PHYSICS 9702 · EXAM OVERVIEW
About the Paper 3
practical examination
Advanced Practical Skills 1
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Questions
- 2
- Total marks
- 40
Level
AS (part of the AS Level, but its marks also count toward the full A-Level).
Format
Practical/lab-based exam — students carry out real experiments in a lab and use the data measured to finish the paper. Calculator allowed.
Question structure
Question 1
20 marksCollect data, plot a graph and draw simple conclusions.
Question 2
20 marksNo graph required. Follow the method, take several readings, evaluate the results and suggest improvements.