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Edexcel
Advanced
Physics
Welcome to A – level Physics
Are we all sitting comfortably?
600 mph!
67,000 mph!
490,000 mph!
A Physics course with the emphasis on
‘real Physics’, teaching the subject through a series of real life applications.
Higher, Faster, Stronger
• Newtonian dynamics
• Projectile motion
• Work and power in
weightlifting
• Forces in rock climbing
• Bungee jumping (including
practical work!)
Technology in Space
• Solar Cells – including wave
particle duality
• Why do power supplies get
hot?
• Technology to 3D map moons
and planets from space
The Sound of Music
• The study of music and
recorded sound
• Operation of a CD player
• Travelling + Standing
waves
• Wave and photon
models of light
Full A – level course
• Higher, Faster, Stronger –Sport
• Technology in Space –Satellite electrical systems
• Good Enough to Eat –The food industry
• The Sound of Music –Playing and recording music
• Spare Part Surgery –Prosthetics
• Digging Up the Past –Archaeology
• Transport on Track –The rail network
• The Medium is the Message –Communication systems on planes
• Probing the Heart of Matter –Particle accelerators
• Build or Bust – Earthquake proofing buildings
• Reach for the Stars –Astronomy and Stellar Physics
A level physics
• Practical work– No coursework– 16 Core practicals added to the course (8 in Yr 12 units
and 8 in yr 13 units)
• Exams– 3 Exams for the full A level– All exams must have a minimum of 40% maths which
must be of at least level 2 standard (H tier maths paper)– Each paper will become gradually more challenging –
demand each year should be similar
A level physics
Paper 1 Paper 2 Paper 3
1h 45 mins –90 marks
1h 45 mins –90 marks
2h 30 mins –120 marks
30% of Alevel
30% of A level
40% of A level
Topics 5,6,7 and topics 1&2
Topics 8,9,10,11,12 and topics 3&4
All topics and half paper will be practical
Assessment criteria
Percentage of paper
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures
35-40%
AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, processes, techniques and procedures
40-45%
AO3 Analyse, interpret and evaluate scientific information, ideas & evidence, including: making judgements and reaching conclusions, developing and refining practical design and procedures
20-25%
A level ResultsYear A* A B C D E U STUDENTS
2017 3 4 2 1 2 0 0 12
2016 2 5 3 8 5 0 0 23
2015 3 5 10 3 0 3 1 25
2014 7 7 5 2 1 2 24
2013 4 8 2 5 3 0 0 22
2012 1 7 6 4 0 3 0 21
2011 3 3 1 2 2 0 11
2010 1 7 2 0 0 1 0 11
What you need to put in…
• A solid background (In both
science and maths)
• A readiness to open your mind
to new ideas
• Be prepared to ask for help
• Attention to detail
• …
• Hard work!
What you will get out…
• A qualification that will be
highly regarded and is highly
versatile
• Support and stretching
• An understanding of how the
world around you works
• Ideas and skills that you can
carry with you throughout your
life