GCSE COMPULSORY SUBJECT

OCR Exam Board

Mr S Drury

3 lessons per week https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/234600specification-accredited-gcse-gatewayscience-suite-physics-a-j249.pdf Link

Examinations

Students will complete two examination papers at the end of Year 11

All six papers will have the following format:

• Section A: multiple choice - 15 marks

• Section B: structured questions including extended response - 75 marks

• 1hr 45mins - 90 marks - 50% weighting

• Foundation and higher tiered options

The content assessed:

Paper 1: Physics Topics 1- 4

Paper 2: Physics Topics 5 - 8 with assumed knowledge of Topics 1- 4

Practical requirements

The new GCSEs will require students to carry out a minimum of eight practical activities for each single Science.

The practical activities can be completed at any point during the two-year GCSE course at the discretion of the centre and will be embedded throughout the teaching topics to encourage practical activities in the classroom.

The development of practical skills is a fundamental and integral aspect of the study of any scientific subject which will help students throughout their course in preparation for the written examinations.

Which other subjects compliment Physics and what courses could it progress to?

Chemistry, Mathematics and Electronics all compliment Physics.

Physics can help you to progress onto any post 16 course leading to careers in Engineering, Research and Business careers.