Teaching is well structured to allow students to further develop ideas met at GCSE Physics. Students will be expected to work collaboratively and independently by tackling questions and carrying out practical tasks. The nature of the course requires some independent research with much independent study and learning. There are more calculations at this level than previously at GCSE, and these need to be practised regularly if they are to be mastered. None of the numerical skills at A Level require any methodology beyond GCSE Higher Tier Mathematics. The course involves knowledge, understanding, application and evaluation. These are skills that will be developed through the units and experimental and investigative work. The ability to communicate in a clear, accurate, logical and coherent manner and to use appropriate vocabulary will also be developed. Numeracy skills will also be further developed contextually.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Physics or a grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science (with a component breakdown favouring Physics). A grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics is also a pre-requisite. Exceptional circumstances are always considered.
The A-level qualification will involve the study of eight sections as outlined above and an optional section (with a choice from astrophysics, medical physics, turning points in physics, engineering physics, applied physics and electronics). Sections 1-5 will be assessed during a two-hour written paper, which will include short and long answer and multiple choice questions. Sections 6-8 will also be assessed in a two-hour written paper with short and long answer and multiple choice questions. The third paper will assess practical skills and data analysis with short and long answer questions followed by short and long answer questions in the optional section. In Year 1 the course builds upon the skills and knowledge acquired at GCSE as well as introducing new topics, such as particle physics. Teacher-assessed practical skills and 12 required practical activities are incorporated into the two-year course and lead to a practical endorsement.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 10 Sutton Road, Erdington, West Midlands, B23 6QL |
Teaching is well structured to allow students to further develop ideas met at GCSE Physics. Students will be expected to work collaboratively and independently by tackling questions and carrying out practical tasks. The nature of the course requires some independent research with much independent study and learning. There are more calculations at this level than previously at GCSE, and these need to be practised regularly if they are to be mastered. None of the numerical skills at A Level require any methodology beyond GCSE Higher Tier Mathematics. The course involves knowledge, understanding, application and evaluation. These are skills that will be developed through the units and experimental and investigative work. The ability to communicate in a clear, accurate, logical and coherent manner and to use appropriate vocabulary will also be developed. Numeracy skills will also be further developed contextually.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE Physics or a grade 6-6 in GCSE Combined Science (with a component breakdown favouring Physics). A grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics is also a pre-requisite. Exceptional circumstances are always considered.
The A-level qualification will involve the study of eight sections as outlined above and an optional section (with a choice from astrophysics, medical physics, turning points in physics, engineering physics, applied physics and electronics). Sections 1-5 will be assessed during a two-hour written paper, which will include short and long answer and multiple choice questions. Sections 6-8 will also be assessed in a two-hour written paper with short and long answer and multiple choice questions. The third paper will assess practical skills and data analysis with short and long answer questions followed by short and long answer questions in the optional section. In Year 1 the course builds upon the skills and knowledge acquired at GCSE as well as introducing new topics, such as particle physics. Teacher-assessed practical skills and 12 required practical activities are incorporated into the two-year course and lead to a practical endorsement.