Kent College Physics department is very experienced with OCR as an Examination Board. The new specifications include the most interesting and relevant parts of the previous specification, made more accessible for the new GCSE qualifications. Four AS Units are taught in Year 12 and two A Level Units in Year 13. For the final A Level qualification marks are allocated equally between the AS Units and A Level Units.
From past experience, we have found that anyone with a grade at GCSE in Physics below a 6 will struggle with much of the content at A level. There is a significant mathematical element within the course and a 6 at GCSE in Maths is required from any pupil who is not continuing with Maths at AS level. This course is challenging without the study of A-Level Maths. Any student who does not study A-Level Maths as well must ensure that their Maths is kept up to the required standard. "Maths for Physics" books can be purchased to aid with this.
Paper 1 Modelling Physics: assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. 2 hours 15 minutes; 37% of total marks. Paper 2 Exploring Physics: assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. 2 hours 15 minutes; 37% of total marks. Paper 3 Unified Physics: assesses content from all modules (1 to 6). 1 hour 30 minutes; 26% of total marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £25,440 - £44,076 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £20,706 - £23,808 |
| Address | Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT |
Kent College Physics department is very experienced with OCR as an Examination Board. The new specifications include the most interesting and relevant parts of the previous specification, made more accessible for the new GCSE qualifications. Four AS Units are taught in Year 12 and two A Level Units in Year 13. For the final A Level qualification marks are allocated equally between the AS Units and A Level Units.
From past experience, we have found that anyone with a grade at GCSE in Physics below a 6 will struggle with much of the content at A level. There is a significant mathematical element within the course and a 6 at GCSE in Maths is required from any pupil who is not continuing with Maths at AS level. This course is challenging without the study of A-Level Maths. Any student who does not study A-Level Maths as well must ensure that their Maths is kept up to the required standard. "Maths for Physics" books can be purchased to aid with this.
Paper 1 Modelling Physics: assesses content from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5. 2 hours 15 minutes; 37% of total marks. Paper 2 Exploring Physics: assesses content from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6. 2 hours 15 minutes; 37% of total marks. Paper 3 Unified Physics: assesses content from all modules (1 to 6). 1 hour 30 minutes; 26% of total marks.