AQA GCSE Physics — Foundation
Two 1h 45m papers covering energy, electricity, particle model, atomic structure, forces, waves, magnetism and space.
Course overview
AQA GCSE Physics (8463) at Foundation tier targets grades 1–5. Two papers, each 1h 45m / 100 marks. Paper 1: energy, electricity, particle model, atomic structure. Paper 2: forces, waves, magnetism and electromagnetism, space physics. AQA is the only board that includes space physics at GCSE.
Paper-by-paper breakdown
Paper 1
- •Energy
- •Electricity
- •Particle model of matter
- •Atomic structure
Paper 2
- •Forces
- •Waves
- •Magnetism and electromagnetism
- •Space physics (AQA only)
Assessment objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of scientific ideas, techniques and procedures
Weighting: 40%
Apply knowledge and understanding to scientific contexts
Weighting: 40%
Analyse information and ideas to interpret, evaluate and develop arguments
Weighting: 20%
Tier differences
Foundation excludes equation rearrangements with multiple steps, certain wave calculations, and momentum/impulse problems.
Revision resources for this course
Ready to start revising?
Jump straight into topic notes and practice questions tailored to your spec.