Entry requirements: Minimum academic requirements. In addition, it is essential that students achieve a grade 6 or higher in Combined Science or Physics GCSE and grade 6 or higher in Maths GCSE and have a good positive attitude to study Physics. It is useful and highly advisable, although not essential, that students also take Maths to A-Level. Course content: Measurements and their errors, Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and materials, Electricity, Further mechanics and thermal physics, Fields and their consequences, Nuclear physics and astrophysics Assessment: The assessment comprises of 3 exams and a practical endorsement pass or fail. • Advanced Physics I: covering Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and materials, Electricity 2hr paper making up 34% of the grade • Advanced Physics II: covering Further mechanics and thermal physics, Fields and their consequences, Nuclear physics and assuming knowledge of other topics, 2hr paper making up 34% of the grade • General and Practical Principles in Physics: Practical Skills and data analysis in section A, and Astrophysics in section B 2 hr exam making up 32% of the grade All exams will be sat at the end of year 13 as we will be following the full A-Level route in science. Why Physics at Samuel Ryder Academy? Physics is a fundamental science subject and the key to understanding the world around us and the world beyond us. Physics is the study of matter, energy, force and motion, which can challenge our imagination and lead to world-changing discoveries such as lasers and computers. The AQA course has been developed for students who wish to continue with the study of Physics after GCSE. The course content is interesting and up-to-date, including aspects of the subject more relevant for progression, such as optics. Topics taught in the early part of the course cover fundamental areas of physics, such as forces, waves and electricity; and later topics build on what has come before to give students a broad knowledge base for assessment, and for progression to further study and the workplace. The subject is taught by an experienced specialist physics teachers with 100% of students achieving entry to their first-choice university in recent years. The physics department has an excellent range of specialist equipment allowing students to develop their practical skills to a high level. Expectations of students: Students are expected to practise the problem-solving techniques covered in class as part of their private study. They will also need to read around topics and be able to work independently. Career paths: Physics A-Level will prepare students to progress into further education, to follow courses in physics, engineering, one of the other sciences or related subjects, or to enter employment where a knowledge of physics would be useful; all types of engineering and applied science careers, teaching, many non-scientific careers which require skills in analysis, logic, data handling, numeracy presentation, IT, precision and practical techniques.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Drakes Drive, St Albans, AL1 5AR |
Entry requirements: Minimum academic requirements. In addition, it is essential that students achieve a grade 6 or higher in Combined Science or Physics GCSE and grade 6 or higher in Maths GCSE and have a good positive attitude to study Physics. It is useful and highly advisable, although not essential, that students also take Maths to A-Level. Course content: Measurements and their errors, Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and materials, Electricity, Further mechanics and thermal physics, Fields and their consequences, Nuclear physics and astrophysics Assessment: The assessment comprises of 3 exams and a practical endorsement pass or fail. • Advanced Physics I: covering Particles and radiation, Waves, Mechanics and materials, Electricity 2hr paper making up 34% of the grade • Advanced Physics II: covering Further mechanics and thermal physics, Fields and their consequences, Nuclear physics and assuming knowledge of other topics, 2hr paper making up 34% of the grade • General and Practical Principles in Physics: Practical Skills and data analysis in section A, and Astrophysics in section B 2 hr exam making up 32% of the grade All exams will be sat at the end of year 13 as we will be following the full A-Level route in science. Why Physics at Samuel Ryder Academy? Physics is a fundamental science subject and the key to understanding the world around us and the world beyond us. Physics is the study of matter, energy, force and motion, which can challenge our imagination and lead to world-changing discoveries such as lasers and computers. The AQA course has been developed for students who wish to continue with the study of Physics after GCSE. The course content is interesting and up-to-date, including aspects of the subject more relevant for progression, such as optics. Topics taught in the early part of the course cover fundamental areas of physics, such as forces, waves and electricity; and later topics build on what has come before to give students a broad knowledge base for assessment, and for progression to further study and the workplace. The subject is taught by an experienced specialist physics teachers with 100% of students achieving entry to their first-choice university in recent years. The physics department has an excellent range of specialist equipment allowing students to develop their practical skills to a high level. Expectations of students: Students are expected to practise the problem-solving techniques covered in class as part of their private study. They will also need to read around topics and be able to work independently. Career paths: Physics A-Level will prepare students to progress into further education, to follow courses in physics, engineering, one of the other sciences or related subjects, or to enter employment where a knowledge of physics would be useful; all types of engineering and applied science careers, teaching, many non-scientific careers which require skills in analysis, logic, data handling, numeracy presentation, IT, precision and practical techniques.