The SHAP Course

SHAP‌ is desiged to be taught over two years. There eleven chapters, all context-led, which together prepare students for the A-level physics qualification awarded by Edexcel/Pearson. The first six chapters prepare students for assessment at AS level.

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The course is supported by publications for students, teachers and technicians.

Each chapter is built around a context (a situation, application or story) that provides a rationale for exploring some aspects of physics.

A wide variety of activities help students get to grips with physics principles and techniques, and develop skills including research, communication, experimental and ICT skills.

References to the Maths Notes in the student books highlight mathematical aspects of physics. Extension activities use more advanced maths, including calculus.

Practical skills are developed within a framework that supports an investigative approach. The course materials support a large number of practical activities, including the Core Practicals required by the exam specification.

For details of the assessment scheme, its relationship to the SHAP chapters, sample assessment matierlas and other supporting documentation, please refer to the Edexcel/Pearson web pages for AS and A-level physics.

SHAP students say

With the Salters Horners course you learn the physics but you also think - well I actually see a point in knowing this physics.

We are learning a lot of physics, but I find it easier to learn because it is related to modern day scenarios. When you are looking at things around you, you know it works and what the problem is with it.

Brilliant

SHAP teachers say

I have just received my sample book for the new SHAP course and it looks fantastic... head and shoulders above all the other options.

This course presents physics in a more interesting way as it focuses on practical activity and applications of physics

We find ourselves saying 'wow' quite a lot.