PHYSICS-A-H156 · Cambridge OCR AS Level
PHYSICS-A-H156/21
Paper 2
Physics A - H156 · 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: OCR
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.2 / 5
140
180 min
Measurements and uncertainties
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
140
Duration
180 min
Session difficulty
3.2 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The June 2022 OCR AS Physics A examination balanced testing core concepts across the syllabus with practical deep dives into experimental methods.
Significant weight was placed on Measurements and uncertainties and Wave motion, with Level of Response questions acting as the key grade differentiators.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Mathematical & Calculation
Weight: 7100%Practical & Experimental
Weight: 686%Logical Explanation
Weight: 457%Graphical Interpretation
Weight: 229%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level A
Approx. 66% of maximum mark
Level B
Approx. 56% of maximum mark
Level C
Approx. 45% of maximum mark
Level D
Approx. 34% of maximum mark
Level E
Approx. 24% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “Show” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Determine” questions.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Complete” questions.
Apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context; concise, practical points score best.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.3
Min per mark: 1.3
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Measurements and uncertainties (Making measurements and analysing data)
16 marks this session
Wave motion (Waves)
12 marks this session
Equilibrium (Forces in action)
10 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Measurements and uncertainties (Making measurements and analysing data)
Wave motion (Waves)
Equilibrium (Forces in action)
The photoelectric effect (Quantum physics)
Kinematics (Motion)
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
H156/01 Breadth in physics: H156/02 Depth in physics:
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Measurements and uncertainties (Making measurements and analysing data)
16 marks this session
Practise in RevuiWave motion (Waves)
12 marks this session
Practise in RevuiEquilibrium (Forces in action)
10 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The June 2022 OCR AS Physics A examination balanced testing core concepts across the syllabus with practical deep dives into experimental methods.
- 2Message
Significant weight was placed on Measurements and uncertainties and Wave motion, with Level of Response questions acting as the key grade differentiators.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2022 2022
Physics A - H156
The June 2022 OCR AS Physics A examination balanced testing core concepts across the syllabus with practical deep dives into experimental methods. Significant weight was placed on Measurements and uncertainties and Wave motion, with Level of Response questions acting as the key g
The June 2022 OCR AS Physics A examination balanced testing core concepts across the syllabus with practical deep dives into experimental methods.
Significant weight was placed on Measurements and uncertainties and Wave motion, with Level of Response questions acting as the key grade differentiators.
- Total marks
- 140
- Duration
- 180 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.2 / 5
Session analysis
The June 2022 OCR AS Physics A examination balanced testing core concepts across the syllabus with practical deep dives into experimental methods. Significant weight was placed on Measurements and uncertainties and Wave motion, with Level of Response questions acting as the key grade differentiators.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
H156/01 Breadth in physics: H156/02 Depth in physics:
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
79% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
structured
108·42·77%
multipleChoice
20·20·14%
levelOfResponse
12·2·9%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
H156/01 Section A (
0.80 m/minH156/01 Section B (
0.77 m/minTotal marks
70
Total time
90 min
Avg pace
0.78
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Internal resistance
90%90%
The photoelectric effect
85%85%
Springs and materials
80%80%
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.