Specification

In GCE Physics, students are assessed against three assessment objectives. These are outlined below:

AO1: Knowledge and understanding of physics and how physics works

Students must be able to:

  • recognise, recall and show understanding of physics knowledge; and
  • select, organise and communicate relevant information in a variety of forms.

AO2: Application of knowledge and understanding of physics and of how physics works

Students must be able to:

  • analyse and evaluate physics knowledge and processes;
  • apply physics knowledge and processes to unfamiliar situations, including those related to issues; and
  • assess the validity, reliability and credibility of physics information.

AO3: How physics works

Students must be able to:

  • demonstrate and describe safe and skilful practical techniques and processes, selecting appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods;
  • make, record and communicate reliable and valid observations and measurements with appropriate precision and accuracy; and
  • analyse, interpret, explain and evaluate the methodology, results and impact of their own and others’ experimental and investigative activities in a variety of ways.