2 sessions of 2 hours weekly
Courses catering for:
Form 3
Form 4
Form 5
The aim of this course is to:
- To emphasize the importance of the process of scientific investigation as a means of solving problems in everyday life;
- To contribute to the pupils’ general education by helping to make sense of the physical environment through scientific inquiry;
- To provide the basis for further study of the subject;
- To develop experimental and investigative abilities;
- To develop the skills necessary to find solutions to scientific problems;
- To understand that scientific ideas are developed within a contemporary and historical context.
- To develop positive attitudes towards Physics, Science and the environment.
Courses in Physics will be in preparation for the Physics O Level Examination, which is made up of two papers and an assessment of practical work. The content includes:
- On the Move
- Balancing Forces
- The Nature of Waves
- Staying Cool
- Electricity in the Home
- Magnets and Motors
- Radiation and its Uses
- The Earth and the Universe
(Matsec Syllabus Physics O Level)
Explore the entire syllabus (topics in detail, pre-requisites, specimen paper and grade descriptors here): http://www.um.edu.mt/matsec
To apply for the Physics secondary course call 21227799, 21235314 or email us for more information