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Learners who would like to take the MATSEC, Advanced Matriculation (AM), Physics examination in May, but have no access to laboratory facilities.
Applicants should :
- have a pass at SEC level in Physics
- are studying or attending lessons about Physics at Advanced level.
This course will help learners to:
- obtain practical physics knowledge and skills listed Section 9 of the MATSEC (AM) Physics syllabus
- prepare for and take the practical (AM) MATSEC examination in Physics.
- The practicals will have the same format as the MATSEC examination paper, and will cover all sections of the syllabus.
- Learners will do two experiments from each of the following topics: Mechanics; Waves; Optics; Heat and Electricity.
- Each practical session will be allotted 80 marks (same as in MATSEC).
- A certificate of participation will be awarded to learners who successfully complete the course.
- Learners must attend a minimum of eight (8) sessions for certification to be awarded.
- Learners must hand in a practical writeup for each session they attend.
Marks will be awarded on correct readings taken, precision in results, plotting of graphs, interpretation of data and precautions taken.
