A Level of Physics gives you a closer look and a deeper understanding of the laws of the universe. “The important thing is not to stop questioning … One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvellous structure of reality.” Albert Einstein The world we live in has been completely transformed by the scientific developments of the last 200 years. These developments have been built upon the work of scientists like Isaac Newton, James Clerk Maxwell and Albert Einstein who sought to discover and describe the physical laws that govern this amazing universe we live in. In GCSE Physics, you will have been introduced to some of these people and their discoveries, but A-level Physics gives you a closer look and a deeper understanding of the laws of the universe. Students take progression exams at the end of Year 1, and subject to a suitable pass grade, can move into Year 2. • The different properties of materials; why certain materials are used to make computers, buildings and replacement body parts • The existence and behaviour of waves; how musical instruments produce their notes • The wave-particle paradox • How electricity is created; how early televisions were invented • How atoms were discovered; what you get when you smash an atom into pieces • How we have developed theories of the lives of stars and the size of the universe without ever leaving the Solar System.
To be eligible to apply for an A Level at DLD College London, students must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above with a grade 5 preferred for Maths and English. Specific GCSEs may be necessary depending on your course choice. Maths and Sciences A Levels require a Grade 7 or above in that subject’s GCSE. To study A Levels, your current or pending exam results should be equivalent to or higher than GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) in at least 5 subjects and a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 5.5. At the start of each academic year of study students following A Level course without a pass at Level 5/Grade C in GCSE or IGCSE English Language or with an Academic English score below 6.5 overall must join an Academic English training course for the academic year which will be timetabled alongside A Level lessons. If your level of English is not sufficient to meet the entry criteria for the A Level programme you will normally be offered a place on the one-year Academic Preparation Course (pre-A Level) to bring your English skills up to the required level.
Paper 1 Modules 1,2,3 and 5 Section A – multiple choice questions (15 marks) Section B – short answer questions including extended response (85 marks) 37% 2h 15 min Paper 2 Modules 1,2,4 and 6 Section A – multiple choice questions (15 marks) Section B – short answer questions including extended response (85 marks) 37% 2h 15 min Paper 3 Modules 1-6 Short answer questions including extended response (70 marks) 26% 1h 30 min Practical work: 12 practicals must be completed to create a portfolio, which provides evidence for the Practical Endorsement. Questions about these practicals will be tested in the written papers.
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A Level of Physics gives you a closer look and a deeper understanding of the laws of the universe. “The important thing is not to stop questioning … One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvellous structure of reality.” Albert Einstein The world we live in has been completely transformed by the scientific developments of the last 200 years. These developments have been built upon the work of scientists like Isaac Newton, James Clerk Maxwell and Albert Einstein who sought to discover and describe the physical laws that govern this amazing universe we live in. In GCSE Physics, you will have been introduced to some of these people and their discoveries, but A-level Physics gives you a closer look and a deeper understanding of the laws of the universe. Students take progression exams at the end of Year 1, and subject to a suitable pass grade, can move into Year 2. • The different properties of materials; why certain materials are used to make computers, buildings and replacement body parts • The existence and behaviour of waves; how musical instruments produce their notes • The wave-particle paradox • How electricity is created; how early televisions were invented • How atoms were discovered; what you get when you smash an atom into pieces • How we have developed theories of the lives of stars and the size of the universe without ever leaving the Solar System.
To be eligible to apply for an A Level at DLD College London, students must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above with a grade 5 preferred for Maths and English. Specific GCSEs may be necessary depending on your course choice. Maths and Sciences A Levels require a Grade 7 or above in that subject’s GCSE. To study A Levels, your current or pending exam results should be equivalent to or higher than GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) in at least 5 subjects and a minimum level of English equivalent to IELTS 5.5. At the start of each academic year of study students following A Level course without a pass at Level 5/Grade C in GCSE or IGCSE English Language or with an Academic English score below 6.5 overall must join an Academic English training course for the academic year which will be timetabled alongside A Level lessons. If your level of English is not sufficient to meet the entry criteria for the A Level programme you will normally be offered a place on the one-year Academic Preparation Course (pre-A Level) to bring your English skills up to the required level.
Paper 1 Modules 1,2,3 and 5 Section A – multiple choice questions (15 marks) Section B – short answer questions including extended response (85 marks) 37% 2h 15 min Paper 2 Modules 1,2,4 and 6 Section A – multiple choice questions (15 marks) Section B – short answer questions including extended response (85 marks) 37% 2h 15 min Paper 3 Modules 1-6 Short answer questions including extended response (70 marks) 26% 1h 30 min Practical work: 12 practicals must be completed to create a portfolio, which provides evidence for the Practical Endorsement. Questions about these practicals will be tested in the written papers.