Physics

Assessment

The A-Level Physics course begins by covering much of the same subject matter as most GCSE courses, but the treatment is deeper, more rigorous and challenging. We study the equations of motion, properties of materials, electricity and circuits and then move on to study the bizarre nature of the quantum world and the photoelectric effect. In the Upper 6th, the content broadens considerably and we study a number of topics that are at the cutting edge of Physics research. The course is assessed via three exams at the end of the Upper 6th Form upon which the final grade will be based. In addition, during the 2 years of the course, pupils will be required successfully to complete a number of experimental investigations in order to pass the practical aspect of the course.