
Fully editable P12.2 The Properties of Waves lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Engage students with clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval activities, and model answers to help them understand, measure, and calculate key wave properties—speed, frequency, wavelength, and period—all written precisely to the AQA specification and ready to teach immediately.
Includes Free AI Long-Answer Marking, where students can submit extended-response answers online and receive instant, AQA-aligned feedback to improve structure, reasoning, and scientific explanation.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoints with step-by-step examples and diagrams.
Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).
Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.
Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets for fast assessment.
Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload).
Comprehensive answer keys for all activities.
Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant feedback aligned to AQA marking standards.
Topics Covered (P12.2 The Properties of Waves):
Key wave parameters: amplitude, wavelength, frequency, period
Using v = fλ to calculate wave speed
Measuring frequency and wavelength in different media
Understanding time period and oscillation
Representing waves on graphs and diagrams
Comparing transverse and longitudinal motion
Practical measurement examples: ripple tanks, strings, and sound waves
Data handling, unit conversions, and significant figures
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach instantly
Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464)
Exam-success focus: builds calculation fluency and extended reasoning
Differentiated: includes scaffolded and higher-tier challenge tasks
Versatile: ideal for class delivery, homework, 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).
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