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ANTHONY GELL SCHOOL SIXTH FORM ROSPECTUS 2020 — 2022
Physics is our attempt to understand how the Universe works. There are some deep,
underlying laws that simplify this ambitious task. In the course you will develop the
concepts and knowledge needed to understand these laws and apply them to solve a
variety of problems.
Practical work is a vital part of Physics; physicists apply their skills in a wide variety of
contexts: from nuclear medicine in hospitals to satellite design. During A Level Physics
there will be twelve core practical tasks over both years; these along with other
practical work will give you the opportunity to learn, practise and demonstrate these
PHYSICS skills.
COURSE OUTLINE — TWO The course includes topics on Mechanics, Waves, Particles, Electricity, Gravitation,
Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Radioactivity and Astrophysics.
YEAR PATHWAY
LEVEL 3 / A LEVEL / AQA
HOW IS PHYSICS ASSESSED?
STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED IN 3
ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
EXAMINATIONS, EACH LASTING TWO
FIVE LEVEL 2 GCSE OR HOURS. THE FIRST TWO EXAMS ARE 85
VOCATIONAL MARKS EACH, BOTH WORTH 34% OF
QUALIFICATIONS AT A THE QUALIFICATION THE LAST
MINIMUM OF GRADE 4/ EXAMINATION IS 80 MARKS, WORTH
LEVEL 2 PASS INCLUDING 32% OF THE QUALIFICATION.
GRADE 6:6 IN COMBINED
SCIENCE OR IF TRIPLE
SCIENCE GRADE 6 IN PHYSICS
AND 6 IN ANOTHER SCIENCE.
ALSO GRADE 6 IN
MATHEMATICS.
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