AQA GCSE Physics P5 P5.1-Alternating current | + Free AI Long-Answer Marking

Fully editable P5.1 Alternating Current lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Help students confidently understand AC, DC, and the National Grid with clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval activities, and model answers—all designed to save time while delivering strong exam outcomes.

Includes Free AI Long-Answer Marking , where students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant AQA-style feedback to improve structure, scientific reasoning, and exam command-word use.

What’s Included:

Editable PowerPoints with diagrams, waveform visuals, and worked examples.

Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier versions).

Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.

Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets to reinforce learning.

Homework & revision quizzes (ready to print or upload).

Comprehensive answer keys for every worksheet and assessment.

Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students get instant feedback aligned with AQA mark-scheme language and structure expectations.

Topics Covered (P5.1 Alternating Current):

Alternating current (AC) vs direct current (DC)

Frequency and amplitude of AC waveforms

Mains electricity in the UK (230 V, 50 Hz)

Live, neutral, and earth wires – functions and safety

Oscilloscope traces and interpreting AC waveforms

Links to power transfer and efficiency in circuits

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

No-prep, no-stress: fully ready to teach.

Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464).

Exam success focus: integrates key definitions, calculations, and misconceptions.

Differentiation built-in: support scaffolds and extension challenges included.

Flexible delivery: perfect for classroom lessons, homework, intervention, or revision.

Format:

PPTX slides | DOCX/PDF worksheets & assessments | Fully editable | Print-friendly

Spec & Tiers:
AQA GCSE Physics (8463) & AQA Combined Science Trilogy (8464)
Suitable for Foundation and Higher tiers (clearly signposted).