Guiding students and teachers through the most effective and efficient way to ace physics exams. No-stress coverage of the complete IB Physics specifications - instantly accessible and with proven results.
Guiding students and teachers through the most effective and efficient way to ace physics exams. No-stress coverage of the complete IB Physics specifications - instantly accessible and with proven results.
How to choose your topic, structure your report, learn from sample IA’s and discover examiner tips
This guide is for the current specification (2024 Exams)
If you were to believe some of the rumours online, you’d think that writing your IB Physics IA is as difficult as harnessing energy from nuclear fusion! It’s not - I promise!
This ultimate guide will walk you through the following:
Common Myths About Choosing Your IB Physics IA Topic
How to Choose Your Perfect (and Unique) Physics IA Research Question
45 Ideas For Your Physics IA
12 IB Physics IA Investigations You Can Complete At Home
10 Questions To Ask Yourself About A Physics Simulation
List of Free Online Simulations For Your Physics IA
The EXACT Structure And Subtitles You Should Use In Your IB Physics IA
Sample IB Physics IA (Including Example Examiner Comments)
16 Random Facts You Should Know From Examiner Reports
Where To Get More Help With Your Physics IA
This guide has been download thousands of times since 2018 from the GradePod website and it just keeps getting better.
This Guide Is For Students Sitting IB Physics Exams in May 2025 (and Beyond)
Unlock the secrets of the IB Physics Scientific Investigation with GradePod’s comprehensive guide, now available for free on TES. This guide is an indispensable resource for both teachers and students navigating the 2025 IB Physics syllabus. GradePod is committed to excellence in IB Physics and this new guide, “Unlock IB Physics: Master the Scientific Investigation,” is a welcome addition to the many useful resources available on the GradePod website.
Dive into essential chapters covering everything from debunking common myths to mastering the art of crafting a high-scoring report. With Sally Weatherly’s practical advice, strategic insights, and GradePod’s recognised expertise, you’ll explore topics like:
Introduction to the IB Physics Scientific Investigation
Effective strategies for topic selection aligned with the IB Physics 2025 Syllabus
100 IB Physics IA examples for inspiration
Tips for conducting home-based scientific investigations
Utilising simulations to enhance your investigation
Detailed guidance on report writing and understanding the marking criteria
Top do’s and don’ts for a successful Scientific Investigation
GradePod, through Sally’s guidance, has helped thousands of students excel in this critical component of the IB curriculum. This guide not only demystifies the process but also aligns perfectly with the latest syllabus, ensuring you’re well-prepared for every aspect of your IB Physics journey with GradePod
For IB Physics Exams in 2024
This free download contains 550+ resources mapped to the current IB Physics specification (Standard Level and Higher Level).
The resources are organised in folders for each core topic and includes some resources for Astrophysics Option topic D.
Types of resources include:
powerpoints
problem sheets (including fully worked solutions)
practical worksheets (including sample data and sample write-ups for each)
starter demonstrations
ICT tasks
notes
and lots more!
It took me over 4 years to write all these resources. They were previously sold on a website I owned called Guzled, but I closed that down in January 2020 when I launched GradePod. I suppose I could sell them on here too, but Guzled never really existed as a money-making empire and I’d like to offer them for free.
I only have three requests…
Please could you review them below?
If any of your students are looking for extra online support with GCSE or IB Physics, would you consider referring them to the GradePod website?
If any of your colleagues would like these free schemes of work and resources, please refer them to this TES listing (instead of just forwarding the resources on to them)
I haven’t managed to cover every single learning objective, but I’m not far off it! Also, the resources are in pdf form, but I include a tool for you to convert them to Microsoft Word (included in the download) if you want to edit them.
Please be mindful that you can’t edit them and share them online (or sell them as your own!) - I think that’s covered in the TES licence anyway…!
Hope they help!
Sally