Physics

Specification Details:

We follow the AQA GCSE syllabus.

At GCSE we follow the GCSE AQA Physics scheme of work. We build on from Year 9 (KS3 curriculum) with resources from Kerboodle and teacher experience to create a comprehensive scheme of work which is targeted at inquisitive and dynamic young students. All students take the Triple Science route. We supply comprehensive lesson objectives and perfect notes which match the specification.  The students and parents have access to these resources so that they can monitor their understanding of all aspects of the curriculum and see what topics/learning objectives are coming next. The students also have access to GCSE Physics online, Kerboodle (digital text book) and resources, Collins revision guides and a wealth of support packs and challenge questions. 

The GCSE content includes Energy, Energy Resources, Electricity, Matter and Radioactivity in Year 1.  Forces, Motion, Pressure, Wave Properties, Electromagnetic Waves, Electromagnetism and Space in Year 2.

Opportunities are provided for independent study, group work and use of IT such as data logging and graph work. During each topic scientific skills such as planning, observation, analysis and evaluation are taught and developed alongside the content. The scheme of work allows students to investigate different aspects of the course, enhance their observation, analysis, literacy, numeracy and evaluation skills whilst developing new subject knowledge. Students complete ten required practicals throughout the GCSE which correspond to guidance provided by AQA.

There is no coursework on this course. There are two externally examined written papers at the end of the second year to obtain a GCSE qualification. At least 15% of the marks for GCSE Physics are based on what you learned in your practicals. Questions will be a combination of short answer, multiple choice and extended writing responses.