Physics

Assessment

External assessment for Higher Level. Three written papers covering material on the Core and Higher Level syllabi. Paper 1 (1hr) 40 multiple choice questions, with a 20% weighting Paper 2 (2 ¼ hrs) Short answer and extended-response questions on the Core and AHL material, with a 36% weighting Paper 3 (1 ¼ hrs) Section A: one data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work; and Section B: one extended response questions from one option, together with a 24% weighting External assessment for Standard Level. Three written papers covering material on the Core syllabus only. Paper 1 (3/4 hr) 30 multiple choice questions, with a 20% weighting Paper 2 (1 ¼ hrs) Short answer and extended-response questions on the core and AHL material, with a 36% weighting Paper 3 (1 hr) Section A: one data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work; and Section B: one extended response questions from one option, together with a 24% weighting Internal assessment Practical skills will be assessed in two different ways: the internally assessed (and externally moderated) investigation; and the externally assessed question on Paper 3 on a list of prescribed practicals. The investigation is a 10 hour, 6 to 12-page scientific paper on some aspect of Physics that interests you. It accounts for 20% of the final grade. The investigation could take the form of a traditional lab report but can also be based on simulations, databases or other forms of modelling.