r/AlevelPhysics • u/Comfortable_Tie_9692 • Dec 12 '25
I made this mind map to organize my A Level Physics notes and im sharing it here just in case it helps someone. It covers some of the major sections including mechanics waves electricity thermal physics quantum physics nuclear physics electromagnetism and a few optional topics
r/AlevelPhysics • u/Double_N100 • Nov 01 '24
I was going to gatekeep these resources, but they really helped me get an A*, so I thought I’d share:
Make Notes from Mark Schemes – I created my notes and flashcards straight from mark schemes so I’d know exactly what examiners look for. It helped a lot with remembering key points.
Here’s a quick method that worked for me: start by reading the textbook or online notes, then make handwritten notes, even if you're just copying – it really helps remembering the info. Once you’ve got the basics, start topic-specific exam questions and use the mark scheme to refine your notes. I found the sites below helpful with questions by topic:
2. Use Tutorpacks.com for Physics – I found Tutor Packs worked better for me than PMT. They’ve got good notes, worked examples, and loads of past papers that really helped me stay on track. PMT is great for questions by topic.
3. Save New Spec Papers for Later – I kept the new spec past papers for a couple of months before mocks and finals. Early on, I used legacy papers to build up my base knowledge.
4. Teach to Learn – Explaining tricky topics to friends helped reinforce the material in my own mind. Teaching was actually one of the best ways for me to remember things.
5. Aim for 8+ Years of Past Papers – Doing at least eight years’ worth of past papers covered most topics and question styles, which boosted my confidence.
Hope this helps anyone aiming for top grades!
r/AlevelPhysics • u/MongooseCurious8739 • Jan 06 '26
I’m by no means an expert, but I got 88% in AQA Physics last year and wanted to share the things that helped me most.
The best way to approach AQA Physics is to understand how the exam actually expects you to answer questions. Most Physics questions fall into two broad categories:
(a) application of equations and mathematical skills, and
(b) understanding and application of concepts and definitions.
It is almost always best to start with (b), because this is where the majority of marks are dropped. A lot of questions are simply asking you to state, describe, or explain something, and the only way to score consistently here is by properly learning definitions, keywords, and processes.
For example, in Nuclear Physics, knowing the exchange particles picks up very easy marks in 1–2 mark questions. Between nucleons the exchange particle is a pion, and between quarks it is a gluon. If you know the exact wording, these marks are essentially guaranteed.
Learning definitions also makes a big difference in longer, applied questions worth 3 or more marks. When you understand what is happening and why, you can build a clear answer even when the question does not guide you step by step. This is especially important when examiners are looking for structured explanations rather than calculations.
This links directly to something many students overlook: hidden formulas. Not every equation you need will be given to you in the formula sheet. Learning ‘hidden formulas’ by heart provides you with crucial extra minutes in the exam, and in such a time pressured environment, extra minutes can be the difference between an A or A*. I have released the ones that I used for free here: https://bcns.link/HRXuhD
For everything else, meaning calculations and equation-based questions, the answer really is simple: practice questions. Do as many as you can. Physics & Maths Tutor and UMUTECH are great for exam-style questions, while Physics Online and ZPhysics are useful for explanations when something does not make sense. If you get a question wrong, write down the topic and go back to fix the gap. Over time, this trains you to recognise hidden relationships, use equations more flexibly, and understand exactly what the mark schemes are rewarding.
If you focus on definitions, concepts, and spotting hidden formulas alongside regular question practice, Physics becomes far more predictable and much easier to score highly in.
r/AlevelPhysics • u/Crazy_State_7576 • Dec 17 '25
Hi so i recently got my physics grade back and im working at a U my school got me uplearn so hopefully that helps any other tips
AQA PHYSICS how do i tackle the diabolical questions
r/AlevelPhysics • u/General_Kammy • Jun 07 '25
(sorry i made this really quickly its super low quality)
r/AlevelPhysics • u/Melodic-Number-657 • Jun 01 '26
It’s literally 7:11 rn and the exam is at 9 I really hope it goes well I stayed up all night revising I don’t wanna see any capacitors.
I’ll update after the exam how it went.
Tell me how the exam was for u guys after u do it or how u feel about now idk I’m so stressed bro 😭
I’m worried it’ll be some abomination bro cause paper 1 was to easy 😭
Anyway good luck I’m functioning on three energy drinks and coffee 😁
Hope all it goes well !!
r/AlevelPhysics • u/girlieinpinkie • May 15 '25
r/AlevelPhysics • u/MongooseCurious8739 • Dec 24 '25
I’m by no means an expert, but I got 88% in AQA Physics last year and wanted to share the five things that helped me most.
The best way to approach AQA Physics is to understand how the exam actually wants you to answer questions. Physics questions fall into two main types:
(a) application of equations and mathematical ability, and
(b) understanding and application of concepts and definitions.
It’s best to start with (b), as this is where most marks are lost. The most effective way to improve here is by properly learning definitions, keywords and processes, because many questions simply ask you to state or describe something.
For example, in Nuclear Physics, knowing the exchange particles picks up very easy marks in 1 to 2 mark questions. Between nucleons the exchange particle is a pion, and between quarks it is a gluon. If you know the wording, these marks are straightforward.
Learning definitions also helps a lot with longer, applied questions worth 3 or more marks. If you understand what is happening and why, it is much easier to build an answer even when the question does not guide you step by step.
For everything else, meaning calculations and equations, the answer is simple: practice questions. Do as many as you can. PMT and UMUTECH are great for exam questions, while Physics Online and ZPhysics are useful for explanations. If you get a question wrong, note the topic and go back to fix the gap. Over time, this trains you to understand the mark schemes and what the examiner is looking for.
r/AlevelPhysics • u/chasigrist • Jan 20 '20
I am quite good at maths yet seem to always fail physics. I have extremely bad teachers and so I work really hard doing practice questions and going through the mark scheme. It seems to not be working as I was a D at the beginning of the school year and now I am an E. Please help, I want to take physics at uni. (Year 12).
r/AlevelPhysics • u/Due_Spinach_162 • May 22 '26
I need everyone to mail Cambridge with evidences that almost ALL components of physics were laked.
I don't care what they do, they make us resit or predict grades idgaf.
I'll resit umpteenth times if it means I can get the grades that I want and deserve.
If ur gonna whine and shit abt wanting to enjoy ur little summer break and not spend resitting it in the comments then kindly FUCK OFF. This isn't for u.
I didn't study my ass off the entire year for a bunch of assholes to increase the threshold and ruin other ppls's future.
So, for the love of whatever is that important to u, mail Cambridge and hold them accountable.
I'm attaching the evidence links for 51 and 41. There are literal videos with time stamps.
Mail: [email protected]
51 Evidence: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LurG1Eccv6te9ObDno3aZiexZJrrH1a4
41 Evidence: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lBSunPFK30KqIDvCWjoLfvDKPmUkT2oZ
UPVOTE
r/AlevelPhysics • u/Own_Cattle7632 • Jun 02 '26
Dont worry you can do it!
r/AlevelPhysics • u/SpecialCarrot834 • May 15 '25
Tired of the l33ks How do I prepare when there's this😮💨
r/AlevelPhysics • u/First-Pumpkin-6774 • Jun 17 '25
Yeah thanks ocr I’m failing physics 👍 how did u guys find it Did anyone work out k because I definitely didn’t
(OCR A)
r/AlevelPhysics • u/Flimsy_Plate2763 • Jun 01 '26
For both papers, I feel like I didn’t do as well as I’ve done on past papers. Last night I did 2023 and 2025 papers and I got A* on both (never done them before) but I feel like both paper 1 and 2 I’m not getting above a B? I feel like a lot of the questions were just weird. It feels like a different exam board because I’m pretty used to how the older papers were. Maybe I’m overthinking it and I did get an A but I’m doubtful.
Multiple choice were really hard especially at the beginning, but the last 10 or so I did in like 7 mins but they were too bad.
I don’t know how to prepare for paper 3 tho, I hope I can clutch up an A.
r/AlevelPhysics • u/qpwoeiruty00 • Jun 17 '25
r/AlevelPhysics • u/mseduhub1 • Aug 14 '26
Hope this helps students preparing for Cambridge International AS & A Level (CIE) Exams in 2026–2027. These resources include topic-wise study notes, exam-style questions with detailed solutions, past papers, flashcards, and paper-wise practice.
Most of the resources are arranged topic-wise and paper-wise, so you can target weaker areas after completing each chapter instead of relying only on full past papers.
Hope these help, and good luck with your Cambridge AS & A Level exams!
r/AlevelPhysics • u/Flimsy_Plate2763 • May 27 '26
Every other topic in physics I’m somewhat confident in, but when magnetic fields comes about, I completely shit it. I’m self teaching, I’ve watched so many YouTube videos, and I’ve attempted questions, I just never seem to be confident when the questions come about, I feel like I’m shit housing the questions. I hate this topic with a passion.
What do i do?
r/AlevelPhysics • u/Winter-Parsnip1289 • May 15 '25
Good luck everyone,
May the questions be easy and the thresholds low
r/AlevelPhysics • u/mercfanboi44 • Jun 17 '25
OCR left out so much across the 3 papers but they felt it was necessary to ask us ABOUT FUCKING BUG CUM????? Fucking wankers. I hope the department of education do something about their shambolic physics papers this year.
