Key Stage 5 - Course Dates for Netherhall students

AS Physics in Use Coursework

• Research a material, its use and structure (Nov 2011)
  • Preparation is carried out in lessons and for homework.
  • A presentation on the use, property and structure of a material.
  • Introduction in class - 9 Nov 2011.
  • Lessons used for coursework preparation - 16, 23, 24 Nov 2011. You must attend your meetings during these lessons; for the rest of the time during these lessons you should be preparing your coursework (where and how you like).
  • Work handed in - Wed 30 Nov (at break, first 15 mins P4, or lunch time).
  • Presentations in class 1, 6, 7 Dec 2011 - click here to see when your talk is. Revised 10:30pm 17/11/2011
  • Download introductory presentation - revised 8pm 9/11/2011
  • Download Starter Sheets
  • Download Coursework Criteria - revised 8pm 9/11/2011. This sheet is for your information - I will print a copy for me to use when marking your work.
  • Download Candidate Authentication Sheet - revised 8pm 9/11/2011. This sheet is for your information - I will print a copy for you to sign and hand in with your work.
  • Download Meeting Times

AS Quality of Measurement Coursework

• A practical measurement of a quantity or investigation of a relationship (Mar 2012)
  • Four to five hours of practical time
  • A report showing how you made sure your measurements were of high quality
  • Introduction in class - 21 Feb 2012 (delayed from 9 Feb)
  • Title chosen and submitted to Miss Whitehouse - Mon 27 Feb 2012
  • Full equipment list and risk assessment submitted to Mr Davies - Wed 29 Feb 2012
  • Work handed in by Wed 28 Mar (P4 or lunch time)
  • On the day you start your practical (at the latest)
    • Check your equipment is what you were expecting
    • Have preprinted blank results tables ready to record your results - it will be clear you thought ahead; your tables will be neat and clear; the headings should be complete.
• Download Guidance Sheet
• Download Coursework Criteria
• Download Candidate Authentication Sheet
  • Group 1 - SH, CK, BK, JLa, EM, MN, ET
    • Practical lessons - Fri 2 Mar P2 SAW, Mon 5 Mar P1 AGD; Tue 6 Mar P5 SAW, Wed 7 Mar P4 AGD
    • Waves lesson with EK Thur 8 Mar P1
  • Group 2 - TB, LC, MF, ZH, JLo, MS
    • Practical lessons - Thu 8 Mar P1 AGD, Fri 9 Mar P2 SAW; Mon 12 Mar P4 SAW, Tue 13 Mar P5 AGD
    • Waves lesson with EK Wed 14 March P4
  • Group 3 - AF, TG, AP, DP, AR, NV, OW
    • Practical lessons - Wed 14 Mar P4 AGD, Thu 15 Mar P1 AGD; Fri 16 Mar P2 SAW; Fri 16 Mar P4 AGD
    • Waves lesson with EK Wed 7 Mar P4

AS Examination Dates

• Unit G491 (chapters 1-5) PRACTICE EXAM Wed 8 Feb 2012
• Unit G491 (chapters 1-5) Thu 17 May 2012 (morning)
• Unit G492 (chapters 6-9 and data handling on prerelease article) Fri 25 May 2012 (afternoon)

A2 Practical Investigation Coursework

• Practical Investigation - free choice of topic
  • Download Coursework Criteria
  • Topic title agreed Nov 2011
  • Equipment list submitted by Fri 11 Nov 2011
  • Two weeks or practical lessons Nov/Dec 2011
  • Submit notes/results/graphs for checking by Mon 9 Jan 2012, comments returned by 26 Jan
  • Submit full report (2000 - 4000 words) for marking by Fri 3 Feb 2012

A2 Research Briefing Coursework

• Research any physics related issue (Feb/Mar 2012)
  • four to five hours of class time
  • four to five hours of independent research time

A2 Examination Dates

• Unit G494 (chapters 10-14) Tue 24 Jan 2012 (afternoon), resit Mon 18 Jun 2012 (morning)
• Unit G495 (chapters 15-18 and data handling on prerelease article) Mon 11 Jun 2012 (afternoon)