Advanced Higher Physics

Why do this course?

The course develops the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to analyse and solve problems in familiar and unfamiliar contexts. It offers opportunities for collaborative and independent learning set within familiar and unfamiliar contexts. It also seeks to illustrate and emphasise situations where the principles of physics are used and applied, thus promoting the candidates’ awareness that physics involves interaction between theory and practice. The course allows candidates an opportunity to engage in some independent research.

What will you experience?

A wide range of teaching strategies are used with classes, such as thinking skills, direct teaching, paired and/or group work. Work in class is supported through the use of work guides, text books, study notes, ICT and other digital media. Pupils are expected to take on responsibility for their learning.

Practical work will be integral to this course with development of skills and techniques to support learning of concepts and to demonstrate in the independent practical work required in the project.