ITT – Nowadays, science subjects are being taught not only at international – bilingual schools but also in integrated schools. Physics is an important subject that many students wonder what is the structure of Physics exam paper?
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Physics in English
When comparing Physics international program and the standard program, we will notice that both programs have similarities but also differences. The most difference is that Physics in English puts practice first, each topic will have one or two practice sessions respectively, so practical skills will also be tested into a separate exam.
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Since each international program has its own method of teaching and testing, the exam structure will be different. You need to study through Physics exam paper of some international programs:
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- AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based exam structure
Part 1: Multiple choice q,uestions, 50 questions, 1 hour and 30 minutes, 50% total score.
Part 2: Free section, 5 questions, 1 hour, and 30 minutes, 50% total score.
- Experimental design (1 question).
- Qualitative / quantitative (1 question).
- Paragraph argument (1 question).
- The short answer (2 questions).
- IB Physics exam structure
SL (Standard Level) | HL (High Level) |
Paper 1: 30 multiple choice questions, 45 minutes, 20% total score, popular tested topics include:
· Topic 2: Mechanics · Topic 4: Wave · Topic 5: Electricity and magnetism · Topic 7: Atomic and nuclear | Paper 1: 40 multiple choice questions, 60 minutes, 20% total score, popular tested topics include:
· Topic 2: Mechanics · Topic 4: Wave · Topic 5: Electricity and magnetism · Topic 7: Atomic and nuclear |
Paper 2: 75 minutes, 40% total score, including short and extended answers, popular tested topics include:
· Topic 2: Mechanics · Topic 4: Wave · Topic 5: Electrical and magnetic · Topic 3: Thermal physics | Paper 2: 135 minutes, 36% total score, including short and extended answers, popular tested topics include:
· Topic 2: Mechanics · Topic 4 & 9: Wave · Topic 5 & 11: Electrical and magnetic · Topic 12: Quantum physics and nuclear |
Paper 3: 60 minutes, 20% total score, is divided into 2 sections:
· Part A: Contents of the topic (Measurements and Uncertainties) and a list of necessary practices given by the IB. · Part B: Contents of the topics you choose. | Paper 3: 75 minutes, 20% total score, is divided into 2 sections:
· Part A: Contents of the topic (Measurements and Uncertainties) and a list of necessary practices given by the IB. · Part B: Contents of the topics you choose. |
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