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A Level physics studies

Hi, i started doing physics A Level fully by myself and i dont really now how to start and what methods are the most effective when I am starting from zero

Reply 1

Hi, use the spec to ensure you cover everything, and invest in a good textbook (e.g. CGP) or use A Level Physics youtube videos. Ensure you do lots of questions. The reason why self-studying an A Level (which I take you're doing) tends to be unsuccessful compared to taking one in school is that, at home, you'll have a lot less discipline and won't review content/test yourself regularly. If you think about it, at school you'd get set unit tests, mocks and homework, so ensure you are forcing yourself to stick to a rigid schedule, plan your learning out so you cover everything in time, and regularly review the content.
Good luck!

Reply 2

Original post by snowblob
Hi, use the spec to ensure you cover everything, and invest in a good textbook (e.g. CGP) or use A Level Physics youtube videos. Ensure you do lots of questions. The reason why self-studying an A Level (which I take you're doing) tends to be unsuccessful compared to taking one in school is that, at home, you'll have a lot less discipline and won't review content/test yourself regularly. If you think about it, at school you'd get set unit tests, mocks and homework, so ensure you are forcing yourself to stick to a rigid schedule, plan your learning out so you cover everything in time, and regularly review the content.
Good luck!
thanks so much for you advice. Is it better to buy a normal textbook or the CGP guide. is there any advice on how to master the material so it could stick for longer? btw how you are at A Levels yourself?

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