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Physics A Level

at ARDEN, Solihull · other provider

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2022see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Physics is a very challenging A level subject. In order to succeed, teachers will assist the students to develop their mathematical and practical skills through both theoretical and practical lessons. Students are encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning and will be supported in developing the skills of self-evaluation, target setting and tenacity. The course will be delivered using a range of teaching styles whilst encouraging independent responsibility for learning, with continuous staff guidance and support. Students will be required to carry out 'Flipped Learning' which means they will read ahead and complete pre-learning tasks for lessons. Practical lessons will now become a more central part of the course with students being continually assessed and developed during the course to a university standard of practical ability. This practical work will take the form of projects and a wide variety of written work, presentations, calculations, problem solving and data handling. Students will build a portfolio of evidence to submit to the exam board based on their practical work and the final examinations will have a high proportion of practical based assessment.

What you need to get on

Grade 5-9 in Maths and English plus three other GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above AND Grade 6 in Physics & one other Science OR Combined Science Grade 6 6 PLUS Mathematics Grade 6 or above.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Arden Academy

    Station Road Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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