1. Higher
Course Assessment

2. Question Paper Structure
Section multiple choice questions
20 marks
Section 2 restricted and extended response questions
110 marks scaled to 80 marks
Marks distribution
Data sheet

3. Question Paper - Open Ended Questions
Rationale
Marking
1 mark – limited understanding
2 marks – reasonable understanding
3 marks – good understanding

4. Question Paper – Course Report Advice
Read complex questions carefully
Vector quantities
‘Show’ questions
‘Must justify’ questions
Descriptions and explanations
Sketch graphs
Significant figures and prefixes

5. Assignment - Preparation Advice
Marking guidance
Instructions for candidates
Choice of topic – underlying physics
Scientific report
Assessment conditions
Time limits

6. Assignment Report - Advice
Title
Aim
Applying knowledge of physics
Experimental procedures
Selects information
Processing and Presenting data
Uncertainties
Analysing data
Conclusion
Evaluation
References