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Is the CGP Revision guide for Physics enough to get an A* at A-level?

Is the CGP Revision guide for Physics enough to get an A* at A-level (Knowledge wise)? (Provided that you practice the concepts + math questions) Does it cover the content to sufficient detail?

This is the one I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Original post by ZdYnm8vuNR
Is the CGP Revision guide for Physics enough to get an A* at A-level (Knowledge wise)? (Provided that you practice the concepts + math questions) Does it cover the content to sufficient detail?

This is the one I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Deep down you know that the answer is no.
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Original post by EmperorTortoise
Deep down you know that the answer is no.


I haven't started A-levels yet, I have no idea.
Original post by ZdYnm8vuNR
I haven't started A-levels yet, I have no idea.


A level is much harder than GCSE and you can’t replace all of the knowledge you learn with a revision guide. This is particularly the case with physics, which is a very difficult a level.
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Original post by EmperorTortoise
A level is much harder than GCSE and you can’t replace all of the knowledge you learn with a revision guide. This is particularly the case with physics, which is a very difficult a level.


So what could I use as a revision resource that has sufficient depth to get an A*?
Original post by ZdYnm8vuNR
So what could I use as a revision resource that has sufficient depth to get an A*?


A textbook would be sufficient.
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Original post by EmperorTortoise
A textbook would be sufficient.


Alright, like the endoreded ones? What grade would you get only using the CGP revision guide? is it lacking detail?
revision guides are like short versions of textbooks
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They're useful for learning the bulk of the material but probably not good enough to get you up to an A*
Original post by ZdYnm8vuNR
Is the CGP Revision guide for Physics enough to get an A* at A-level (Knowledge wise)? (Provided that you practice the concepts + math questions) Does it cover the content to sufficient detail?

This is the one I'm talking about: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1


No, it might get you a B at best if that's what you're relying on. It's much better to revise from the textbook directly and fill in any gaps using the spec.
Original post by umbrellala
No, it might get you a B at best if that's what you're relying on. It's much better to revise from the textbook directly and fill in any gaps using the spec.


Which textbook do you recommend?

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