Gcse (9-1)
Physics
specification
Pearson edexcel level 1/level 2 gcse (9-1) in physics (1ph0)
First teaching from september 2016
First certification from june 2018 is
,Contents
1 introduction 2
why choose edexcel gcse in physics? 2
supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3
qualification at a glance 4
2 subject content 6
3 assessment information 46
4 administration and general information 49
entries 49
access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and
malpractice 49
student recruitment and progression 52
appendix 1: mathematical skills 55
appendix 2: equations in physics 57
appendix 3: si units in physics 61
appendix 4: taxonomy 62
appendix 5: apparatus and techniques 64
appendix 6: practical science statement 68
appendix 7: the context for the development of this
qualification 70
appendix 8: transferable skills 71
appendix 9: codes 73
,
, 1 Introduction
Why choose edexcel gcse in physics?
Supporting success in science
Science matters. That’s why we’ve built the most inclusive gcse (9–1) courses, so every student can enjoy
science and succeed in their studies.
Every student is different. With the same science and equal number of exams across our tiered qualifications,
you can structure the courses in the ways that mean you can best support and stretch your students together.
Our specifications are straightforward, and our selection of core practicals are designed to help bring science
learning to life. And when it comes to our assessments, they’re shaped to encourage all students to best show
what they know and can do.
2 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Physics
– Specification – Issue 1 – March 2016 © Pearson Education Limited 2016
Physics
specification
Pearson edexcel level 1/level 2 gcse (9-1) in physics (1ph0)
First teaching from september 2016
First certification from june 2018 is
,Contents
1 introduction 2
why choose edexcel gcse in physics? 2
supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 3
qualification at a glance 4
2 subject content 6
3 assessment information 46
4 administration and general information 49
entries 49
access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and
malpractice 49
student recruitment and progression 52
appendix 1: mathematical skills 55
appendix 2: equations in physics 57
appendix 3: si units in physics 61
appendix 4: taxonomy 62
appendix 5: apparatus and techniques 64
appendix 6: practical science statement 68
appendix 7: the context for the development of this
qualification 70
appendix 8: transferable skills 71
appendix 9: codes 73
,
, 1 Introduction
Why choose edexcel gcse in physics?
Supporting success in science
Science matters. That’s why we’ve built the most inclusive gcse (9–1) courses, so every student can enjoy
science and succeed in their studies.
Every student is different. With the same science and equal number of exams across our tiered qualifications,
you can structure the courses in the ways that mean you can best support and stretch your students together.
Our specifications are straightforward, and our selection of core practicals are designed to help bring science
learning to life. And when it comes to our assessments, they’re shaped to encourage all students to best show
what they know and can do.
2 Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9-1) in Physics
– Specification – Issue 1 – March 2016 © Pearson Education Limited 2016
