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EXCELLENCE. VIRTUE. DEVOTION

THE AVANTI WAY

The Avanti Way statements for Educational Excellence, Character Formation and Spiritual Insight (how we develop these within each subject).

EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Teachers and students are inspired, motivated and joyful. Our high academic standards in a challenging holistic Physics curriculum create a culture of intellectual curiosity and cultivates independently thoughtful and reflective students. Learning is approached by examining the big questions of life and contextualized activities which support students to work towards mastery in key concepts, processes and working scientifically skills.

CHARACTER FORMATION

Physicists, as a body of professional learners, are a supportive community that fosters a powerful sense of individual and collective purpose. The transition from knowledge to wisdom creates a joint responsibility in the future of global perspectives, which facilitates

transcultural proficiency. Students will make conscientious choices and display a

reverence for all life, nature and the Earth’s resources. These changemakers leave us on a quest for making the world a better place, which is the true test of a learner.

SPIRITUAL INSIGHT

For Physicist, learning blossom as they are seekers on a quest of a self- discovery which opens the door to their unlimited potential (difference/ Energy). The unveiling of transcendence and sacredness through the understanding and appreciation of Quantum Physics helps students to develop the broad-minded insight into the complexities, essence and core principles of nature in Physics.

ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK 

AS and A-level Physics is assessed purely on exams taken at the end of Year 13. At the end of A level, there are three, 2 hour exams. Although there is no coursework, there are assessed practicals which will give students the confidence and skills needed to investigate how things work. At least 15% of the exams will assess knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to practical work.

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Students are assessed regularly at KS5 Physics through a combination of formative and summative assessments. Students receive timely written and verbal feedback after each assessment which allow students to reflect and act upon the feedback and complete an improvement and/or challenge tasks to improve and make further progress in their knowledge, skills and understanding.

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We will use range of assessments:

  • Diagnostic assessments at the end of each unit with feed forward opportunities

 

We will also use a range of different styles of feedback to students:

  • Reflection following diagnostic testing

  • Peer/Self-Assessment opportunities during lesson

  • Non-written feedback that can take the form of verbal, peer and self-assessment.

HOW PARENETS CAN HELP

  • Use the recommended reading links.

  • Establish a daily routine of mealtimes with time for homework, chores, and bedtime.

  • Monitoring of subject folders/notes in terms of the content, presentation, and organisational skills.

  • Oversee at least 1 hour of the homework sitting by their side.

  • Reinforce learning at home and show your child the skills they're learning are applicable to everyday life.

  • Model the habits of a lifelong learner by which the students feel more motivated to learn, and their grades improve.

HOME LEARNING & ONLINE RESOURCE

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Recommended Reading:

  • Issac Physics

  • Physics and Maths Tutor

  • Science Shorts on Youtube

  • CGP A-Level Physics for AQA

  • Collins AQA A- level Physics

  • Oxford AQA A- Level Physics

  • Institute of Physics Community

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EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

  • CERN Trip- Available to all scientist

  • QMUL- Available to all scientist

  • ISSAC Physics Challenge

  • Physics Olympiad

  • Virtual talks by University and CERN

  • Masterclasses and Webinars hosted by Universities.

  • EPQ support

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PHYSICS

Level: A Level 

Examination board: EDUCAS

Specification: A Level 7408

CURRICULUM INTENT / VISION STATEMENT

The science department aims to impart scientific knowledge and develop pupils to reach their incredible potential by delivering an inclusive, engaging and challenging Science curriculum. We strive to foster a spirit of enquiry, nurture our pupils’ scientific curiosity and bring relevant real-world science into the classroom with the purpose of creating practically minded problem solvers that go on to make the world a better place.

 

Science intent

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  • To develop a love of learning of science and about the world around them.

  • To provide an engaging and challenging learning environment

  • To promote and develop the use of the scientific method of acquiring knowledge based on evidence to create practically minded problem solvers.

  • To foster a spirit of enquiry and nurture pupils’ scientific curiosity of the material world.

  • To offer unique perspectives of real-world science in the classroom that deeply enriches our vision, allowing them to make more informed choices in their daily lives to go on to make the world a better place.

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COURSE CONTENT

Order and timing of topics throughout KS5– Physics

Year 12 course outline

Autumn Term 1 & 2

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  • Matter and Radiation

  • Quarks and Leptons

  • DC Circuits​

  • Quantum Phenomena

  • Forces in Equilibrium

  • PIP1: Matter and Radiation, Electric Current, GCSE Content

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Spring Term 1 & 2

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  • Newton’s law of Motion

  • Waves

  • Force and Momentum

  • Optics

  • On the Move

  • PIP2: Matter and Radiation, Electric Current, Quarks and Leptons, Quantum Phenomena, DC Circuits, Materials, Waves, Newton’s law of Motion, CPAC 4- 6

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Summer Term 1 & 2

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  • Work, Energy and Power

  • Materials

  • Motion in a Circle

  • Thermal Physics

  • PIP3: Matter and Radiation, Electric Current, Quarks and Leptons, Quantum Phenomena, DC Circuits, Materials, Waves, Optics, Newton’s law of Motion, Force and Momentum, Work Energy and Power, On the move, Forces in Equilibrium, CPAC 1- 6

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Year 13 course outline

Autumn Term 1 & 2

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  • Radioactivity 

  • Simple Harmonic Motion

  • Chapter 27: Nuclear energy

  • Capacitors

  • Electric Fields

  • PIP1: Matter and Radiation, Electric Current, Quarks and Leptons, Quantum Phenomena, DC Circuits, Materials, Waves, Optics, Newton’s law of Motion, Force and Momentum, Work Energy and Power, On the move, Forces in Equilibrium, CPAC 1- 6

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Spring Term 1 & 2

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  • Magnetic Fields

  • Electromagnetic Induction

  • Chapter 21: Gravitational Fields

  • Optional Unit: Astrophysics

  • PIP2 (March Mock): Matter and Radiation, Electric Current, Quarks and Leptons, Quantum Phenomena, DC Circuits, Materials, Waves, Optics, Newton’s law of Motion, Force and Momentum, Work Energy and Power, On the move, Forces in Equilibrium, Motion in Circle, Thermal Physics, Gases, Simple Harmonic Motion, Radioactivity, Nuclear Energy, Magnetic Field, Electric Field, EM Induction, Capacitors, CPAC 1-12

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FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

Academia & Research: Professor, Research Scientist, Lab Technician

Industry: Data Scientist, Engineer, Medical Physicist, Geophysicist

Tech & Engineering: Software Developer, Nanotechnologist, Aerospace Engineer, Energy Sector

Interdisciplinary: Biophysicist, Climate Scientist, Quantum Computing Specialist

Finance & Consulting: Quantitative Analyst, Consultant - Government: Policy Advisor, Patent Examiner

Space & Astronomy: Astronomer, Space Scientist

Emerging Fields: AI, Quantum Information, Cryogenics Entrepreneurship: Start-up Founder 

Key Skills: Problem-solving, data analysis, programming

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