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 AIMS

The syllabus aims to:

1. enable students to develop an understanding and knowledge of technological and scientific
applications of Physics, especially in the Caribbean context;

2. enable students to demonstrate an understanding of natural phenomena which affect this
region and their sensitivity to concerns about the preservation of our environment;

3. encourage the development of rational and ethical attitudes and behaviours in the
application of Physics;

4. assist in the development of critical thinking, analytical and practical skills;

5. provide appropriate scientific training for the purposes of employment, further studies and
personal enhancement;

6. assist in the development of good laboratory skills and in the practice of safety measures when
using equipment;

7. enhance an interest in and love for the study of Physics;

8. facilitate the development of the ability to communicate scientific information in a logical and
structured manner;

9. develop the ability to work independently and collaboratively with others when necessary;

10. promote an appreciation of the significance and limitations of science in relation to social and
economic development; and,

11. promote the integration of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools and skills.

 SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO BE ASSESSED

The skills students are expected to have developed on completion of this syllabus, have been grouped
under three main headings, namely:

1. Knowledge and Comprehension;

2. Use of Knowledge; and,

3. Experimental Skills.

1. Knowledge and Comprehension (KC)

(a) Knowledge - the ability to identify, remember and grasp the meaning of basic facts,
concepts and principles.

(b) Comprehension - the ability to select appropriate ideas, match, compare and cite
examples and principles in familiar situations.

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