QCAA Physics Alternative Sequence Performance

Overall average 61.3%638 questions answered2026 data

Score by Unit & Topic

Full syllabus

Physics of motion

52%

The transfer and use of energy

70.8%

Electromagnetism and quantum theory

66%

Score by Past Paper

2026 data

2024 P1
80%
2024 P2
64.3%
2023 P1
66.7%
2023 P2
66.7%
2022 P1
62.5%
2022 P2
73.3%
2021 P1
75%
2021 P2
33.3%
2020 P1
41.2%

Score by Question Type

2026 data

Multiple Choice
66.1%
Short Answer
59.4%

Cognitive Verb Performance

2026 data

Analyse
58.8%
Calculate
50%
Compare
47.8%
Construct
66.7%
Define
75%
Describe
63.8%
Determine
40.6%
Discuss
0%
Draw
50%
Evaluate
25%
Explain
76.3%
Identify
75%
Justify
66.7%
Show
59%
Sketch
90%
State
100%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hardest QCAA Physics Alternative Sequence topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the hardest QCAA Physics Alternative Sequence topics are Gravity and motion (50.5%), Ionising radiation and nuclear reactions (52.2%), Linear motion and force (59.2%). Focus your revision on these areas for the biggest score improvement.
What are the easiest QCAA Physics Alternative Sequence topics?
Based on student performance on AusGrader in 2026, the highest-scoring QCAA Physics Alternative Sequence topics are The Standard Model (81.8%), Electrical circuits (80.3%), Waves (79.3%).
What are the most common command words in QCAA Physics Alternative Sequence exams?
The most frequently tested command words in QCAA Physics Alternative Sequence are Calculate, Explain, Show, Determine, Describe. Practising responses to these verbs is a high-impact study strategy.

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