AQA A Level Physics Paper 3 7408/3 - 16 Jun 2022 [Exam Chat]

Aha nicee
Hmm i doubt 90% will come from the advanced info itself. Cause it says “Topics not explicitly given in the list may appear in multiple-choice items, low tariff questions, or via synopticity”- for paper 1 and 2, nearly half the paper is MCQs. So I’m guessing, that if a candidate just learns the topics given in the advanced info, and nothing else. He/she may get like a grade A. But if the candidate has an understanding of all the topics in the spec, then the candidate has a higher chance of getting an A*. That’s how i thought it would work, but I’m probs wrong tbh. Oh well .

Where did you get the info that 90% of the marks are given in the advanced info? If that was the case, then that helps big time tbh. And makes the exam prep a lot less stressful.

Yeah that’s a fair point tbh
Dam you guys are doing engineering. That option looks intense Icl. Did you guys get to choose your options? And also how is engineering going for you?

You're probably right, that sounds likely.

I think I read that in one of the Ofqual statements, but I'm not quite sure. I'll post it if I can find it.

i don't think it's too intense?? idk it's subjective i guess but it relates to the thermal n mechanics stuff in a few ways. n nah we didn't get to choose our options, teachers chose for us. the main reason why they do engineering is cos every yr most people in the class want to become some sorta engineer

i thought that for papers 1&2, the first half of those papers with the longer Qs r based on the topics they gave on the advanced info n its in the order they stated it but the MC is on all the topics. don't take my word for it tho

Ah i see. Tbh that kinda sucks, that you can’t choose your option.
I’ve heard that Turning points is the much easier option, from my teacher. And that its a good option if you’re focused on just getting a good grade. Turning Points is literally history content with a splash of maths.
Me being as someone who enjoys maths, and is also looking to get an engineering degree (hopefully), i ain’t ever choosing the engineering option. Hell no lol.
Looking at the data sheet I’m like bruh. So many equations for Engineering, compared to other options. This is just my opinion lmao.
You must be really good at maths if you don’t find it too intense. Kudos on that.
And good luck for your exams!

Meanwhile I’m learning about the arguments scientist have with whether light is a particle or wave lol.
Glad to hear you’re enjoying it.
Icl as well as learning TP, its actually quite easy tbh, yet quite boring lol.
I’m guessing you find astrophysics quite easy right? Since its your fave

Wow you guys have already started your options?!
We just started radioactivity last week and don't think will finish till paper 1

Yeah that’s a fair point tbh
Dam you guys are doing engineering. That option looks intense Icl. Did you guys get to choose your options? And also how is engineering going for you?

For section A in all the past papers there are 3 questions, can we assume the three practicals given in the advanced information are going to be the 3 Q’s in the exam? Surely they wouldn’t leave out the topic they tell us to revise entirely?

Turning points is literally the history of physics. So much content bruh.
What option is everyone else doing?

Normally in section B there are 4 questions in past papers but sometimes there are 5, do you think there will only be 4 topics which are the 4 bullet points in the advanced information?

For section A in all the past papers there are 3 questions, can we assume the three practicals given in the advanced information are going to be the 3 Q’s in the exam? Surely they wouldn’t leave out the topic they tell us to revise entirely?