Looking for A-Level Physics Exams

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The discussion centers on obtaining A-level physics exams for comparison with British Columbia's exams. Users recommend accessing past papers from the OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) and SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) websites, where these resources are freely available. The OCR exams are noted for their relatively low difficulty and grade boundaries, indicating that many students find them challenging. This information is crucial for anyone looking to evaluate the difficulty of A-level physics in relation to other educational standards.

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  • Familiarity with A-level physics curriculum
  • Understanding of exam board structures (e.g., OCR, SQA)
  • Basic knowledge of educational assessment standards
  • Access to online educational resources
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  • Visit the OCR website to download A-level physics past papers
  • Explore the SQA website for higher and advanced higher physics past papers
  • Research grading criteria and boundaries for A-level physics exams
  • Compare A-level physics content with BC curriculum standards
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Students, educators, and curriculum developers interested in comparing A-level physics exams with other educational systems, particularly those in British Columbia, Canada.

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I'm looking for an A-level physics exam, from any year, a whole exam.

I'd like to compare the difficulty to the exams we see here in BC Canada. Please if you have sample exam share it!

Also if this is the incorrect forum please move my post, - I wasn't sure where to put it elsewhere!

Thanks
 
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http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/type/gce/science/physics_a/documents/

OCR maintain a stock of all their A-level past papers free for anyone to download. This is the exam board I did my A-level physics with, I wouldn't say they are particularly difficult at all, although the grade boundaries are often low as lots of people seem to struggle. Hope this helps!
 
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SQA should have some
highers or advanced highers are roughly the same as the A-levels
http://www.sqa.org.uk/pastpapers/findpastpaper.htm?subject=Physics&level=
 
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