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Physics
Key Stage 3
Our KS3 course is based on the AQA 5 year programme of study.⯠The course has been designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills required to access the Science GCSEs.⯠Students study the following biology topics in Year 7 and 8.
Year 7 | Year 8 |
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FORCES 1.1 Speed ELECTROMAGNETS 2.1 Potential difference and ENERGY 3.1 Energy costs WAVES 4.1 Sound |
FORCES 1.3 Contact forces ELECTROMAGNETS 2.3 Magnestism ENERGY 3.3 Work WAVES 4.3 Wave effects |
Key Stage 3 assessment
- Termly assessments on the topics that have been studied
- These assessments are comprised of a range of short and longer answer questions, focusing on both concepts and investigative skills
- Students also complete progress tasks each term - these are extended writing tasks, with each one focusing on a different concept and skill area
Key Stage 4
AQA GCSE Physics 8463
Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 |
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1. Energy 1.1 Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored 2. Electricity 2.1 Current, potential difference and resistance |
3. Particle model of matter 3.1 Changes of state and the particle model 5. Forces 5.1 Forces and their interactions 6. Waves 6.1 Waves in air, fluids and solids |
4. Atomic structure 4.1 Atoms and isotopes 7. Magnetism and electromagnetism 7.1 Permanent and induced magnetism, magnetic 8. Space physics 8.1 Solar system; stability of orbital motions; satellites |
Key Stage 4 assessment
- Students undertake a formal test at the end of each topic
- These are comprised of a wide range of past GCSE questions -they include short, content led questions, and many longer answer questions, where students are given an opportunity to show a deeper understanding of the skills and concepts studied
- Some questions at GCSE are set in unfamiliar contexts.
- There is also a practical assessment component which involves the completion of a series of assessed practical tasks during the course and keeping a recordâ¯of progress in their exercise book.
Key Stage 5
AQA A - level Physics 7408
Year 12 | Year 13 |
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1. Measurements and their errors |
5. Electricity |
Key Stage 5 assessment
- Students undertake a formal test at the end of the first half term in Year 12, a UCAS prediction exam at the end of Year 12 and mock examinations in January and March of Year 13
- They also sit a test at the end of each topic - these are comprised of a wide range of past A-level questions. They include a small number of short, content led questions, and many longer answer questions, where students are given an opportunity to show a deeper understanding of the skills and concepts studied
- Questions at A-level are frequently set in unfamiliar contexts
Curriculum enrichment outside of the classroom
We offer a wide range of extra-curricular and co-curricular opportunities to students, including:
- KS3 STEM Club
- Field work days
- Go4Set programme
- British Science Week Celebrations and Lectures
- MedSoc – run in collaboration with Medic Mentors
- ChemSoc
- PhysSoc
- STEM Careers events
- STEM Work Placements, in collaboration with Science Oxford
A level Physics: Please see the Sixth Form section of our website: sixth-form-subject-information