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AQA Physics Past Papers: GCSE (8463), AS-Level (7407) & A-Level (7408)
Welcome to your ultimate resource for AQA Physics exam preparation. Here, you’ll find updated syllabi and past papers for GCSE, AS-Level, and A-Level Physics, specifically tailored to the AQA exam board.
Whether you’re:
- A student building expertise in core topics like electromagnetism or quantum phenomena,
- A teacher designing lessons aligned with the latest syllabus changes, or
- A parent guiding your child’s exam readiness,
We’ve organized all essential resources in one place. Access official syllabus documents, detailed exam format guides, and topic-focused past papers—all structured to match AQA’s requirements.
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AQA GCSE Physics
Syllabus Code: 8463
The AQA GCSE Physics (8463) course equips students with a solid grounding in core principles such as energy, forces, electricity, and electromagnetism. Designed to build foundational scientific skills, the syllabus focuses on real-world applications and conceptual understanding.
Exam Format
- Paper 1: Mixture of multiple-choice, structured, and extended-response questions.
- Paper 2: Focus on applying knowledge to unfamiliar contexts and practical-based questions.
Core Topics
- Energy, forces, and electricity
- Particle Model of Matter, Atomic Structure
- Waves, Magnetism & Electromagnetism
- Space Physics (Higher Tier only)
Performance Skills
Practical Proficiency, Mathematical Fluency, Conceptual Application
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AQA AS-Level Physics
Syllabus Code: 7407
AQA AS-Level Physics serves as both a standalone qualification and the first stage of the full A-Level. It builds on GCSE concepts, exploring advanced areas like quantum phenomena and materials science to prepare students for higher study.
Exam Format
- Paper 1: 40 mixed-style questions (31% of total marks).
- Paper 2: Short-answer and extended-response questions (46% of marks).
- Paper 3: Practical skills assessment (23% of marks).
Core Topics
- Particles and radiation
- Waves and quantum phenomena
- Mechanics and materials
- Electricity and circuits
Skill Focus
- Application of theory: Linking concepts to experimental design and real-world contexts.
- Practical proficiency: 23% of marks assess lab skills, including hypothesis testing and error evaluation.
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AQA A-Level Physics
Syllabus Code: 7408 | Part 2 of the full A-Level program
AQA A-Level Physics builds on AS-Level content, exploring advanced concepts like nuclear physics, gravitational fields, and astrophysics to prepare students for university STEM programs. Emphasizes analytical problem-solving, experimental design, and real-world applications.
Exam Format
- Paper 4: Structured questions (38% of marks), covering advanced theory and calculations.
- Paper 5: Practical planning, data analysis, and extended responses (19% of marks)
Full A-Level requirement: Completion of AS-Level (Papers 1–3) and A-Level (Papers 4–5) assessments.
Advanced Topics
- Circular motion and gravitational fields
- Nuclear and particle physics
- Thermodynamics and ideal gases
- Medical imaging and astrophysics
Skill Focus
- Analytical problem-solving: Applying mathematics (40% of marks) to complex physics scenarios.
- Experimental design: Critiquing methodologies and interpreting data in unfamiliar contexts.
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