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Energy
This Unit will explore relationships in heat energy and in electrical energy, while developing skills in
investigation, experiment and analysis. It will focus on concepts in energy and energy transformation
appropriate to this level, and introduce some electronic systems and components.
Conditions of award
To achieve the National 5 Physics course, pupils must pass all of the units detailed above as well as the
course assessment.
Assessment
National 4
All units are internally assessed on a pass/fail basis. National 4 Courses are not graded.
National 5
All units are internally assessed on a pass/fail basis. Pupils will be externally assessed in a final exam, at the
end of the course.
Progression
National 4
This course or its components may provide pupils with progression to:
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National 5 Physics
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National 4 or 5 in another Science subject
National 5
This course or its components may provide pupils with progression to:
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Higher Physics
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National 4 or 5 in another Science subject
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