Physics

Assessment

Paper 1: This paper is 2 hours long and is worth 34% of the total A level. It examines content from modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.1 (periodic motion). There are 60 marks of questions consisting of short and long-answer questions and 25 multiple-choice questions on content. Paper 2: This paper is 2 hours long and is worth 34% of the total A level. It examines content from modules 6.2, 7 and 8 (and assumes knowledge of sections 1 to 6.1). There are 60 marks of questions consisting of short and long-answer questions and 25 multiple-choice questions on content. Paper 3: This paper is 2 hours long and is worth 32% of the total A level. It examines content on practical skills and data analysis and the option choice from sections 9 to 13. The first section has 45 marks and the questions consist of short long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis. The second section has 35 marks for short and long answer questions on the optional topic. There is also an assessment of practical skills that is not assessed by exam and is a pass or fail. It takes place throughout the two years and does not form part of the A-level grade but is reported separately. The exams will measure how students have achieved the following assessment objectives. • AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures. • AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures: • in a theoretical context • in a practical context • when handling qualitative data • when handling quantitative data. • AO3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence, including about issues, to: • make judgements and reach conclusions • develop and refine practical design and procedures.