📚 Ultimate GTLE Physics Syllabus Breakdown for SHS Teachers
Preparing for the Ghana Teacher Licensure Examination (GTLE) in Physics? This comprehensive guide organizes the syllabus into key content areas, competencies, and exam focus points to help you master the subject efficiently.
🔭 GTLE Physics Syllabus at a Glance
📌 Core Content Areas & Weightings
| Content Area | Key Topics | DOK Levels | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Matter & Motion | Measurement, gas laws, linear/circular motion, forces | L1-L4 | 25% |
| 2. Mechanical Energy & Heat | Energy forms, thermal expansion, heat capacity | L1-L4 | 20% |
| 3. Waves | Wave properties, sound, optics, electromagnetic spectrum | L1-L4 | 20% |
| 4. Fields | Gravitational/electromagnetic fields, circuits, magnetism | L1-L4 | 25% |
| 5. Atomic & Nuclear Physics | Thermionic emission, X-rays, radioactivity | L1-L3 | 10% |
🎯 Key Competencies to Master
1️⃣ Matter & Motion (25%)
✔ Measurement (units, dimensional analysis, instruments) ✔ Gas Laws (Boyle’s, Charles’ laws) ✔ Motion (equations, graphs, circular/SHM principles) ✔ Forces (scalars vs. vectors, moments, equilibrium)
2️⃣ Mechanical Energy & Heat (20%)
✔ Energy Forms (kinetic, potential, renewable sources) ✔ Work & Power (calculations, transformations) ✔ Thermal Physics (expansion, latent heat, specific heat capacity)
3️⃣ Waves (20%)
✔ Wave Properties (frequency, wavelength, velocity) ✔ Sound (production, resonance, Doppler effect) ✔ Optics (lenses, focal length, optical instruments) ✔ EM Waves (spectrum, applications)
4️⃣ Fields (25%)
✔ Gravitation (Newton’s law, satellites, escape velocity) ✔ Electricity (circuits, resistance, capacitors) ✔ Magnetism (EM induction, Faraday’s law, applications)
5️⃣ Atomic & Nuclear Physics (10%)
✔ Electron Emission (thermionic, cathode rays) ✔ X-rays (properties, hazards, medical uses) ✔ Radioactivity (alpha/beta/gamma decay)
📊 Depth of Knowledge (DoK) Weighting
| Cognitive Level | Focus | Weight | Example Tasks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (Recall) | Definitions, units, laws | 15% | State Newton’s 1st Law |
| Level 2 (Concepts) | Comparisons, classifications | 25% | Compare scalar/vector quantities |
| Level 3 (Application) | Problem-solving, experiments | 30% | Calculate projectile motion |
| Level 4 (Analysis) | Real-world applications, critiques | 30% | Evaluate energy conversion efficiency |
💡 Pro Tips for GTLE Success
✅ Master Equations: Focus on motion, gas laws, and circuit formulas. ✅ Practice Graphs: Interpret displacement-time/velocity-time curves. ✅ Lab Skills: Revise experiments (e.g., specific heat capacity, pendulum periods). ✅ Past Questions: Solve GTLE physics papers for pattern recognition.
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