how to study for phys w/o tutoring?? (1 Viewer)

[za679]

Hi guys,
Basically, I'm in yr11 and my physics teacher is kinda bad, like he just reads off the board without explaining stff clearly, also he teaches in a rlly boring way so it is hard to pay attention. There's no hw or anything so I never study outside of school (kinda my fault) just make some notes in class. We are literally in mod2 now and he gave us like a sheet to do (on mod2) and I didn't know anything. Most people in my class go tutoring so they get everything. I'm gonna have to start like self studying to be more up to date but I literally don't know where to find any materials, so what should I do? Like get a textbook or what. I don't rlly wanna go tutoring because I don't even know if I'll keep phys next yr, but I still wanna do good in it. I am literally so stressed and sad and behind

 

[Shavi Masee]

Hi guys,
Basically, I'm in yr11 and my physics teacher is kinda bad, like he just reads off the board without explaining stff clearly, also he teaches in a rlly boring way so it is hard to pay attention. There's no hw or anything so I never study outside of school (kinda my fault) just make some notes in class. We are literally in mod2 now and he gave us like a sheet to do (on mod2) and I didn't know anything. Most people in my class go tutoring so they get everything. I'm gonna have to start like self studying to be more up to date but I literally don't know where to find any materials, so what should I do? Like get a textbook or what. I don't rlly wanna go tutoring because I don't even know if I'll keep phys next yr, but I still wanna do good in it. I am literally so stressed and sad and behind

I'm pretty sure mod 2 links into mod 1 (according to my teacher)
So I say start relearning a bit of mod 1. I can give you some practice questions on 1. concepts you should already know, 2. vectors in 1d, and possibly vectors in 2d?
but you have to SWEAR you won't share it with anyone, or my teacher will for a fact get mad at me.

When I say "relearn".
1. Look at s-t, v-t and a-t graphs and just analyse the movements
2. Derive the SUVAT equations (so you can see them visually)
3. Understand why you have to flip directions and shit (for 2d)
4. I can send you my notes (they're all over the place, but I write a lot of key stuff in it so it may be usefull)

i haven't started mod 2 yet, so i can't really help with that

 

[MPabe22]

Good luck with force systems but imo mod 2 was the hardest so dont get demotivated since you dont need to know like 90% of year 11 content for year 12

 

[Eagle Mum]

Like get a textbook or what. I don't rlly wanna go tutoring because I don't even know if I'll keep phys next yr, but I still wanna do good in it.

I do think that, as a minimum, a student studying physics should have a textbook covering the syllabus content. I understand that either Pearson or Jacaranda would be suitable. Work through the textbook and ask for help (from your teacher or in this BoS forum) or look up YouTube videos for anything you don’t understand.

 

[cheesynooby]

Hi guys,
Basically, I'm in yr11 and my physics teacher is kinda bad, like he just reads off the board without explaining stff clearly, also he teaches in a rlly boring way so it is hard to pay attention. There's no hw or anything so I never study outside of school (kinda my fault) just make some notes in class. We are literally in mod2 now and he gave us like a sheet to do (on mod2) and I didn't know anything. Most people in my class go tutoring so they get everything. I'm gonna have to start like self studying to be more up to date but I literally don't know where to find any materials, so what should I do? Like get a textbook or what. I don't rlly wanna go tutoring because I don't even know if I'll keep phys next yr, but I still wanna do good in it. I am literally so stressed and sad and behind

my math x2 teacher is basically the same (but probably not as bad as urs) and i get the feeling he assumes everyone already gets tutoring anyway..
and so my no.1 piece of advice is to get a textbook (or notes or something, anything!) so you can selflearn or consolidate the content (you can usually get online copies from somewhere..)
and either do textbook questions or past papers because practice is imo the best way to learn
if u arent confident with mod 1 i recommend consolidating it first, especially since it is crucial for mod 2 and a lot of yr 12 (mod5, mod6)
+ u can ask questions here or try asking ur teacher/other teachers at ur school or somewhere else, but understanding rather than rote learning the content is pretty important so ask questions if u r unsure on stuff

 

[ramenkitten]

pirate textbooks and create summary notes
then grind past papers / practice questions

 

[Aeonium]

pirate textbooks and create summary notes
then grind past papers / practice questions

pirate tutoring material, textbooks for phys are notoriously ass

 

[lunaaaa4403]

open the textbook and shoot ur shot girly!!!

 

[za679]

I'm pretty sure mod 2 links into mod 1 (according to my teacher)
So I say start relearning a bit of mod 1. I can give you some practice questions on 1. concepts you should already know, 2. vectors in 1d, and possibly vectors in 2d?
but you have to SWEAR you won't share it with anyone, or my teacher will for a fact get mad at me.

When I say "relearn".
1. Look at s-t, v-t and a-t graphs and just analyse the movements
2. Derive the SUVAT equations (so you can see them visually)
3. Understand why you have to flip directions and shit (for 2d)
4. I can send you my notes (they're all over the place, but I write a lot of key stuff in it so it may be usefull)

i haven't started mod 2 yet, so i can't really help with that

Hi, thank you so much I would genuinely appreciate anything you give me. I will probably try and learn and understand everything in the weekend maybe watch some videos to get it better

 

[za679]

pirate tutoring material, textbooks for phys are notoriously ass

 

[za679]

my math x2 teacher is basically the same (but probably not as bad as urs) and i get the feeling he assumes everyone already gets tutoring anyway..
and so my no.1 piece of advice is to get a textbook (or notes or something, anything!) so you can selflearn or consolidate the content (you can usually get online copies from somewhere..)
and either do textbook questions or past papers because practice is imo the best way to learn
if u arent confident with mod 1 i recommend consolidating it first, especially since it is crucial for mod 2 and a lot of yr 12 (mod5, mod6)
+ u can ask questions here or try asking ur teacher/other teachers at ur school or somewhere else, but understanding rather than rote learning the content is pretty important so ask questions if u r unsure on stuff

thanks, ill probably do like past papers from like school and thsc and honestly ill probably just ask my friends for help when i dont get smth because they already know

 

[wizzkids]

Surprise, surprise, yes you are going to have to do some study if you want to pass Physics. Nobody is going to spoon-feed you.
If you don't want to self-teach from a long-winded textbook, then I would recommend you get ********* Year 11 Physics by Jamon Windeyer. Study each module and dot point diligently from Jamon Windeyer's book before you do it in class, and you will be just as well prepared as the kids that are tutored.

 

[Socialism]

Surprise, surprise, yes you are going to have to do some study if you want to pass Physics. Nobody is going to spoon-feed you.
If you don't want to self-teach from a long-winded textbook, then I would recommend you get ********* Year 11 Physics by Jamon Windeyer. Study each module and dot point diligently from Jamon Windeyer's book before you do it in class, and you will be just as well prepared as the kids that are tutored.

???? why did it blank out a textbook name? do they also run a competitor website?

 

[Aeonium]

???? why did it blank out a textbook name? do they also run a competitor website?

yes js google the guys name + physics textbook

 

[Shavi Masee]

Hi, thank you so much I would genuinely appreciate anything you give me. I will probably try and learn and understand everything in the weekend maybe watch some videos to get it better

okayy! i'll take the photos when I get home