Problem Solving for A-Level Physics (Year 12 Transition Lesson)

Give your AS/A-Level Physics students a head start on their new course! This ready-to-teach lesson will develop their problem solving habits, consolidate their maths skills and start to build the exam technique needed to succeed in A-Level Physics. Ideal for day 1 of the course, year 12 induction, as part of an introductory series, or as a transition lesson to bridge the gap to KS5 - Get your students up to speed quickly!

This full lesson was designed as an induction series in year 12 to illustrate the role of problems in physics, and make sure students had good problem solving habits and strategies early on, allowing them to adapt to the demand of A-Level Physics exam questions. Only GCSE knowledge of Physics (units and basic concepts) and mathematical skills (standard form and prefixes) is assumed.

Featuring:
Editable Lesson Slide deck (.ppt)
Printable Worksheet (.doc) or (.pdf)
Retrieval Practice - recap the GCSE skills required.
Model Answer including diagrams - demonstrating what a systematic approach to problem solving looks like.
Formula/Equation sheet practice - encourage and embed use of the formula booklets with focus on AQA
Worked Examples - Modeling of common calculations
Independent Practice - Allowing students to apply and test their skills.
Full worked solutions/feedback
Optional prefix practice - Supporting classes with less secure knowledge.

Related resources:
Snell’s Law and Refraction Diagram practice worksheet
Year 12 Multiple Choice Revision Quiz Bundle