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Science is vital to everyday life, and allows us to understand and shape the world in which we live and influence its future. Studying Physics gives learners an insight into the underlying nature of our world and its place in the universe and will help them to develop their ability to solve problems and establish relationships in physics by acquiring a broad knowledge base, and practical and mathematical skills.
At Lanark Grammar, we teach Physics at every available level—National 4, National 5, Higher, and Advanced Higher.
Assessment
Course assessment is a mixture of demonstrating knowledge and understanding of physics by making statements, describing information and providing explanations, interpreting information and solving problems as part of an external exam, or in the case of National 4, a series of internally assessed unit tests.
Each level will also have an assessed practical component which is carried out by students within course time. A summary of the assessment at each level is shown below for information:
National 4
Assessment
3 unit assessments at 20 marks each
Practical Task
Outcome 1 (experimental report) Added Value Unit
Exam
No external exam
National 5
Practical Task
Assignment carried out in class time under supervision. The assignment is worth 25 marks.
Exam
2 and half hour final external exam.
Multiple choice: 25 marks
Written answer: 110 marks
Higher
Practical Task
Assignment carried out in class time under direct supervision. The assignment is worth 25 marks.
Exam
Final external exam.
Paper 1 - Multiple choice: 45 minutes. 25 Marks
Paper 2 - Written: 2 hours 15 minutes. 130 marks
Advanced Higher
Practical Task
Project carried out across class and own time. The assignment is worth 30 marks.
Exam
3 hour final external exam.
Written answer: 155 marks
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate
The Physics course would be best suited to a young person who is interested in the underlying nature of our world and its place in the universe. Ideally, they will have had experience with and enjoyed the Physics topics in S1 and/or S2 and will have demonstrated a decent understanding of mathematics.
What you will learn
What you will learn
Within Physics, study will focus on the three key areas:
Motion, Electricity and Waves at increasing levels of complexity as the young person progresses from National 4 / 5 to Advanced Higher.
Future Pathways
Future Pathways
Demonstrated attainment in Physics will allow a young person to access further education or training in many fields including:
engineering
technologies
building
manufacture and design
the space industry.
Skills Developed
Skills Developed
Through study of Physics young people will develop skills in but not exclusive to the following areas:
Interpersonal
Develop and Maintain relationships
Respect
Employability
Thinking critically and creatively
Solving Problems
Working with others
Communicating
Innovation
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Communication
Giving and receiving information.
Skills for Learning
Higher Order thinking
Literacy and Numeracy
Digital Technology
Recognising Reliable Sources of Information
Communicating using ICT
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