QCAA Physics Alternative Sequence Performance

Overall average 61.2%22,088 questions answered2026 data

Score by Unit & Topic

Full syllabus

Physics of motion

56.2%

The transfer and use of energy

67.2%

Electromagnetism and quantum theory

61.7%

Score by Past Paper

2026 data

2024 P1
69.1%
2024 P2
59.6%
2023 P1
82.9%
2023 P2
75%
2022 P1
53.3%
2022 P2
52.2%
2021 P1
72.2%
2021 P2
43.2%
2020 P1
51.4%
2020 P2
60.9%

Score by Question Type

2026 data

Multiple Choice
63.4%
Short Answer
50.3%

Cognitive Verb Performance

2026 data

Analyse
43.3%
Assess
0%
Calculate
45.8%
Compare
52.4%
Construct
22.2%
Contrast
66.7%
Deduce
42.9%
Define
60%
Describe
59.9%
Determine
57.7%
Discuss
22.7%
Draw
52.1%
Estimate
28.6%
Evaluate
65.2%
Explain
60.2%
Express
23.8%
Identify
60.3%
Justify
52.7%
Label
83.3%
Outline
33.3%
Select
33.3%
Show
61.5%
Sketch
54.9%
State
78.3%

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 The Standard Model (50%), Electrical circuits (55.7%), Gravity and motion (55.9%). 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 Waves (70.3%), Quantum theory (65.9%), Special relativity (65.6%).
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, Describe, Determine, Show. Practising responses to these verbs is a high-impact study strategy.

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