A Level Physics P5 tips
CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS
Compiled by
Imran Mirza
MSc Physics, PGCC,
Scoland, Uk
Planning
Analysis
And
Evaluation
A-level Physics
This booklet covers CIE A Level Physics Paper 5
By Imran Mirza
2009-2011
Exam tips for Planning, Analysis and Evaluation paper
By
Imran Mirza
Don't rush........
Three golden rules........
1. Read the question
2. READ the question
3. Answer the question
Make sure that you do not do what so many students do......they see a 'key c word like 'magnetic flux' in a question and write down everything they know about magnetic flux, as fast as they can.
Take your time..........there is more than you think!
IT is forbidden...........
Marks will not be awarded to answers which are unclear. Try to write a reason for your choice of apparatus and.....
Don't be intimidated........
Don't be intimidated by long questions...... they quite often are easier and quicker questions than the shorter ones...........
Do as you are told!
Write the apparatus along with reason. Remember that not all of the apparatus in the provided list is essential for the investigation- You may use other standard equipment that is needed/ available in the laboratory work.
Draw a neat and labeled diagram of the arrangement of apparatus which you propose to use. Space is available for this in the question paper.
Write procedure in steps wise and high light control of certain variables to carry out a valid
investigation.
Write the safety aspect (where appropriate) of your investigation. Sometimes the question specifically ask for these to be mentioned (e.g. in a design question where radioactive sources are used) but any relevant safety point can be rewarded.
A number of marks are reserved for what is considered to be good further or relevant detail.
This is because your answers depend so much on the approach which has been taken!
Keep in mind!
Some students write copious amounts about the 'conclusions* of their investigation and draw sketch graphs of
Compiled by
Imran Mirza
MSc Physics, PGCC,
Scoland, Uk
Planning
Analysis
And
Evaluation
A-level Physics
This booklet covers CIE A Level Physics Paper 5
By Imran Mirza
2009-2011
Exam tips for Planning, Analysis and Evaluation paper
By
Imran Mirza
Don't rush........
Three golden rules........
1. Read the question
2. READ the question
3. Answer the question
Make sure that you do not do what so many students do......they see a 'key c word like 'magnetic flux' in a question and write down everything they know about magnetic flux, as fast as they can.
Take your time..........there is more than you think!
IT is forbidden...........
Marks will not be awarded to answers which are unclear. Try to write a reason for your choice of apparatus and.....
Don't be intimidated........
Don't be intimidated by long questions...... they quite often are easier and quicker questions than the shorter ones...........
Do as you are told!
Write the apparatus along with reason. Remember that not all of the apparatus in the provided list is essential for the investigation- You may use other standard equipment that is needed/ available in the laboratory work.
Draw a neat and labeled diagram of the arrangement of apparatus which you propose to use. Space is available for this in the question paper.
Write procedure in steps wise and high light control of certain variables to carry out a valid
investigation.
Write the safety aspect (where appropriate) of your investigation. Sometimes the question specifically ask for these to be mentioned (e.g. in a design question where radioactive sources are used) but any relevant safety point can be rewarded.
A number of marks are reserved for what is considered to be good further or relevant detail.
This is because your answers depend so much on the approach which has been taken!
Keep in mind!
Some students write copious amounts about the 'conclusions* of their investigation and draw sketch graphs of