Physics

Physics SL

Internal Assessment:

Physics Investigation (10 hours): Students are required to complete a physics investigation into a topic of their choice. (24 marks, 20% of final grade)

External Assessments:

Paper 1: (45 minutes): 30 marks

  • 30 multiple-choice questions on core material, about 15 of which are common with HL.

  • The use of calculators is not permitted.

Paper 2: (1 hour 15 minutes): 50 marks

  • Short-answer and extended-response questions on core material.

  • The use of calculators is permitted.

  • A physics data booklet is provided.

Paper 3: (1 hour): 35 marks

  • This paper will have questions on core and SL option material.

  • Section A: one data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work.

  • Section B: short-answer and extended-response questions from one option.

  • The use of calculators is permitted.

  • A physics data booklet is provided.

(adapted from www.ibo.org)


Physics HL

Internal Assessment:

Physics Investigation (10 hours): Students are required to complete a physics investigation into a topic of their choice. (24 marks, 20% of final grade)

External Assessments:

Paper 1: (1 hour): 40 marks

  • 40 multiple-choice questions on core and AHL material, about 15 of which are common with HL.

  • The use of calculators is not permitted.

Paper 2: (2 hours 15 minutes): 90 marks

  • Short-answer and extended-response questions on core and AHL material.

  • The use of calculators is permitted.

  • A physics data booklet is provided.

Paper 3: (1 hour 15 minutes): 45 marks

  • This paper will have questions on core, AHL and option material.

  • Section A: one data-based question and several short-answer questions on experimental work.

  • Section B: short-answer and extended-response questions from one option.

  • The use of calculators is permitted.

  • A physics data booklet is provided.

(adapted from www.ibo.org)