, that will be externally moderated, and also in the third exam paper questions on data processing and experimental work.
Students must achieve five grade 6s or above, with at least a grade 7 in the subjects they wish to study.
Internal Assessment: 20% of Practical Work with a minimum requirement of 40 hours. External Assessment: 80% Examinations. Paper 1: 30 multiple choice questions on the Core and AHL, calculators cannot be used in this paper (20%) Paper 2: Extended response questions on the Core and AHL (40%) Paper 3: Extended response questions on the Core, AHL and Option material plus experimental technique (20%)
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Reading |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
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| Boarding Fee | £33,690 - £48,105 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,540 - £29,910 |
| Address | Shinfield Road, Reading, RG2 7ED |
The IB Physics SL is often nearly as demanding conceptually as Higher Level, but there is less material. IBDP candidates will need to be in command of the whole range of the subject in each exam, as it is not modular. All IBDP students are required to complete a ‘Group 4’ project, during which they collaborate with other scientists from the full range of subjects. Throughout the programme, their personal skills, ability to work independently and awareness of wider ethical aspects of the subject are assessed. IB Physics students will develop their practical and analytical skills by performing 10 ‘Required Experiments’, which are internally marked. They will then use these skills in an ‘Individual Investigation’, that will be externally moderated, and also in the third exam paper questions on data processing and experimental work.
Students must achieve five grade 6s or above, with at least a grade 7 in the subjects they wish to study.
Internal Assessment: 20% of Practical Work with a minimum requirement of 40 hours. External Assessment: 80% Examinations. Paper 1: 30 multiple choice questions on the Core and AHL, calculators cannot be used in this paper (20%) Paper 2: Extended response questions on the Core and AHL (40%) Paper 3: Extended response questions on the Core, AHL and Option material plus experimental technique (20%)