1. Study Information Evening
National 5
Study Information Evening
Tue, 8 Nov 2016
T. Ferns - November 2016
Physics
Thomas Ferns
David Sudding

2. National 5 physics course
3 units assessed by an exam paper – 80%:
Waves and Radiation;
Dynamics and Space; and
Electricity and Energy.
Added value unit (assignment) – 20%.

3. What materials does my child need to study physics?
Scientific calculator, ruler and protractor.
Class notes jotter.
Homework sheets/booklets.
SQA past papers/practice papers.
A jotter or notepad specifically for revision.
Internet access for website and Glow pages.

4. Resources available
In addition to the resources given out in class (course notes, homework questions, revision sheets, etc.), our departmental Glow page provides access to a wealth of electronic resources.

9. Supported study
Every Monday from 3.35 pm until 4.35 pm.

10. See hand-out.

11. What can I do to help my child study physics?
Log onto the Glow page to browse the revision materials available.
Help to source SQA past papers/practice papers.
Encourage pupils to attend supported study and to ask for help when required.
Reinforce the message that the more work a student puts in, the more success will be achieved.
We recommend that, in preparation for prelim. and final examinations pupils spend 2 hours per week studying physics.

12. Extra study resources

13. See hand-out.