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Physics
There Year 10 Physics Mid GCSE exam consists of short answer questions which are answered on the question paper.
When answering questions with calculations, follow this format:
- Write out the formula
- Cleary show the values substituted into the formula
- Answer with unit
When answering descriptive questions, look at the command words.
Are you asked to “name”, “describe “ or “explain”. This will give you a guide to the level of detail needed as will the marks available and the amount of space allowed for your answer. Try to use correct scientific terminology.
There is a large amount of revision material available in the Shared Drive on the school network. You should be able to access this from home as well.
Go to: Student Shared Area/Department Resources/Physics/ GCSE Physics Revision Questions
Also useful are the following web sites:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/education/subjects/zpm6fg8