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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