GCSE Physics AQA Past Papers
If you are looking for AQA GCSE Physics revision materials then the best place to find them is here. AQA GCSE Physics past papers and mark schemes can be accessed via the links below along with specimen papers. These AQA Physics past papers represent the closest thing to the final exam that you will find.
AQA GCSE Physics Past Papers (9-1) (NEW SPEC)
Inserts
November 2020
Foundation
Higher
June 2019
Foundation
Higher
June 2018
Foundation
Higher
Specimen Papers
Foundation
Higher
AQA GCSE Physics Higher (Old Specification)
June 2017
June 2016
June 2015
June 2014
June 2013
AQA GCSE Physics Foundation (Old Specification)
June 2017
June 2016
June 2015
June 2014
June 2013
AQA GCSE Physics Spec at a Glance
The AQA GCSE Physics specification for the 9-1 course is challenging. The following topic list are the major areas of the course which are covered in depth. The two GCSE Physics papers are split based on these topic areas with paper 1 assessing topics 1-4 and paper 2 covering 5-8.
1. Energy
2. Electricity
3. Particle model of matter
4. Atomic structure
5. Forces
6. Waves
7. Magnetism and electromagnetism
8. Space physics (physics only)
AQA GCSE Chemistry Assessment Detail
Paper 1 – Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure.
- Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Foundation and Higher Tier
- 100 marks
- 50% of GCSE
Paper 2 – Forces; Waves; Magnetism and electromagnetism; and Space physics.
- Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Foundation and Higher Tier
- 100 marks
- 50% of GCSE
Both GCSE Physics papers consist of multiple different question types including: long, short, applied, recall, data handling, calculations, multiple choice, open and closed questions. You can use a calculator in both exams.