Physics

Assessment

Year 1 consists of the study of: Measurements and their Errors, Particles and Radiation, Waves, Mechanics and Electricity. Year 2 consists of the study of: Further Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Fields, Nuclear Physics and Special Relativity. Some pupils will be able to substitute the study of Astrophysics, Medical Physics, Engineering or Electronics for the study of Special Relativity. Practical skills will be assessed by a written examination that forms 18% of the overall assessment. In addition, the practical work of pupils will be monitored by their teacher and if successful, they will receive a practical endorsement which will be recorded on their examination certificate alongside their final grade.