You will study various concepts in physics, extending your knowledge of the topics covered at GCSE and meeting new, current ideas which are at the forefront of physics research. In studying physics you will gain many skills, including: • The ability to relate physics to the wider world • The application of your knowledge to solving problems • The ability to use mathematics as a tool • The ability to use ICT to model concepts • Practical skills including the planning of investigations and the analysis and evaluation of your results • The ability to discuss the purpose of new physics research and its relationship to society • Independent learning
You need to be good at both physics and mathematics, expecting to achieve at least a B grade in separate science: physics or in the physics components of GCSE science and additional science as well as at least a grade 6 from the GCSE mathematics course.
At A-level, there are two written exams: Paper 1 is a written exam of two hours, it assesses knowledge of sections 1 to 5 and 6.1 periodic motion. It is comprised of 85 marks: 60 marks of short and long answer questions split by topic and 25 marks of multiple choice questions. It is worth 34% of the A-level. Paper 2 is a written exam of two hours. It assesses knowledge of sections 6.2 to 8. It is comprised of 85 marks: 60 marks of short and long answer questions split by topic and 25 marks of multiple choice questions. It is worth 34% of the A-level. Paper 3 is a practical skills and data analysis exam of two hours. There are 80 marks available and it is worth 32% of the A-level.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Beauchamp Avenue, Leamington Spa, CV32 5RD |
You will study various concepts in physics, extending your knowledge of the topics covered at GCSE and meeting new, current ideas which are at the forefront of physics research. In studying physics you will gain many skills, including: • The ability to relate physics to the wider world • The application of your knowledge to solving problems • The ability to use mathematics as a tool • The ability to use ICT to model concepts • Practical skills including the planning of investigations and the analysis and evaluation of your results • The ability to discuss the purpose of new physics research and its relationship to society • Independent learning
You need to be good at both physics and mathematics, expecting to achieve at least a B grade in separate science: physics or in the physics components of GCSE science and additional science as well as at least a grade 6 from the GCSE mathematics course.
At A-level, there are two written exams: Paper 1 is a written exam of two hours, it assesses knowledge of sections 1 to 5 and 6.1 periodic motion. It is comprised of 85 marks: 60 marks of short and long answer questions split by topic and 25 marks of multiple choice questions. It is worth 34% of the A-level. Paper 2 is a written exam of two hours. It assesses knowledge of sections 6.2 to 8. It is comprised of 85 marks: 60 marks of short and long answer questions split by topic and 25 marks of multiple choice questions. It is worth 34% of the A-level. Paper 3 is a practical skills and data analysis exam of two hours. There are 80 marks available and it is worth 32% of the A-level.