Physics GCSE
Curriculum Area: Science
Course Outline:
A more in depth study of matter in order to understand how the world and the universe behave covering topics introduced in the Foundation years. The course is divided into 3 modules:
Core (P1) 2 multiple choice module examinations. This module includes the study of:
Additional (P2) written 45 minute exam. This module includes the study of Motion; Speeding up & slowing down; Work, Energy & Momentum; Static electricity; Current electricity; Mains electricity; and Nuclear physics.
Extension (P3) written 45 minute exam. This module includes the study of Turning forces, Light & Sound; Electromagnetism; and Stars & Space.
A more in depth study of matter in order to understand how the world and the universe behave covering topics introduced in the Foundation years. The course is divided into 3 modules:
Core (P1) 2 multiple choice module examinations. This module includes the study of:
- P1a: Heat transfer; Using energy; Electrical energy; and Generating electricity.
- P1b: Electromagnetic waves; Radioactivity; and The origins of the Universe.
Additional (P2) written 45 minute exam. This module includes the study of Motion; Speeding up & slowing down; Work, Energy & Momentum; Static electricity; Current electricity; Mains electricity; and Nuclear physics.
Extension (P3) written 45 minute exam. This module includes the study of Turning forces, Light & Sound; Electromagnetism; and Stars & Space.
- To gain an A grade you need to have a detailed knowledge and understanding of Science content and How Science works.
- To gain a C grade you need to have a good overall knowledge and understanding of Science content and How Science works.
Target Level: Any student gaining Foundation Years (KS3) Level 6+ in Science.
Level of Award:
GCSE.
GCSE.
End of Course Target:
To access A Level Physics - Grade A* - C.
To access IBDP Physics - Grade A* - C.
To access A Level Physics - Grade A* - C.
To access IBDP Physics - Grade A* - C.
Students who have taken this course in the past rated it:
Students who selected this course then went on to take the following options:
A Level Physics - 43%
IBDP Physics - 14%
A Level Mathematics - 40%
Other courses - 3%
A Level Physics - 43%
IBDP Physics - 14%
A Level Mathematics - 40%
Other courses - 3%
Course feedback from past students:
I really enjoyed learning why things move the way they do.
This course gave me a sound knowledge to use in my A level Physics course.
Seeing an electric charge crack across the room was cool!
Pathways and jobs of students who took this course in the past:
GCSE Physics
A Level Physics
University - Physics
IT
GCSE Physics
IBDP Physics
University - Engineering
Civil / Mechanical Engineer
GCSE Physics
A Level Physics
University - Astronomy
Teacher
GCSE Physics
A Level Physics
University - Medical Physics
Radiographer
(Note:This shows the percentage of students who would choose this course again and their rating on a 5 point scale where 5 = Excellent, 4 = Good, 3 = Satisfactory, 2 = Some satisfactory elements, 1 = Poor)