KS5 Physics

A Level Physics

Exam board: AQA

Year 12

1. Measurements and their errors
2. Particles and radiation
3. Waves
4. Mechanics and materials
5. Electricity

Year 13

6. Further mechanics and thermal physics
7. Fields and their consequences
8. Nuclear physics

Option topic: Turning Points in Physics or Astrophysics.

Students currently get to vote which option they would like to select

A separate endorsement of practical skills will be taken alongside the A-level. This will be assessed by teachers and will be based on direct observation of students’ competency in a range of skills that are not assessable in written exams.

Staff and contact details

Alex Berry, Assistant Principal alex.berry@utcleeds.co.uk

Rafcely Flores-Adrian, Teacher of Physics rafcely.flores-adrian@utcleeds.co.uk

Useful links:

https://www.s-cool.co.uk/

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/levels/z98jmp3

https://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science

https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-a-level-gce/chemistry-a-h032-h432-from-2015/

http://www.iop.org/

http://www.rsc.org/