NV Top Tips
1. Stick to the syllabus: Take a print out of it. Use it as a checklist. Make sure you cover EVERY pointer.
2. Clear concepts: A2 Physics is going to require you to use the theory you know and apply that to new situations. This can be challenging if your concepts are not clear. Study to understand rather than memorise your textbook as a bunch of facts.
3. Revise regularly: Most of the chapters are linked and you can be sure the questions in the exam will combine multiple chapters so you can't forget all about electromagnetism while learning medical imaging! Revise often to keep your memory fresh.
4. After you complete studying a chapter, head straight to the past papers to attempt and familiarise yourself with questions on that chapter. If you leave it till the end, it will all pile up and send you into a state of panic.
5. Understand equations: rearrange the quantities in an equation to explore their relationships and explore the implications.
2. Clear concepts: A2 Physics is going to require you to use the theory you know and apply that to new situations. This can be challenging if your concepts are not clear. Study to understand rather than memorise your textbook as a bunch of facts.
3. Revise regularly: Most of the chapters are linked and you can be sure the questions in the exam will combine multiple chapters so you can't forget all about electromagnetism while learning medical imaging! Revise often to keep your memory fresh.
4. After you complete studying a chapter, head straight to the past papers to attempt and familiarise yourself with questions on that chapter. If you leave it till the end, it will all pile up and send you into a state of panic.
5. Understand equations: rearrange the quantities in an equation to explore their relationships and explore the implications.
6. When looking at past papers, open the corresponding mark scheme too. The keywords are underlined and in bold and these must be in your answer if you want marks. Pay careful attention to this especially for theoretical chapters like quantum physics, medical imaging and communication systems.
7. Read supporting documents like the Application Booklet and Sample Candidate Responses to be better prepared. I've attached both documents later.
8. Reading can get monotonous and confusing so go look for explanations on YouTube. I've listed my favourite channels below. This is particularly helpful for practical-based chapters. Resist the temptation to click on music videos or vlogs until you've finished studying!
9. The laws of physics: Understand the laws as they are universal and apply them to various situations to better understand how they work. This will ensure you are prepared for whatever the examiners throw at you.
10. Calculate carefully: A lot of your physics answers will involve calculations. Show every step of your working- this also helps you avoid making silly mistakes. Also make sure that your units are consistent and NEVER forget to mention the units in your final answer!
11. Don't be afraid to step out of the comfort zone of the curriculum if you've got the time to do so. The more you know and understand a topic, the better!
For my general study tips, click here.
7. Read supporting documents like the Application Booklet and Sample Candidate Responses to be better prepared. I've attached both documents later.
8. Reading can get monotonous and confusing so go look for explanations on YouTube. I've listed my favourite channels below. This is particularly helpful for practical-based chapters. Resist the temptation to click on music videos or vlogs until you've finished studying!
9. The laws of physics: Understand the laws as they are universal and apply them to various situations to better understand how they work. This will ensure you are prepared for whatever the examiners throw at you.
10. Calculate carefully: A lot of your physics answers will involve calculations. Show every step of your working- this also helps you avoid making silly mistakes. Also make sure that your units are consistent and NEVER forget to mention the units in your final answer!
11. Don't be afraid to step out of the comfort zone of the curriculum if you've got the time to do so. The more you know and understand a topic, the better!
For my general study tips, click here.
Online resources:
1. Hyper Physics
2. Physics Lab
3. Free Lance Teacher
Offline resources:
1. Cambridge International AS and A Level Physics Coursebook
2. Advanced Physics for you (Nelson Thornes)
3. A Level Physics for OCR
YouTube Channels:
1. Dr. PhysicsA
2. Physics Galaxy
1. Hyper Physics
2. Physics Lab
3. Free Lance Teacher
Offline resources:
1. Cambridge International AS and A Level Physics Coursebook
2. Advanced Physics for you (Nelson Thornes)
3. A Level Physics for OCR
YouTube Channels:
1. Dr. PhysicsA
2. Physics Galaxy
Use the contact form below to send your answers/reviews/questions to me and I'll upload them! Let's help each other! #GROUPSTUDY
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Attached below is a Question Bank. It is a compilation of theoretical past paper questions such as explanations and definitions. These are questions that I found to be most common and recurrent and I have answered them to the best of my ability using the guidance provided in the mark schemes to ensure that I cover all the points that the examiner is looking for. Any underlined words are keywords that have to be there in the answer to gain marks. I found this question-answer learning format immensely helpful while preparing for paper 4 (CIE A2 structured questions paper) and I hope hat you find it useful too.
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