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Transitioning from A-level to higher education physics courses: where are the knowledge gaps?

arXiv Physics Friday 02 October 2026, 03:18 UTC By Paul Mackay, Oto-obong Inyang 1 min read
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Announce Type: new Abstract: Historical post-16 data for UK A-Level Physics, Maths and Further Maths are analysed to determine the relative popularity of A-Level exam boards. A curriculum mapping of the exam board specifications is implemented and compared against first year syllabi of undergraduate physics courses at high-ranked UK universities. Gaps in curricula are identified and recommendations are made to both university module designers and A-level exam board curriculum setters, with...

arXiv:2610.00175v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Historical post-16 data for UK A-Level Physics, Maths and Further Maths are analysed to determine the relative popularity of A-Level exam boards. A curriculum mapping of the exam board specifications is implemented and compared against first year syllabi of undergraduate physics courses at high-ranked UK universities. Gaps in curricula are identified and recommendations are made to both university module designers and A-level exam board curriculum setters, with regards to remedial action and a reconsideration of included content.
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