Physics

What will I gain from studying this subject? This course will enable you to: • learn and apply knowledge and understanding of Physics facts, terminology, concepts, principles and practical techniques • develop analytical and practical skills by applying understanding of scientific concepts and principles to a range of familiar and unfamiliar situations • prepare for more advanced courses in Physics and for other courses that require knowledge of Physics.

How will my work be assessed? The GCSE Physics course is assessed by two exam papers, both 1 hour and 45 minutes long, and each worth 50% of the final mark. The papers consist of a mixture of multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response questions.

There is no coursework but there are required practical activities which will be completed throughout the course and understanding of these will be assessed in the written papers.

Exam Board: AQA Spec code: 8463

Core Subject

What will I study? The topics covered are: • Energy and energy resources: energy transfers, thermal energy, electricity generation • Particles at work: Electricity, density, gas laws, radioactivity • Forces in action: Forces and motion, momentum, pressure • Waves, electromagnetism and space.

Enrichment Opportunities • British Physics Olympiad Year 10 challenge – accessible to all students • British Physics Olympiad GCSE Challenge – for more able year 11 students • Physics Plus – revision activity for Year 11

Head of Physics Mr Paul Bevans bevansp@rendcombcollege.org.uk