Physics tries to solve all of Science’s biggest questions. e AQA A Level Physics course will challenge your imagination with new concepts like Special Relativity and Quantum Physics whilst building on the fundamental concepts learnt at IGCSE including Mechanics, Waves, Nuclear Physics, Electricity and Magnetism to allow you to develop both breadth and depth in your understanding of natural scientic phenomena. Mathematics is integral to the study of A Level Physics and you will be introduced to how more sophisticated mathematical functions are applied in Science and you will develop and hone your numerical problem-solving skills. e course has an emphasis on practical work including 12 required practicals for the practical endorsement. However, the breadth of experimental work will provide you with a good grounding in the experimental techniques needed for university and will introduce you to more detailed analytical skills. While practical work remains integral for the AS Level Course, there is not a practical endorsement. Lower Sixth content • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity Upper Sixth content • Circular motion • Simple harmonic motion • ermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • e discovery of the electron • Wave particle duality • Special relativity
• A minimum of seven I/GCSEs at grade 9-7. • /GCSEs at grade 9 or 8 in the subjects being studied at A-level, if studied to I/GCSE. To study an A-level subject not on offer at I/GCSE, I/GCSE at grade 9 or 8 in a similar subject is strongly recommended. • To study A-levels in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, grade 9 in the subject(s) at I/GCSE is strongly recommended. • To study A-level Further Mathematics, grade 9 at I/GCSE Mathematics is required. Grade 9 or 8 in AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics is strongly recommended.
Paper 1: Sections 1 - 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion). • 2 hours • 85 marks, 34% of A Level Paper 2: Sections 6.2 ( ermal Physics), 7, 8 and assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 • 2 hours • 85 marks, 34% of A Level Both papers break down as follows: 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple- choice questions. Paper 3: Option Topic and Assessment of Practical Skills. • 2 hours • 80 marks, 32% of A Level • 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis, 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
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| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £22,308 |
| Address | London Road, Guildford, GU1 1SJ |
Physics tries to solve all of Science’s biggest questions. e AQA A Level Physics course will challenge your imagination with new concepts like Special Relativity and Quantum Physics whilst building on the fundamental concepts learnt at IGCSE including Mechanics, Waves, Nuclear Physics, Electricity and Magnetism to allow you to develop both breadth and depth in your understanding of natural scientic phenomena. Mathematics is integral to the study of A Level Physics and you will be introduced to how more sophisticated mathematical functions are applied in Science and you will develop and hone your numerical problem-solving skills. e course has an emphasis on practical work including 12 required practicals for the practical endorsement. However, the breadth of experimental work will provide you with a good grounding in the experimental techniques needed for university and will introduce you to more detailed analytical skills. While practical work remains integral for the AS Level Course, there is not a practical endorsement. Lower Sixth content • Measurements and their errors • Particles and radiation • Waves • Mechanics and materials • Electricity Upper Sixth content • Circular motion • Simple harmonic motion • ermal physics • Fields and their consequences • Nuclear physics • e discovery of the electron • Wave particle duality • Special relativity
• A minimum of seven I/GCSEs at grade 9-7. • /GCSEs at grade 9 or 8 in the subjects being studied at A-level, if studied to I/GCSE. To study an A-level subject not on offer at I/GCSE, I/GCSE at grade 9 or 8 in a similar subject is strongly recommended. • To study A-levels in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, grade 9 in the subject(s) at I/GCSE is strongly recommended. • To study A-level Further Mathematics, grade 9 at I/GCSE Mathematics is required. Grade 9 or 8 in AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics is strongly recommended.
Paper 1: Sections 1 - 5 and 6.1 (Periodic motion). • 2 hours • 85 marks, 34% of A Level Paper 2: Sections 6.2 ( ermal Physics), 7, 8 and assumed knowledge from sections 1 to 6.1 • 2 hours • 85 marks, 34% of A Level Both papers break down as follows: 60 marks of short and long answer questions and 25 multiple- choice questions. Paper 3: Option Topic and Assessment of Practical Skills. • 2 hours • 80 marks, 32% of A Level • 45 marks of short and long answer questions on practical experiments and data analysis, 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic