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£30/hrAishwariya K
Qualified Physics Teacher & Edexcel Examiner | Engaging GCSE Science & A-Level Lessons
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£60/hrPhilip S
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£50/hrAndy R
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About Edexcel GCSE Physics
Make unfamiliar Physics questions feel approachable
Two questions can test the same idea while looking very different. One describes a moving cyclist; another gives a graph or a table. If a learner can only recognise the version practised in class, more questions of the same type may not resolve the difficulty.
A tutor can help your child translate between words, diagrams, graphs and equations. The goal is to recognise the physical relationship beneath the presentation. Start with a question that caused hesitation and ask the learner to describe what they know before choosing a calculation. Their explanation often reveals the next useful step.
Edexcel GCSE Physics: papers at a glance
| Paper | Code / tier | Duration | Marks | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 1PH0/1F or 1PH0/1H | 1 hour 45 minutes | 100 | 50% |
| Paper 2 | 1PH0/2F or 1PH0/2H | 1 hour 45 minutes | 100 | 50% |
Edexcel Physics: what belongs on each paper?
| Paper | Main areas |
|---|---|
| Paper 1 | Key concepts; motion and forces; energy conservation; waves; light and the electromagnetic spectrum; radioactivity; astronomy |
| Paper 2 | Key concepts; work and forces; circuits and static electricity; magnetism and induction; particles; forces and matter |
Check that the materials match 1PH0
This page covers separate GCSE Physics 1PH0, not International GCSE Physics or Combined Science. Edexcel’s key concepts are assessed on both papers. Keep quantities, units and mathematical handling active throughout revision.
Make equation-sheet practice purposeful
Find the official resources on Pearson’s GCSE Science qualification pages. Confirm the equation-sheet arrangements for your Physics qualification and exam series with your school, and practise with the appropriate sheet.
A useful task is to choose between two plausible equations and explain why only one answers the question. Then check the quantities, units and rearrangement. This makes practice about understanding the situation as well as carrying out the arithmetic.
Motion example: read the values before choosing the calculation
| Time / s | Velocity / m/s |
|---|---|
| 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 4 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 6 | 12 |
From the table to acceleration and distance
Assume the object accelerates uniformly from rest, with velocity increasing in a straight line between the values. Its acceleration is (12 − 0) ÷ (6 − 0) = 2 m/s². On a velocity–time graph, this is the gradient.
The distance travelled over these six seconds is the triangular area under the graph: ½ × 6 × 12 = 36 m. The object moves in the same direction throughout this example. Ask the learner to explain why the gradient and the area represent different quantities, and why neither is simply the final velocity.
Three questions that test genuine understanding
What do the axes mean?
A sloping line has different meanings on distance–time and velocity–time graphs. Read the axis labels and units before describing the motion.
What assumption are we using?
The worked example assumes uniform acceleration between readings. Naming the assumption helps the learner see why a straight-line model is being used.
Can the units check the method?
Velocity divided by time gives acceleration units; velocity multiplied by time gives a distance unit. Use units to test whether the chosen operation is sensible.
Edexcel core practicals: connect measurement with explanation
Edexcel GCSE Physics has eight mandatory core practicals. They include investigations involving acceleration, waves, refraction, electrical circuits, density, thermal properties and springs. The written assessment draws on understanding of practical techniques and procedures.
Bring a record of school practical work and ask the tutor to connect each measurement to the question being investigated. Discuss the choice of instrument, the control of conditions and how the results would be processed. Online support can develop that reasoning, while the school or exam centre arranges the practical work itself.
Density example: use displacement to find volume
| Step | Original practice example | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Measure mass | Mass = 54 g | Measure the object separately. |
| Read the water before immersion | 20 cm³ | Use the cylinder scale consistently. |
| Read after complete immersion | 40 cm³ | Assume no trapped air and no dissolving or reaction. |
| Calculate object volume | 40 − 20 = 20 cm³ | The volume is the rise in water level. |
| Calculate density | 54 ÷ 20 = 2.7 g/cm³ | Use mass divided by volume. |
Investigate an error rather than just correcting it
A learner who divides 54 by 40 has used the final cylinder reading instead of the object’s volume. A sketch of the water level before and after immersion can make the distinction clearer. Then change the starting water level while keeping the object the same, and ask whether its calculated density should change.
This follow-up reveals whether the learner understands displacement. You can also discuss how a trapped air bubble would affect the measured volume and therefore the calculated density. The calculation and the practical method become one connected explanation, rather than two separate revision tasks.
Use mock papers to choose the next learning goal
Look beyond the overall mark. Was a question left blank because the concept was unfamiliar, because the learner did not recognise the graph or because the working became difficult? Those patterns suggest different lesson priorities.
Keep a short record of the decision that needs to change: convert the unit first, label the forces, identify the axis or explain the physical relationship. Review that decision in a fresh question later. This gives the learner a practical action to take, rather than an instruction to revise everything again.
A revision plan that develops independence
Diagnose
Start with the learner’s reasoning
Ask them to describe one difficult question and the approach they tried. Identify whether the main gap is conceptual, mathematical or interpretive.
Connect
Move between representations
Use a sketch, table or graph to explain the same physical event. Introduce the equation when its quantities have meaning.
Extend
Vary the question
Change the context, ask for a different quantity or supply incomplete data. Check which decisions the learner can now make independently.
Prepare
Use focused exam practice
Work through timed sections with the official equation sheet. Review a small number of priorities and revisit them alongside the wider course.
Edexcel GCSE Physics: plan your exam preparation
| Stage | Useful preparation | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| Before revision | Use a recent assessment to identify topics and skills needing attention. | Qualification code, tier and the content assessed on each paper. |
| During practice | Combine topic questions with practical, graph and calculation work. | Use materials matching the specification and tier. |
| Before each paper | Review recurring errors and prepare the permitted equipment. | Check the official timetable and your school’s arrival instructions. |
Check your personal exam timetable
Check your exam board’s official timetable for the current examination dates. Your school or exam centre will confirm your individual timetable, arrival instructions, rooms and any access arrangements. Check for updates before making plans around the exam period.
Choose a tutor who can make the thinking visible
The tutors listed here have selected Edexcel GCSE Physics among their teaching offerings. Compare their profiles for the experience relevant to your child, and check current prices and availability. Ask how they would teach a difficult graph or calculation and how they would check that the learner understood it.
During the free 15-minute introduction, discuss the qualification, tier, recent assessments and the amount of independent practice that is realistic. The meeting should help you decide whether the approach feels suitable and establish a useful goal for the first paid lesson.
Frequently asked questions
Can a tutor help with both written explanations and calculations?
Discuss both as explicit goals. A useful plan should connect the physical idea, the representation and the mathematical method, then give the learner opportunities to explain the result in words.
Why does my child understand examples but struggle with new questions?
The missing step may be recognising which idea applies. Ask the tutor to vary the context and question format while keeping the underlying relationship the same, and listen to how the learner chooses an approach.
Can we focus on electricity and circuits?
Yes, provided the tutor offers the relevant course support. Bring specific work so they can identify whether the difficulty concerns quantities, circuit interpretation, calculations or explaining how components behave.
How should we use past papers?
Choose papers matching the qualification and tier. Begin with focused sections where appropriate, review the reasoning behind mistakes and later use timed practice. Completing a paper without following up the errors leaves much of its learning value unused.
Does online tuition include carrying out the core practicals?
Online lessons can help explain methods, process results and evaluate investigations. They do not replace the practical arrangements made by the school or exam centre. Share any gaps in practical experience with the centre directly.
How many lessons should we book?
Agree a starting goal and a review point with the tutor. The amount of support depends on the learner’s current understanding, available time and needs across other subjects. Review independent work before deciding whether to continue or change the focus.
Official course information and further support
Assessment and practical details: Pearson Edexcel GCSE Physics specification (1PH0). Dates: Pearson exam timetables.
Course information checked on 16 September 2026. Teaching examples on this page are original illustrations, not official exam questions or mark schemes. You can also browse all GCSE Physics tutors if you need support with a different board.
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