1. Revision Tips Physics

3. Oh no! Why?

5. 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

6. 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

7. Revision notes The best revision notes are… …the notes you’ve made in class! But if your filing system is the floor-drobe…

8. Buy a Study Guide Everything in one place Quick reference $12.95 from www.studypass.co.nz www.studypass.co.nz Spend your time now practising problems

10. Calculation, Calculation, Calculation, Calculation! Calculation!

11. Explain, Explain, Explain, Explain! Explain!

12. Over 70 formula + 100 symbols…

13. Practice labeling them all:

14. Calculations What is the key concept? –e.g. conservation of angular momentum What are the relevant formulae? L = Iω, I = ∑ mr 2 What are the assumptions? –e.g. no external torques acting Explain, explain, explain!

15. Explanations Prepare “standard” answers Practice writing your explanations on a blank sheet of paper Look at the NCEA answer schedules for guidance

16. 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?

17. …during study leave Textbook or study guide Phone a friend Come in to school and ask us! What if I get stuck?

18. 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?

19. Top tips Practice exam questions Know your formula sheets Prepare standard “explain” answers Buy a study guide Email us if you need help

20. Physics is not a spectator sport!

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