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WELCOME TO EMS IGCSE PHYSICS(0625).

Teachers: Ms Faten, Mr Joseph, Mr Karam

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  • The aims of IGCSE Physics include include:
    • Developing basic understanding of how science works.
    • Help students recognise Principles of science in their everyday life
    • Develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry,
    • Better understand the influence and limitations placed on scientific study by society, economy.
    • Prepares students for higher study Programs.
    • Develop curiosity and a lasting passion for science
    • Promote international mindedness- science without borders.
    • Develop an informed interest in scientific development
    • Understand that science can be both beneficial and detrimental to individuals, community and the environment
  • The IGCSE Physics is a two year programme and students will be tested on the content studied during the two year period.

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CAMBRIDGE IGCSE PHYSICS (0625)

  • Understand how science works.
  • Recognise Principle of science everyday life
  • Develop relevant attitudes, such as a concern for accuracy and precision, objectivity, integrity, enquiry,
  • Better understand the influence and limitations

placed on scientific study by society, economy,

  • Foundation for University Program
  • CONTENT: General physics, Thermal physics, Waves & Light, Electromagnetism , Atomic physics

EXAMINATIONS

Paper

Skill

Percentage

1 & 2

Knowledge with understanding

50%

3 & 4

Handling information and problem solving

30%

6

Experimental skills and investigations

20%

CAREERS IN PHYSICS

  • Astronomy & Cosmology
  • Engineering
  • Research & Technology Development
  • Aviation
  • Manufacturing Systems
  • Medical Technologies
  • Military & Defense systems

CONTENT:

  • General physics,
  • Thermal physics,
  • Waves & Light,
  • Electromagnetism ,
  • Atomic physics

Paper

Skill

%

1 & 2

Knowledge with understanding

50%

3 & 4

Handling information and problem solving

30%

6

Experimental skills and investigations

20%

EXAMINATIONS

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Mathematics
  • Presentation of data
  • Computer skills
  • Plan experiments and investigations
  • Interpret and evaluate experimental observations and data.

CAREERS IN PHYSICS

  • Astronomy & Cosmology
  • Engineering
  • Research & Technology Development
  • Aviation
  • Manufacturing Systems
  • Medical Technologies
  • Military & Defense systems
  • Computing

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CORE AND EXTENDED

  • Cambridge offers two tracks of the Physics curriculum to accommodate student abilities.
  • Core content is shorter in scope and recommended for average students who are awarded grade C to G.
  • Extended students study both core and supplement content. Students awarded grade A* to G.

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Introduction to the Staff: Click on the picture To view video

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Mr Imran Haidar

Mr Joseph

Mr Karam Shaya

Year 10,11 & 12

Year 10, 11, 12&13

Year 10,11 & 12

Ms Faten Haidar

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RESOURCES

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