Students study physics in a range of different contexts, conveying the excitement of contemporary science. The course provides a distinctive structure within which students study fundamental physical concepts in everyday and technological settings. Practical skills are embedded within the specification and carried out in preparation for a written exam that will specifically test them.
Course details
Qualification name | GCE A Level in Physics B (Advancing Physics) |
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Qualification level | 3 |
Awarding organisation | Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations |
Learning method | Classroom based |
Course hours | Full-time |
Course start date | Flexible |
Cost | £0.00 |
Cost description | Free depending on eligibility, please contact the school for details. Course begins each September. |
Attendance pattern | Daytime |
? Grade 6 in Maths ? Grade 5 English Language or Literature ? Higher tier in Combined Science Grade 6/6 or 6 in Physics ? Minimum of two other subjects at Grade 4 or higher
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Fundamentals of physics (01) 110 marks - 2 hr 15 min written paper (41% of A level) ? Scientific literacy in physics (02) 100 marks - 2 hr 15 min written paper (37% of A level) ? Practical skills in physics (03) 60 marks - 1 hr 30 min written paper (22% A level) ? Practical endorsement in physics (04) (non-exam assessment) - Reported separately
Name | Ponteland High School |
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Address |
Callerton Lane Ponteland Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE20 9EG Find on Google maps |