Speed Distance Time - AQA GCSE Physics Practice Book

Speed, distance, and time is the first equation students meet in Physics, and getting fluent with it early makes every later calculation easier. This AQA GCSE Physics workbook builds that fluency with 12 scaffolded questions using the EVERY method framework.

The EVERY method breaks each calculation into clear steps: Equation, Values, Enter values into the equation, Rearrange if needed, Your units. Every question has a structured EVERY table for students to complete, building a consistent problem-solving habit. Questions get progressively harder: Q1-3 are straightforward, Q4-6 introduce unit conversions, and Q7-12 require rearranging the formula.

What’s inside:

• 12 progressive questions on Speed, Distance, and Time (s = d / t)
• Structured EVERY method table on every question page
• Progressive difficulty: simple substitution, then unit conversions, then rearranging
• Self-assessment tracker with “What made me stuck?” reflection checklist
• Full worked answers for all 12 questions using the EVERY method steps

AQA specification reference: 6.5 Forces (Combined Science and Triple Physics)

Speed calculations require students to use the formula in all three rearrangements: finding speed, distance, or time. Contexts include vehicles, sound, light, and everyday motion. Students also need to convert between m/s and km/h.

Common student mistakes this workbook addresses: dividing speed by distance instead of distance by speed, not converting minutes to seconds or km to m, confusing speed with velocity (a vector quantity), and not including units in the final answer.

Suitable for AQA GCSE Combined Science and Physics (Triple). Works for both foundation and higher tier students.