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Physics revision flashcards and an exercise book.

FIFAcalc for the GCSE Physics calculation win!

February 7, 2023
Gethyn Jones
Students

There’s a near certainty that everyone has seen (and possibly used) the dreaded ‘formula triangle’ approach to solving calculation problems in physics. A ‘dreaded’ formula triangle ‘Wait – why “dreaded”?’, you ask. Let me explain: I think the use of…

Ruler and pencils on an open physics notebook.

Supporting students who take Physics without Maths

January 6, 2023
Dr Dan Jones
Teachers

The majority of students studying A-Level Physics in the UK also study at least one maths A-Level. The advantages of doing so benefit both subjects and include content overlap (particularly in mechanics) and increased dexterity in terms of equation manipulation…