1. A Level Physics
What to expect.

2. OCR PHYSICS A for Year 12 Spec Overview for Year 12
We will use these test papers in year 12

3. Spec Overview for the Full A Level
Remember Year 12 content is examined at the end of year 13

4. This gives you more information about what is in each Module

5. Practical’s In Year 12

6. Text Book to Buy

7. What else do you need to have.
You need 2 folders
You must have 2 sets of dividers
You need a scientific calculator. (If you are doing maths they have a specific calculator to buy which can also be used for Physics)

8. Entry Requirements
The entry exam will be based around the content of the Paper 2 for the Separate Physics exam and will be in the first lesson.

9. What do we expect you to do
For every hour you are timetabled for Physics, we expect you to complete 1 hour in your own time.
Go through notes made in the lesson to make sure you understand them
Add extra notes from other text books
Try exam questions and then mark them using the mark schemes.
Make sure your notes are organised and up to date

10. Where can you find information to help you study this subject ?
Use the 6th form learning platform and the Physics folder. It contains:
Powerpoints from the lessons
Extra information and questions for the topics
Exam questions with mark schemes
Useful websites
Useful if you have missed a lesson and need to catch up

11. What do we expect you to do over the Summer Holidays
On your first lesson you will be given an entrance exam to check your suitability for the course.
You need to look over all your higher level GCSE content in Physics. Pay particular attention to definitions and required practicals.