AS Physics Dr. Poulton

Who do we have? Draw seating plan (helps me remember names). Please write names on lollipop sticks while I draw seating plan.

Why are we here? To get the best AS Physics Grade Possible To get the best AS Physics Grade Possible To teach you as much interesting Physics as 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 And to a lesser extent to set you up with the study & life skills for university & gainful employment

Why are we here? There are really three purposes to the course: There are really three purposes to the course: Knowledge/Content : e.g. know K.E = ½mv 2 Knowledge/Content : e.g. know K.E = ½mv 2 Skills : problem solving, graph skills, drive a calculator etc Skills : problem solving, graph skills, drive a calculator etc Practical skills : plan & execute investigations, take measurements, comment on result quality & reach conclusions Practical skills : plan & execute investigations, take measurements, comment on result quality & reach conclusions

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 (27 th 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 1 st March) 20% of the total AS marks

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

Text Books Buy the specification approved book from Nelson Thornes (£20±£2) AND/OR Borrow Advanced Physics for You.

Work Ethic 6th form now! Focus on self-study, learning, own original work, organisation, prioritisation, self help & being honest to yourself! 6th form now! Focus on self-study, learning, own original work, organisation, prioritisation, self help & being honest to yourself! Previous Results:- Previous Results:- From a class of From a class of As…4 Bs…1 C…3 Ds… 4 Us 8 As…4 Bs…1 C…3 Ds… 4 Us Physics tends to reward those that work… it is our belief that w Physics tends to reward those that work… it is our belief that work ethic has the largest impact on results.

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

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

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 Essential that you do not let problems spread... Seek help sooner rather than later

Or Online? Mr. Moore has set up a website:- 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.