Physics

Course summary

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.