Physics

Assessment

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.