Physics
Introduction
All students take a separate GCSE in Physics. This provides a thorough grounding in this subject, and prepares students for further study at A-level.
What will it be like?
We will follow the AQA GCSE Physics 8463 specification. The specification covers the following content:
- Forces
- Energy
- Waves
- Electricity
- Magnetism and electromagnetism
- Particle model of matter
- Atomic structure
- Space physics
Assessment
Paper 1
What’s assessed:
- Energy
- Electricity
- Particle model of matter
- Atomic structure
How it’s assessed:
- Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
- 100 marks
- 50% of GCSE
Questions:
- Multiple choice
- Structured
- Closed
- Short answer
- Open response
Paper 2
What’s assessed:
- Forces
- Waves
- Magnetism and electromagnetism
- Space physics
How it’s assessed:
- Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
- 100 marks
- 50% of GCSE
Questions:
- Multiple choice
- Structured
- Closed
- Short answer
- Open response