Blog posts about how to study and revise effectively.
Moving into Year 10 is exciting – it’s the first time physics feels like a proper subject in its own right. Up until now, you’ve probably studied physics as part of “general science,” and sometimes it can feel like one big blur of biology, chemistry, and physics muddled together. Now, you’re stepping into a more…
Let’s talk about highlighters. I see them used like war paint, pages drenched in fluorescent yellow. But here’s the problem: highlighting doesn’t help much. It feels satisfying, but doesn’t do the job. If you want to remember what you’re studying, these three strategies, grounded in cognitive science, will get you much further. 1. Dual Coding…
Time is tight and there’s a lot to revise, but not all of it is equally important. Here’s something most students don’t realise: in physics (and in life), the 80/20 Rule often applies. That means roughly 20% of the content gets tested 80% of the time. I see it all the time. Students spend hours…
Let’s be honest, most students feel like they forget physics as fast as they revise it. You read it, it makes sense, and then the next day… nothing. It’s not your fault, it’s your method. There’s a concept called the Forgetting Curve. Research shows we lose a huge chunk of what we learn within 24–48…