OCR A A-level Physics Paper 1 Modelling Physics (H556/01) - 24th May 2023 [Exam Chat]

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How did your OCR A A-level Physics Modelling Physics (Paper 1) exam go?

OCR A A-level Physics Modelling Physics (H556/01) - 24th May 2023 [Exam Chat]

Welcome to the exam discussion thread for this exam. Introduce yourself! Let others know what you're aiming for in your exams, what you are struggling with in your revision or anything else.

Wishing you all the best of luck. :yy:

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General Information
Date/Time: 24th May, pm
Length: 2hr 15mins

Resources
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physics-a-h156-h556-from-2015/
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physics-a-h156-h556-from-2015/assessment/
https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/363796-units-h156-and-h556-data-formulae-and-relationships-booklet.pdf
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/physics-revision/a-level-ocr-a/
A-level Physics Study Group 2022-2023

Well done everyone!!

(edited 11 months ago)

Reply 1

boolis05

3

Anyone else stressing and feel like they have not done enough, I've done over 40 past papers (in total) but compared to some people I know it doesn't feel like enough. Modelling feels okay for me however they may put lots of challenging content or lots of year 12 content on there to catch us out.

(edited 11 months ago)

Reply 2

Fort21

6

Original post by boolis05

Anyone else stressing and feel like they have not done enough, I've done over 40 past papers (in total) but compared to some people I know it doesn't feel like enough. Modelling feels okay for me however they may put lots of challenging content or lots of year 12 content on there to catch us out.

Not too worried about the content. I am more worried about the high grade boundaries.

OP

Original post by boolis05

Anyone else stressing and feel like they have not done enough, I've done over 40 past papers (in total) but compared to some people I know it doesn't feel like enough. Modelling feels okay for me however they may put lots of challenging content or lots of year 12 content on there to catch us out.

You have already done way more than I did in 2021 and 2022 if that makes you feel better, I personally wouldn't compare yourself to others (especially study YouTubers and other TSR users as these groups of people aren't reflective of what most people do in reality in my opinion) and instead focus on yourself.

Reply 4

samdrbam

2

Original post by boolis05

Anyone else stressing and feel like they have not done enough, I've done over 40 past papers (in total) but compared to some people I know it doesn't feel like enough. Modelling feels okay for me however they may put lots of challenging content or lots of year 12 content on there to catch us out.

Were did you find all these resources I have been redoing so many papers and i need to try and push for a B

Reply 5

boolis05

3

Original post by samdrbam

Were did you find all these resources I have been redoing so many papers and i need to try and push for a B

My school has a past paper bank, I recommend asking your teachers for more past papers and creating a paper with questions that you got wrong. And making notes of common topics that you get wrong. Good luck for next week.

Reply 6

stefanthestar1

1

Original post by boolis05

Anyone else stressing and feel like they have not done enough, I've done over 40 past papers (in total) but compared to some people I know it doesn't feel like enough. Modelling feels okay for me however they may put lots of challenging content or lots of year 12 content on there to catch us out.

mate I’ve only done like 3 past papers. you’ll be fine youre up against some people like me

Reply 7

stefanthestar1

1

Original post by Talkative Toad

OCR A A-level Physics Modelling Physics (H556/01) - 24th May 2023 [Exam Chat]

Welcome to the exam discussion thread for this exam. Introduce yourself! Let others know what you're aiming for in your exams, what you are struggling with in your revision or anything else.

Wishing you all the best of luck. :yy:

General Information
Date/Time: 24th May, pm
Length: 2hr 15mins

Resources
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physics-a-h156-h556-from-2015/
https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/as-and-a-level/physics-a-h156-h556-from-2015/assessment/
https://www.ocr.org.uk/Images/363796-units-h156-and-h556-data-formulae-and-relationships-booklet.pdf
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/physics-revision/a-level-ocr-a/
A-level Physics Study Group 2022-2023

Does anyone have any predictions for what’s gonna come up?

Reply 8

geographygoat167

7

Original post by stefanthestar1

Does anyone have any predictions for what’s gonna come up?

Imo predicting physics questions isn’t useful. They can ask questions in so many ways it’s all about problem solving

Reply 9

Aidantm17

10

I'm more worried for paper 2, I find electricity and particle physics really confusing

Waves is the worst

thought i was mildly prepared but reading '40 past papers' has just put the fear of god in me

Reply 12

Tommy_4kt

1

How are you so sure that the grade boundaries would be high cos it depends on the overall performance of all students

Original post by Fort21

Not too worried about the content. I am more worried about the high grade boundaries.

Reply 13

dillonb11

2

I think the grade boundaries will be just a bit lower than the 2019 grade boundaries, probably only by a few marks.

Reply 14

dillonb11

2

Best thing to do is just to go by 2019 grade boundaries.

Reply 15

Al3x235

8

so like ive done basically all of the physics and maths tutor questions for paper 1 and i did all the past papers - im getting around 65+/100 in all of them

id say thats good but 70% is probably gonna be a B based off 2019 so yeah idk if im ready or not lol

Reply 16

Jjkjjjkk

1

Original post by Al3x235

so like ive done basically all of the physics and maths tutor questions for paper 1 and i did all the past papers - im getting around 65+/100 in all of them

id say thats good but 70% is probably gonna be a B based off 2019 so yeah idk if im ready or not lol