To study Physics is to attempt to understand the nature of the universe itself. It is the search for answers from how the universe exploded into life in the Big Bang to what the nature of time itself is. Some of the greatest discoveries in history have been made by physicists and these discoveries have revolutionised our world—and physicists are continuing to change the way we think today. The course embraces the practical nature of Physics, seeking to reinforce the theories learnt in the classroom with experiments carried out in the laboratory. In this way students are ready to carry out their own extended investigation (IA) and are well prepared to study the subject at university. The structure of IB Physics is intended to promote concept-based learning that can be connected through three concepts: energy, particles and forces. These three concepts appear throughout the Physics syllabus in each of the themes. There are five organising themes in the Physics syllabus. A. Space, time and motion B. The particulate nature of matter C. Wave behaviour D. Fields E. Nuclear and quantum physics These themes represent the main areas of Physics at IB level, and each is subdivided into topics. “Space, time and motion” includes the topics of kinematics and rigid body mechanics, “Fields” includes the topics of gravitational fields and induction, “Nuclear and quantum physics” includes the topics of radioactive decay and fission. The SL course provides students with a fundamental understanding of physics and experience of the associated skills.
Physics Standard Level: Grade 6 at Higher Tier iGCSE/GCSE Physics and Maths as this course is much closer to A Level than AS Physics in level of difficulty and content covered.
External assessment details – Standard Level (SL) Paper 1 – multiple-choice questions and data-based questions (1 hour and 30 minutes) Paper 2 – short-answer and extended-response questions (1 hour and 30 minutes) Internal (individual) assessment: Duration: 10 hours; weighting: 20% The internal assessment consists of one task: the scientific investigation.This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.
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| Local Authority | Lancashire |
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| Boarding Fee | £21,795 - £41,970 |
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To study Physics is to attempt to understand the nature of the universe itself. It is the search for answers from how the universe exploded into life in the Big Bang to what the nature of time itself is. Some of the greatest discoveries in history have been made by physicists and these discoveries have revolutionised our world—and physicists are continuing to change the way we think today. The course embraces the practical nature of Physics, seeking to reinforce the theories learnt in the classroom with experiments carried out in the laboratory. In this way students are ready to carry out their own extended investigation (IA) and are well prepared to study the subject at university. The structure of IB Physics is intended to promote concept-based learning that can be connected through three concepts: energy, particles and forces. These three concepts appear throughout the Physics syllabus in each of the themes. There are five organising themes in the Physics syllabus. A. Space, time and motion B. The particulate nature of matter C. Wave behaviour D. Fields E. Nuclear and quantum physics These themes represent the main areas of Physics at IB level, and each is subdivided into topics. “Space, time and motion” includes the topics of kinematics and rigid body mechanics, “Fields” includes the topics of gravitational fields and induction, “Nuclear and quantum physics” includes the topics of radioactive decay and fission. The SL course provides students with a fundamental understanding of physics and experience of the associated skills.
Physics Standard Level: Grade 6 at Higher Tier iGCSE/GCSE Physics and Maths as this course is much closer to A Level than AS Physics in level of difficulty and content covered.
External assessment details – Standard Level (SL) Paper 1 – multiple-choice questions and data-based questions (1 hour and 30 minutes) Paper 2 – short-answer and extended-response questions (1 hour and 30 minutes) Internal (individual) assessment: Duration: 10 hours; weighting: 20% The internal assessment consists of one task: the scientific investigation.This component is internally assessed by the teacher and externally moderated by the IB at the end of the course.