Course Summaries
Topics to be studied: COMPONENT 1 Newtonian Physics. Mechanics, Circular Motion, Simple Harmonic Motion, Kinetic Theory and Thermal Physics. COMPONENT 2 Electricity and the Universe. Electric circuits, Materials, Gravitational and Electrostatic Fields, Astronomy and the Universe. COMPONENT 3 Light, Nuclei and Options. The Wave and Particle nature of Light, Particle Physics and Nuclear Structure, Magnetic Fields and Electromagnetic Induction. In addition candidates can choose to study one of the following options: Alternating Currents; Medical Physics; The Physics of Sport; Energy and the Environment. Written papers: 1. 2. 3.
Newtonian physics – 2 hours 15 minutes, 31.25% Electricity and the universe – 2 hours, 31.25% Light, nuclei and options – 2 hour 15 minutes, 37.5%
Further information is available at https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/physics-as-a-level, or from the Head of Physics, Mr Chris Wheatland.
Politics: Edexcel 9PLO The Government and Politics syllabus follows the Edexcel exam board and from September 2017 we started teaching the ‘new’ linear specification. It involves the study of THREE examined papers. Components 1 and 2 focus on British Politics and Component 3 on Global issues. At AS Components 1 and 2 focus on the British political system and political ideas; while at A2 global issues form the content of Component 3. The exact structure of the specification and form of examination is set out below: COMPONENT 1 - UK Politics (Political Participation) and Core Political Ideas This unit introduces pupils to the key elements of communication between the government and the people in Britain and encourages them to evaluate the adequacy of existing arrangements for ensuring representative democracy and participation. It key topics include: Democracy and Participation, Political Parties, Electoral Systems, Voting Behaviour and the Media. For the Core Political Ideas we will study Liberalism, Conservatism and Socialism.
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