Key Stage 5 - Physics
A Level Physics
Exam Board AQA
http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/as-and-a-level/physics-7407-7408
This is a 2 year course consisting of 8 compulsory sections and 1 option section. These 9 sections, together with Practical Skills and Data Analysis are examined in 3 papers at the end of the course.
Section 1 is introduced in Year 12 and applied throughout the course
Sections 2 - 5 are studied in Year 12
There is a separate Practical Endorsement
Section |
Section Title |
How is this section assessed? |
What will I be expected to do? |
When is the exam? |
How much of the A level grade? |
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1 |
Measurements and their errors. |
Paper 1 Sections 1- 5 + 6.1 Written exam 2 hours 85 marks |
60 marks of short and long answer questions. 25 marks of multiple choice questions. All compulsory |
June 2018 |
34% |
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2 |
Particles and radiation |
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3 |
Waves |
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4 |
Mechanics and materials |
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5 |
Electricity |
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6 |
Further mechanics and thermal physics |
Paper 2 Sections 6.2 - 8 Written exam 2 hours 85 marks |
60 marks of short and long answer questions. 25 marks of multiple choice questions. All compulsory |
June 2018 |
34%
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7 |
Fields and their consequences. |
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8 |
Nuclear Physics |
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9 or 10 or 11 or 12 or 13 |
Astrophysics Medical Physics Engineering Physics Turning points in Physics Electronics |
Paper 3 Written exam 2 hours 80 marks Section A Compulsory Section on Practical skills and data analysis Section B Students will be entered for 1 of sections 9, 10. 11. 12 or 13. |
45 marks of short and long answer questions on Practical skills and data analysis. 35 marks of short and long answer questions on optional topic. |
32% |
Assessment Objectives
AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures.
AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures:
- in a theoretical context
- in a practical context
- when handling qualitative data
- when handling quantitative data
AO3: Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas and evidence, including in relation to issues, to:
- make judgements and reach conclusions
- develop and refine practical design and procedures