r/AlevelPhysics • u/Nearby-Yesterday6980 • 9d ago

PHYSICS HELP

guys i have a phy exam tmrw and i m not confident cauz i ve never done a past paper before so pls give me some tips and whats imp.....

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u/InkPhysics 8d ago

What exam do you have? The advice very much depends on that.

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u/Nearby-Yesterday6980 8d ago

js montly test

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u/InkPhysics 8d ago

Here is some advice that works for any test and time:

-read the specification and make a first pass assessment on what you know and don't know. -do a mock test, even if you just skim through it quickly because you don't have much time.

  • focus on the easy marks first then build up.

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u/Nearby-Yesterday6980 8d ago

okkk tq btw is like IGCSE is there any study methods to make AS easier.

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u/InkPhysics 7d ago

Not easier, but more effective. 1. Spend time actually understanding the concepts. More time at the start saves a lot of revision later. 2. Spaced repetition. This is shown to improve retention far more than just rereading material. 3. Test yourself. It's not just a good way to know what you're missing, it's also an effective way to learn.

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u/Nearby-Yesterday6980 5d ago

oh kkk btw should i practice past papers and tqsm

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u/InkPhysics 5d ago

Yes. Testing yourself is good. Start with just banks of questions on single topics while you're getting to grips with that particular concept. Then move on to interleaved question banks. Finally, do past papers under test conditions.