At the most fundamental level, A Level Physics is all about learning to solve problems through a combination of critical, creative and logical thinking. By developing your understanding of how the world around you works (and indeed the entire Universe!) you will develop a skill set that allows you to approach unfamiliar and challenging problems beyond the scope of just this subject.
Grade 8 (or 88 in Double Science) Physics GCSE is the minimum requirement to study Physics A Level. Experience from the new GCSE specifications has shown that only at this level are pupils likely to have the sufficiently strong scientific skills and knowledge to cope with A Level Physics. Physics has traditionally linked to Mathematics and a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE in Mathematics would be advisable to access the Physics course. While taking Mathematics A Level is not necessary to be able to study Physics, pupils embarking upon the course who are not studying Mathematics will be expected to attend offtimetable support lessons to cover certain Mathematical concepts required for A Level Physics.
A Level Physics is now completely linear in nature, meaning you will only be externally assessed at the end of the two-year course; this is done through three examinations that carry approximately equal weighting towards your final grade. New examination guidelines stipulate that 40% of the final examinations must now directly assess mathematical skills.
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| Local Authority | Warwickshire |
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At the most fundamental level, A Level Physics is all about learning to solve problems through a combination of critical, creative and logical thinking. By developing your understanding of how the world around you works (and indeed the entire Universe!) you will develop a skill set that allows you to approach unfamiliar and challenging problems beyond the scope of just this subject.
Grade 8 (or 88 in Double Science) Physics GCSE is the minimum requirement to study Physics A Level. Experience from the new GCSE specifications has shown that only at this level are pupils likely to have the sufficiently strong scientific skills and knowledge to cope with A Level Physics. Physics has traditionally linked to Mathematics and a minimum of a grade 7 at GCSE in Mathematics would be advisable to access the Physics course. While taking Mathematics A Level is not necessary to be able to study Physics, pupils embarking upon the course who are not studying Mathematics will be expected to attend offtimetable support lessons to cover certain Mathematical concepts required for A Level Physics.
A Level Physics is now completely linear in nature, meaning you will only be externally assessed at the end of the two-year course; this is done through three examinations that carry approximately equal weighting towards your final grade. New examination guidelines stipulate that 40% of the final examinations must now directly assess mathematical skills.