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Physics
ACADEMIC YEAR 2021//2022 YEAR 10
PHYSICS
This course is designed to give students the tools and concepts they need to be able to construct a scientific approach to solving problems.
They will learn to ask and answer questions about the fundamental laws that govern natural phenomena.
COURSE CONTENT
● Conservation and Dissipation of Energy (P1) ● Electric Circuits (P4) ● Electricity in Home (P5) ● Molecules and Matter (P6) ● Radioactivity (P7)
SKILLS DEVELOPED
● Problem-solving ● Good mathematical skills ● Ability to describe and explain observations and patterns ● Application of knowledge and understanding to unfamiliar situations
FURTHER STUDY
GCSE Physics would be compulsory for any student wishing to continue onto A Level Physics and the entry requirement is a Grade 7-9 at GCSE. A GCSE Maths Grade 7-9 at GCSE is also compulsory. Physics A Level is compulsory for students wishing to pursue university courses in Physics or any of the Engineering disciplines. It is also recommended for students wishing to follow the other sciences or medicine.
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ASSESSMENTS
Students will be assessed with a topic-test after completing each of the topics P1 to P8 above. They will also sit an internal examination at the end of Year 10 that will assess knowledge and understanding from all these topics.