
Fully editable P12.3 Reflection and Refraction of Waves lessons for AQA GCSE Physics (Triple & Combined Science).
Help students visualise and explain how waves reflect, refract, and change direction at boundaries using clear PowerPoints, scaffolded worksheets, retrieval activities, and model answers—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 communication.
What’s Included:
Editable PowerPoints with diagrams, ray-trace animations, and step-by-step examples.
Printable & editable worksheets (Foundation → Higher tier).
Exam-style questions with mark schemes and model answers.
Retrieval starters, AfL checkpoints, and exit tickets for quick assessment.
Homework and revision quizzes (ready to print or upload).
Comprehensive answer keys for all resources.
Bonus: Free AI Long-Answer Marking – students receive instant feedback aligned to AQA mark-scheme standards.
Topics Covered (P12.3 Reflection & Refraction):
Laws of reflection (angle of incidence = angle of reflection)
Specular vs diffuse reflection
What happens when waves cross boundaries between materials
Refraction and change of speed, direction, and wavelength
Wavefront diagrams and ray-tracing exercises
Investigating refraction using a glass block or ripple tank
Real-world examples: mirrors, lenses, and optical effects
Exam-style graphing and reasoning tasks
Why Teachers Love This Resource:
No-prep, no-stress: ready to teach immediately
Curriculum-true: written precisely for AQA GCSE Physics (8463 & 8464)
Exam-success focus: supports graphical reasoning and long-answer explanation
Differentiated: includes scaffolded tasks and higher-tier challenges
Versatile: ideal for class lessons, homework, or targeted 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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