| # | Section | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| 1.1.1 | Planning |
|
| 1.1.2 | Implementing |
|
| 1.1.3 | Analysis |
|
| 1.1.4 | Evaluation |
|
| 1.2.1 | Practical skills |
|
| 1.2.2 | Use of apparatus and techniques |
|
| 2 | Fundamental data analysis |
|
| 3.1.1 | Imaging and signalling |
|
| 3.1.2 | Sensing |
|
| 3.2 | Mechanical properties of materials |
|
| 4.1 | Waves and quantum behaviour |
|
| 4.2 | Space, time and motion |
|
| 5.1.1 | Creating models |
|
| 5.1.2 | Out into space |
|
| 5.1.3 | Our place in the universe |
|
| 5.2.1 | Matter: very simple |
|
| 5.2.2 | Matter: hot or cold |
|
| 6.1.1 | Electromagnetism |
|
| 6.1.2 | Charge and field |
|
| 6.2.1 | Probing deep into matter |
|
| 6.2.2 | Ionising radiation and risk |
|
| PAG | Practical Endorsement |
|
Assesses content from all six modules.
Section A contains multiple choice questions. This section of the paper is worth 30 marks. Section B includes short answer question styles (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical). This section of the paper is worth approximately 20 marks. Section C includes short answer question styles (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response question styles. This section of the paper is worth approximately 60 marks.
Assesses content from all six modules and places a particular emphasis on scientific literacy. This component includes a pre-release Advance Notice article.
Section A includes short answer question styles (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical). This section of the paper is worth approximately 30 marks. Section B includes short answer question styles (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response question styles. This section of the paper is worth approximately 45 marks. Section C includes short answer question styles and extended response question styles based on the Advance Notice article. This section of the paper is worth approximately 25 marks.
Assesses content from all six modules, placing a particular emphasis on practical skills.
Section A includes short answer question styles (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. This section is worth approximately 40 marks. Section B takes the form of a longer structured question (practical, problem solving, calculations, extended response) focusing on data analysis. This section is worth approximately 20 marks.