Physics

Assessment

• Modelling Physics (paper 1) 37% of total from modules 1, 2, 3 and 5 100 marks, 2 hours 15 minutes, written paper Section A – 15 multiple choice questions (15 marks) Section B – short answer and extended response questions (85 marks) • Exploring physics (paper 2) 37% of total from modules 1, 2, 4 and 6 100 marks, 2 hours 15 minutes, written paper Section A – 15 multiple choice questions (15 marks) Section B – short answer and extended response questions (85 marks) • Unified physics (paper 3) 26% of total from all modules (1 to 6) 70 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, written paper Short answer and extended response questions • Practical Endorsement in Physics (04) Non-exam assessment – reported separately There is a wide variety of opportunities to assess the 12 Practical Activity Groups embedded throughout the course. Practical endorsement is essential to pass the course.