Headteacher: Ms J Enright MA (Oxon) MSc
Queens Park Community School Aylestone Avenue, London, NW6 7BQ
Exam board: Edexcel
Contact:Mr Kanj
Year 12 taught topics
Unit 1 topics: Mechanics and Electric Circuits
Unit 2 topics: Materials, and Waves and the Particle Nature of Light.
At the end of Year 12/13, we offer a 2 night and 3 day visit to the Large Hadron Collider Particle Accelerator at CERN, Geneva.
Year 13 taught topics
Unit 1 topics: Further Mechanics, Electric and Magnetic Fields, and Nuclear and Particle Physics.
Unit 2 topics: Thermodynamics, Space, Nuclear Radiation, Gravitational Fields, and Oscillations.
At the end of Year 13 you will be assessed by three examinations papers:
Unit 1 Advanced Physics I
This exam covers the Unit 1 topics from year 12 and Year 13 (listed above). It is a 1hr 45min exam and contributes 30% towards the final grade.
Unit 2 Advanced Physics II
This exam covers the Unit 2 topics from year 12 and Year 13 (listed above). It is a 1hr 45min exam and contributes 30% towards the final grade.
Unit 3 General and Practical Principles in Physics
This is examined through a synoptic paper that may draw upon questions on any of the topics in the A Level Physics, but there is a focus on the core practicals. It is a 2hr 30min exam and contributes 40% towards the final grade.
This qualification will allow students to use apparatus and techniques to develop practical skills. The Endorsement will not contribute to the overall grade for this qualification, but will be recorded on the student’s certificate.
This qualification supports progression into higher education courses in Physics, Engineering, Finance, Electronics, Medicine, Dentistry or Environmental Science.