Physics
KS4
SUBJECT GATEWAY SCIENCE Physics A |
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Exam Board OCR A Gateway |
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Overview of course |
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Students will study GCSE Physics over 3 years. Building on knowledge from KS3 science where students have had a brief overview of topics covered at GCSE. In each unit there are opportunities for students to develop investigative skills and gain a better understanding of “how science works”. We follow the new Gateway Physics A specification, within which there is a strong emphasis on Knowledge Recall (40%), Application of Knowledge (40%) and analysis/evaluation of experimental work (20%). The whole course is examined via 2 x 1hr 45 min exams at the end of Year 11. The course requires an understanding of several core practical’s which cover the key concepts in Physics. |
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Year 9 Programme of study |
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Skills / Knowledge / Understanding |
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Students will be expected to develop their scientific, mathematical and investigative skills in all Physics during their course of studies. Learn the key facts and equations for each topic of study.
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Methods of assessment / accreditation structure |
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These courses are linear, with all the examinations taking place at the end of Year 11. Students will sit 2 examinations consisting of 2 papers of 1 hour 45 minutes. There are two Physics papers P1-P3 and P4-P6.
End of topic assessments; Examination Style Question Homework’s; Cumulative Knowledge tests, Mock examinations
On-going support, focused feedback and targets for improvement will be provided by their class teacher on the examination style homework’s. |
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In School Contacts |
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Please speak to your child’s Science Teacher or Mrs E Laxton (Head of Science): elaxton@saa.woodard.co.uk |
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How Parents and Carers can help |
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Resources, Software and Websites used |
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CPG Combined Science Revision Guide and Workbook Exercise books; Topic Glossary and Topic on a page; Learning Grids Educake https://www.educake.co.uk/ Kerboodle https://www.kerboodle.com Seneca Learning https://www.senecalearning.com/ BBC Bitesize TED Talks https://www.ted.com/topics/science OCR Gateway Physics A Past Examination Questions and Mark schemes Google Classroom with class code contain powerpoint s, past examination questions and revision resources |
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