AS Physics

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AS Physics

• Dr . Poulton

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Who do we have?

• Draw seating plan (helps me remember names).
• Please write names on lollipop sticks while I
  draw seating plan.

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Why are we here?

• To get the best AS Physics Grade Possible
• To teach you as much interesting Physics as
  possible
• And to a lesser extent to set you up with the
  study life skills for university gainful
  employment

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Why are we here?

• There are really three purposes to the course
• Knowledge/Content e.g. know K.E ½mv2
• Skills problem solving, graph skills, drive a
  calculator etc
• Practical skills plan execute investigations,
  take measurements, comment on result quality
  reach conclusions

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Course Outline

• AS Examination
• Unit 1 PHYA1 Particles, quantum phenomena and
  electricity (Dr. Poulton)
• Unit 2 PHYA2 Mechanics, materials and waves
  (Mr. Kendrick)
• Each is-
• Written Examination (27th May 2010) (70
  marks/120 UMS), 6 or 7 structured questions
• 1¼ hours, 40 of the total AS marks
• Unit 3 Investigative and practical skills in AS
  Physics
• PHA3X, Externally Marked Route X 55 marks
• Practical Skills Verification (PSV teacher
  verification)
• Externally Marked Practical Assignment (EMPA 55
  raw marks) (After 1st March)
• 20 of the total AS marks

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Course Outline Some Dates

• 21st September 2nd October Yr12 Screening
• 2nd November - 13th November Assessment
• Week starting 23rd November Parents Consultation
• 4th-15th January Screening Again
• 11th Jan 3rd Feb Assessment
• 31st March, Reports Issued
• 14th March-11th June Study Leave (Exam 27th May)

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Text Books

• Buy the specification approved book from Nelson
  Thornes (202)
• AND/OR
• Borrow Advanced Physics for You.

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Work Ethic

• 6th form now! Focus on self-study, learning, own
  original work, organisation, prioritisation, self
  help being honest to yourself!
• Previous Results-
• From a class of 20....
• 8 As4 Bs1 C3 Ds 4 Us
• Physics tends to reward those that work it is
  our belief that work ethic has the largest impact
  on results.

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Homework

• Homework Equation-
• No Homework Concern Slip
• When will it be set?
• Thurs Week 2, Fri Week 1, Weds Week 1

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Potential pitfalls...

• Not taking internal exams seriously, Y12
  production, letting things slide
• Theres no such thing as a free period!
• Letting problems spread...seek help sooner rather
  than later.

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Need Help?

• This when I am most likely able to help-
• Week 1 Fri Period 5
• Week 2 Wed P4-5, Thurs P4-5
• Where will I be?
• Try the Physics Office or the Staff Room.
• Essential that you do not let problems spread...
  Seek help sooner rather than later

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Or Online?

• Mr. Moore has set up a website-
• http//ranelaghalevelphysics.wikispaces.com/
• Please add yourself and post on the discussion
  thread for Unit 1 - I want to see if it notifies
  me of this.
• Resources will be added as we go along including
  the power point slides.