Revision Tips

Physics

Oh no!

Why?

External Exams (3 hours)• Waves (4 credits)40 min

• Mechanics (6 credits)1 hour

• Electricity (6 credits)1 hour

Allows 20 minutes spare

• Time yourself!

Tip #1: practise old exams

Where do I get old exams?• Homework booklets (old NCEA questions)

• Revision booklet for each topic test (old school exams)

• “Holiday” homework booklets

• Last 3 years of NCEA exams will be provided for Term 4 study leave

Revision notes

• The best revision notes are…

…the notes you’ve made in class!

• But if your filing system is the floor-drobe…

Buy a Study Guide

• Everything in one place

• Quick reference

• $12.95 from www.studypass.co.nz

• Spend your time now practising problems

Calculation, Calculation, Calculation!

Explain, Explain, Explain!

Over 70 formula + 100 symbols…

Practice labeling them all:

Calculations

• What is the key concept?– e.g. conservation of angular momentum

• What are the relevant formulae? L = Iω, I = ∑ mr2

• What are the assumptions?– e.g. no external torques acting

• Explain, explain, explain!

Explanations

• Prepare “standard” answers

• Practice writing your explanations on a blank sheet of paper

• Look at the NCEA answer schedules for guidance

Physics tutorials• Have been held every lunchtime

(since the start of the year)

• Will continue in Term 4 and during study leave

• Bring specific questions or problems you are struggling with

What if I get stuck?

…during study leave

• Textbook or study guide

• Phone a friend

• Come in to school and ask us!

What if I get stuck?

• Take a photo of what you’ve done and email it to us

– we can quickly diagnose the problem and give you the next step

What if I get stuck?

Top tips

• Practice exam questions

• Know your formula sheets

• Prepare standard “explain” answers

• Buy a study guide

• Email us if you need help

Physics is not a spectator sport!

Physics