Moving from GCSE Science to A Level Physics can be quite a leap. You’ll be expected to be able to use all the skills you have developed from your GCSE courses, including algebraic manipulation, number handling, and graph drawing. You will also learn new practical skills, as well as develop confidence in applying what you already know to unfamiliar situations.
This summer work gives you a head start by helping you to:
The work should take 4-5 hours to complete.
There are three tasks, all explained in the worksheet under Downloads below:
Task 1: Mathematical practice
Task 2: Collecting and recording data
Take 3: Transition from GCSE to A Level worksheet
Please refer to these digital resources as part of your Summer Work preparation.
Book title | AQA Physics: A Level | Jim Breithaupt 2nd Edition |
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ISBN | 9780198351870 |
Digital version | Yes |
Book title | COLLINS YEAR 1 AND AS AQA A LEVEL PHYSICS | KELLY. |
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ISBN | 9780007590223 |
Digital version | No |
Book title | COLLINS YEAR 2 AQA A LEVEL PHYSICS | PHARAOH, BISHOP AND GIDZEWICZ |
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ISBN | 9780007597642 |
Digital version | No |
Book title | AQA A LEVEL PHYSICS (YEAR 1 AND YEAR 2) | DAVENPORT, THOMAS AND ENGLAND |
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ISBN | 9781510469884 |
Digital version | Yes |