A-Level Physics Exam Trends and Strategies

The video discusses changes in A-level physics exams, focusing on grade boundaries and their trends over recent years. It highlights the impact of COVID-19 on exams and compares different exam boards like AQA, Edexcel, and OCR. The video concludes with tips for exam preparation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the specification, managing time, and focusing on basic knowledge.

What inspired the creation of this video on A-Level Physics exams?

• A recent change in the exam format

• A video by Bison Mass on A-Level Maths

• A new study on student performance

• A government report on education

What was a significant factor in the initial low grade boundaries for the new specification in 2017?

• Higher number of exam papers

• Changes in the grading system

• Students' lack of preparation

• Increased difficulty of questions

How did the COVID-19 pandemic affect the grade boundaries in 2020?

• They increased significantly

• They remained the same

• They decreased due to exam cancellations

• They were not affected

What trend was observed in the AQA papers after the introduction of the new specification?

• Grade boundaries decreased and then increased

• Grade boundaries remained stable

• Grade boundaries initially increased then decreased

• Grade boundaries consistently increased

Which exam board's papers were found to be more straightforward and well set out?

• WJEC

• Edexcel

• OCR

• AQA

What is a key strategy for managing time during AQA exams?

• Spending equal time on all questions

• Skipping difficult questions and returning later

• Answering questions in order

• Focusing on multiple-choice questions first

How do the optional topics in AQA exams compare to the core topics?

• They are more difficult

• They are less consistent

• They have remained fairly consistent

• They are not graded

What is the general trend in the difficulty of A-Level Physics questions?

• They have remained consistently difficult

• They vary, with some being quite tricky

• They have become easier over time

• They have become more straightforward

What should students focus on to perform well in A-Level Physics exams?

• Predicting difficult questions

• Understanding basic knowledge and exam techniques

• Studying only the optional topics

• Memorizing past papers

What is a common characteristic of A-Level Physics exam papers over the years?

• They have no time constraints

• They include a few very difficult questions

• They focus only on new topics

• They have become significantly different