AS and A-level Physics Specification Specifications for first teaching in 2015
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We involved over a thousand teachers in developing this specification, to ensure that the subject content is relevant to real world experiences and is interesting to teach and learn. We’ve also presented it in a straightforward way, giving you the freedom to teach in the way that works for your students.
This Physics specification is a stepping stone to future study, which is why we also consulted universities, to ensure this specification allows students to develop the skills that they want to see.
This approach has led to a specification that will support you to inspire students, nurture a passion for physics and lay the groundwork for further study in science or engineering.
Our specification has been written in a context-free style. This means that you can select the contexts and applications that you feel bring the subject alive. We have also produced a range of excellent teaching resources that you can use alongside your own material.
The AS and A-level courses allow for a choice of starting points. You can choose a familiar starting point for students, such as mechanics, or begin with fresh topics to create interest and a new dimension to their knowledge, such as particle physics.
We’ve provided five optional topics as part of the full A-level course so students can focus on their areas of interest:Like you, we believe that Physics is fundamentally an experimental subject. This specification provides numerous opportunities to use practical experiences to link theory to reality, and equip students with the essential practical skills they need.
We’ve ensured that the AS and A-level are fully co-teachable. The AS exams include similar questions to those in the A-level, with less difficulty.
We’ve created our A-level content with our GCSE in mind to make sure that there is a seamless progression between qualifications. We’ve also followed ASE guidance on use of scientific terminology across our science subjects.
With us, your students will get the results they deserve, from the exam board you trust.
You can find out about all our science qualifications at aqa.org.uk/science .
We know that support and resources are vital for your teaching and that you have limited time to find or develop good quality materials. So we’ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for exams.
We have too many Physics resources to list here so visit aqa.org.uk/7408 to see them all. They include:
Visit aqa.org.uk/7408 for everything you need to prepare for our exams, including:
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Visit our website for information, guidance, support and resources at aqa.org.uk/7201
You can talk directly to the Physics subject team:
T: 01483 477 756