The value of g can vary on different locations on Earth and on other planets. Research why that is and provide examples. Reference your sources. A Level Physics Kit List Our Kit List is here not only to remind you what the A Level Physics course is about, but also to let you know essential items you will need for the course. In the new A Level Physics specification you will need very good mathematical skills, along with an ability to use English Language clearly and concisely. In the first module in the 1st year we study the topics of waves, electricity and the mind boggling topic of quantum physics….when physicists threw away the rule book and started again. Don’t worry we do study astrophysics and use E=mc2, but that’s a bit later on. Practical Work – Practical work is carried out regularly in our well-equipped labs to reinforce theory work. It is assessed as a series of 12 investigations over two years called “Practical Endorsements”. You are graded as a pass or fail on the “Practical Endorsements” and they do not count towards your overall A Level Grade, but are required by universities as a measure of your competence in practical work. How we work – we use a variety of teaching and learning styles such as individual learning, paired problem solving, practical planning and investigations, research tasks, past paper questions, discussion and debate and structured tasks. We set weekly homework. What we need from you – to bring basic stationery to lessons, be punctual and engaged. To commit to at least 4.5 hours of time per week outside of lesson to be spent on homework, reading, research and revision for this subject. Skills we develop and test Recall skills – Like any job, there is key, factual information that successful physicists must know. Mathematical skills – Everyone will develop the appropriate mathematical skills for A Level Physics. Problem solving skills - Applying mathematical principles to investigate how the Universe around us works. Written Communication - Clear written self-expression in describing and explaining why the Universe works the way it does. Comprehension Skills - Understanding scientific text and extracting relevant scientific information. Graphical presentation and analysis – being able to interpret, present and analyse data Evaluation – to be able to make judgements using evidence provided Independent learning – your ability to go away and research to gain knowledge and answers.
The value of g can vary on different locations on Earth and on other planets. Research why that is and provide examples. Reference your sources. A Level Physics Kit List Our Kit List is here not only to remind you what the A Level Physics course is about, but also to let you know essential items you will need for the course. In the new A Level Physics specification you will need very good mathematical skills, along with an ability to use English Language clearly and concisely. In the first module in the 1st year we study the topics of waves, electricity and the mind boggling topic of quantum physics….when physicists threw away the rule book and started again. Don’t worry we do study astrophysics and use E=mc2, but that’s a bit later on. Practical Work – Practical work is carried out regularly in our well-equipped labs to reinforce theory work. It is assessed as a series of 12 investigations over two years called “Practical Endorsements”. You are graded as a pass or fail on the “Practical Endorsements” and they do not count towards your overall A Level Grade, but are required by universities as a measure of your competence in practical work. How we work – we use a variety of teaching and learning styles such as individual learning, paired problem solving, practical planning and investigations, research tasks, past paper questions, discussion and debate and structured tasks. We set weekly homework. What we need from you – to bring basic stationery to lessons, be punctual and engaged. To commit to at least 4.5 hours of time per week outside of lesson to be spent on homework, reading, research and revision for this subject. Skills we develop and test Recall skills – Like any job, there is key, factual information that successful physicists must know. Mathematical skills – Everyone will develop the appropriate mathematical skills for A Level Physics. Problem solving skills - Applying mathematical principles to investigate how the Universe around us works. Written Communication - Clear written self-expression in describing and explaining why the Universe works the way it does. Comprehension Skills - Understanding scientific text and extracting relevant scientific information. Graphical presentation and analysis – being able to interpret, present and analyse data Evaluation – to be able to make judgements using evidence provided Independent learning – your ability to go away and research to gain knowledge and answers.
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