Physics
A brief description of the course followed in Years 10 & 11.
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PhysicsA brief description of the course followed in Years 10 & 11.
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The Physics course for years 10 and 11 continues with the new AQA (Specification B) GCSE Physics course that was started in year 9. The course is, as always, based heavily on practical work, and on developing an understanding of the underlying principles rather than on rote learning the facts. The assessment of the course is modular. It is expected that pupils will sit the written module examination Physics 1 in the Summer Term of Year 10 and then sit written module Physics 2 (and written module Physics 3 for pupils that study Physics as a separate GCSE qualification via the Extra Science Option) in the Summer Term of Year 11. Each module has an equal weighting of 25% of the total GCSE marks. (See the Science section of this booklet for further details.) The pupils will also take some centre-based practical modules How Science Works as convenient during the course. Physics 1 Thermal energy transfer; Energy efficiency; Electrical devices; Generation of electricity; Electromagnetic spectrum; Radioactive substances; Origin and evolution of the Universe Physics 2 Force and motion; Work and energy; Momentum; Static electricity; Current electricity and circuits; Mains electricity; Power of electrical appliances; Radioactivity; Nuclear fission and fusion Physics 3 Turning forces; Circular motion; Orbits in space; Mirrors and lenses; Sound and ultrasound; The Motor Effect; Electromagnetic induction; Transformers; The life history of stars How Science Works In addition to the above, pupils will learn “How Science Works” and this so-called procedural content of the course will also be examined as modules, via centre-based investigative and practical assessments, which contribute 25% towards their final GCSE grade. Overall, a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Physics will be provided to all pupils as they pass through Years 10 and 11, whether they wish to continue their study of Physics beyond GCSE level or not.
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