IGCSE PHYSICS

Full subject title IGCSE Physics

Syllabus number 0625

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Course description

What do students need to know about this course before they choose it for IGCSE?

What types of students do well in this course?

What types of students struggle with this course?

What kind of activities are done in class regularly?

What kind of activities are done in class occasionally?

What do students like the most about this course?

What do students like the least about this course?

Other information

Paper 1 or 2 Multiple choice - 30% of total marks.

Paper 3 or 4 Theory paper - 50% of total marks.

Paper 6 Alternative to practical paper - 20% of total marks.

Forces and motion, waves, energy, thermal effects, light and sound, electrical circuits, magnetism, atoms and radioactivity, space physics.

The IGCSE Physics course consists of an introductory treatment of kinematics, mechanical energy, thermal properties, wave motion, electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, and space physics. These topics serve as an excellent foundation for those wishing to continue with Physics beyond Year 11.

This subject relies on understanding, not memorising. You cannot memorise Physics. A competence in basic Mathematics is required.

Students that have a genuine interest in learning and understanding how the world around them works.

Students with low levels of English comprehension and weak Mathematical skills.

Laboratory experimentation and interactive simulations.

Text book and past paper questions.

The logical, sequential nature of Physics along with practical experiments.

Memorising formulae for examinations

It is recommended to take Physics IGCSE if you wish to do Physics at IBDP next year. Physics is essential for students who may wish to study Engineering or the Physical Sciences at University.