Choose the course
Keep the pupil on the correct AQA GCSE, AQA A Level or OCR A specification route.
Assessment for learning
Online physics assessment and formative feedback for GCSE and A Level
PhysicsUK is a UK teacher- and examiner-built online physics assessment and formative feedback platform for AQA GCSE Physics, AQA Combined Science, AQA A Level Physics and OCR A Level Physics. Pupils practise original exam-style questions, receive feedback on their working and use the result to choose a useful next task.
The learning loop
A question is useful when it changes what happens next
PhysicsUK combines quick retrieval with longer calculations and explanations. The purpose is not simply to accumulate scores; it is to expose a gap while there is still time to correct it.
Attempt the physics
Answer with text, mathematics, a diagram or legible on-screen handwriting.
Receive feedback
See correct physics, missing steps, errors and a pupil-readable improvement.
Practise the gap
Use the result and saved history to select an appropriate next task.
More than multiple choice
Different question types reveal different parts of understanding
Retrieval and definitions
Short checks reveal whether core vocabulary, facts and equations can be recalled accurately.
Calculations and problems
Multi-step work shows equation choice, substitution, units, rearrangement and physical reasoning.
Written explanations
Longer responses reveal whether the pupil can connect ideas and communicate causal physics clearly.
Exam-style papers
Original question bundles combine several skills while preserving the pupil’s course context.
Diagrams and handwriting
Visual working can be included with typed and mathematical answer blocks rather than discarded.
Adaptive next practice
Saved attempts and recurring gaps can inform what the member is asked to do next.
Course coverage
Focused support for four UK physics routes
| Level | Exam board and specification | Public starting point |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE Separate Physics | AQA GCSE Physics 8463, Foundation and Higher where applicable | AQA GCSE Physics hub |
| GCSE Combined Science | AQA Combined Science: Trilogy 8464, Foundation and Higher | AQA GCSE and Combined Science demo |
| A Level | AQA A Level Physics 7408 | AQA A Level Physics resources |
| A Level | OCR A Level Physics A H556 | OCR A Level Physics resources |
PhysicsUK writes independent resources to support these courses. It is not affiliated with, approved by or endorsed by AQA or OCR.
Where the category fits
Assessment and feedback serve a different purpose from a revision library
| Type of support | Best used for | Typical limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Notes and videos | Reviewing a concept or seeing an explanation | Reading or watching does not prove the pupil can apply the physics |
| Static question bank | Access to questions and mark schemes | The pupil must interpret the mark scheme and diagnose their own gap |
| Auto-marked quiz | Fast retrieval and misconception checks | Usually sees the selected answer, not the pupil’s full reasoning |
| Human tutoring | Dialogue, personal explanation, motivation and professional judgement | Higher cost and limited availability |
| PhysicsUK formative assessment | Regular original practice, feedback on working and saved next steps | Automated feedback can be wrong and does not replace a teacher |
Who it is for
One practice platform, different levels of visibility
Pupils
Attempt questions, keep working visible, receive feedback and return to the gaps that matter.
Try ExamBOTParents
Understand productive revision and, when the pupil enables sharing, see a limited progress summary without routine access to private work.
Read the parent guideTeachers
Use course-matched practice as additional formative work while retaining professional responsibility for teaching and official assessment.
Read the methodologyResponsible use
What the platform does not claim
Not an official grade
Feedback and scores are for formative practice. They are not an official exam-board mark or predicted grade.
Not infallible
Automated feedback can be incorrect or incomplete, especially where handwriting or context is ambiguous.
Not a practical endorsement
Questions can support understanding of practical methods but cannot replace supervised practical work or competence assessment.
Not a replacement teacher
A teacher remains essential for professional judgement, sustained misconceptions, pastoral support and official decisions.
Public demonstration
Experience the assessment loop in one question
No account is needed to choose a supported course, submit one original question and see the formative feedback.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is online formative assessment in physics?
Online formative assessment asks pupils to apply physics, checks the evidence in their working and gives feedback they can use before the next task. Its purpose is improvement during learning rather than an official final grade.
Does PhysicsUK only use multiple-choice questions?
No. PhysicsUK includes multiple-choice retrieval as well as calculations, longer explanations, quality-of-written-communication tasks and exam-style questions answered with text, mathematics, diagrams or on-screen handwriting.
Can pupils try PhysicsUK without an account?
Yes. Public resources and selected ExamBOT demonstrations are available without an account. Membership is needed for unlimited practice, saved feedback and progress tracking.
Last reviewed: 2026-08-09 · PhysicsUK is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by AQA or OCR.