Physics

Assessment

We study the OCR H556A course: Two 2-hour 15-minute written papers worth 100 marks; one 1-hour 30-minute written paper worth 70 marks. Modelling Physics: multiple choice questions; structured questions including problem-solving, calculations, questions on practical work and extended response questions. Exploring Physics: multiple choice questions; structured questions including problem-solving, calculations, questions on practical work and extended response questions. Unified Physics: structured questions including problem-solving, calculations, questions on practical work and extended response questions. Practical Endorsement: • Reported separately from A Level performance as Pass or Ungraded. • Minimum of 12 assessed practicals, which are key learning activities throughout the course. • Teacher assessed and externally moderated.