GCSE Physics

The AQA GCSE course (Code AQA 8463) is studied over three years and is assessed terminally with two exam papers.

AQA GCSE Physics (Code AQA 8463)

The course is studied over three years and is assessed terminally in two written examinations. There is no coursework.

This course prepares students well to take their place as a scientifically literate member of society as well as for further study of Physics at A level.

Full details of the course specification can be found by visiting the AQA Website.

In year 9 boys receive 3 periods of teaching per week. In years 10 and 11 they receive 5 periods of teaching per week. Homework is set in accordance with the homework timetable.

It is important that boys consolidate topics well and prepare for end of topic tests and their prelims carefully so that they build a strong foundation to progress through the GCSE course.

Useful resources:

• AQA specification
• Curriculum planner for GCSE Physics
• Year 9 revision checklists
• Year 10 revision checklists
• Full GCSE revision checklists

Textbooks:

• Students in year 11 are given the opportunity to borrow a copy of CGP GCSE AQA Physics (Grade 9-1) ISBN-13: 978-1782945970
• Students in year 10 are given the opportunity to borrow a copy of Key Science Physics by Jim Breithaupt. The textbook is comprehensive and covers the necessary detail in the new AQA 9-1 physics content for the majority of the topics studied.

Useful revision guides are:

• CGP GCSE Physics AQA ISBN-13: 9781782945581
• Oxford Revise: AQA GCSE Physics Revision and Exam Practice Higher ISBN-13: 9781382004886