Aims
The Advanced Higher Physics Course enables learners to build on the knowledge and skills developed in the Higher Physics Course and to use their mathematical knowledge and skills to analyse and solve problems in real-life contexts. Through a deeper insight into the structure of the subject, the Course reinforces and extends knowledge and understanding of the concepts of physics and develops skills in investigative practical work.
The Course is split into four units;
Rotational Motion and Astrophysics.
Quanta and Waves.
Electromagnetism.
Investigating Physics.
Assessment
There is written assessment for each of these three units and learners are asked to write a report on an experiment that they carry out in class.
An extended, practical research project on a related area of Physics must be completed under exam conditions in class, then marked externally by the SQA.
The final grade for the course depends on both the final examination and the assignment grade combined.
Learners are Graded from A to D.
Progression
If learners achieve a C or higher at Advanced Higher Physics then they can progress into an HND /Degree in a Physics related course or into a career in a Physics related discipline.
Further SQA information on this course can be accessed here.
Pupil resources can be found here on our glow resource site.
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