Physics IGCSE 0625
About this course
Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) is tested against three primary assessment objectives that outline what students must achieve:AO1: Knowledge with understanding (~50% weight): “Recalling and understanding facts, laws, definitions and concepts; using correct vocabulary, symbols and units.” -- [Brainiac Malaysia].AO2: Handling information and problem solving (~30% weight): “Selecting and manipulating data, identifying patterns, giving reasoned explanations and solving quantitative problems in unfamiliar contexts.” -- [Brainiac Malaysia].AO3: Experimental skills and investigations (~20% weight): Planning, making and recording observations, interpreting and evaluating data, and suggesting improvements.
Course Outline
Core Aims and Content
The syllabus aims to develop scientific knowledge, practical skills, and a positive attitude toward science. The main content areas include:
- General Physics: Measurement, motion, forces, energy, momentum.
- Thermal Physics: Thermal properties, temperature, and heat transfers.
- Properties of Waves: Light, sound, and general wave behavior.
- Electricity and Magnetism: Circuits, electrical quantities, and electromagnetism.
- Atomic/Space Physics: Nuclear physics and basic astronomical concepts.