Physics A-levelWales High School

Mr BembridgeLeader of A-level Physics

Structure of the CourseY12Measurements and their errorsParticle physicsQuantum physicsWavesMechanics and materialsElectricity

Y13Further mechanics and thermal physicsGravitational fieldsElectric fields and capacitorsMagnetic fields and EM inductionNuclear physicsAstrophysics

Internal Progress Assessment

We no longer enter students for AS examinations.

Instead, at the conclusion of Y12 content, we sit an IPE to determine your suitability to progress into Y13.

Insufficient progress can lead to removal from the course, or additional support measures being introduced.

Assessment – A2

Practical work

• 12 Assessed Practicals• 6 in Y12 and 6 in Y13

• Assessed internally

• No marks awarded, but at least 15% of marks in exam papers are practical based

Course info

• Current cohort:– 12 AS– 21 A2.

• Grades:– most students made or exceeded their target

grade at A2.

Endeavour

Physics futures?

• Medicine• Pharmacy• Dentistry• Physiotherapy• Biomedical

Sciences

• Research• Engineering• Law• Forensics• Accountancy• Everywhere

Entry Requirements• 7 in GCSE Physics or 7.7 in Science

Trilogy

• 7 in Mathematics

• Either Maths A-level (recommended) or Core Maths

Questions…

Use your knowledge of forces and energy stores to explain what’s happening in this picture.