QCAA Physics study plan

Map the Paper 1 and Paper 2 syllabi onto a one-page checklist of every assessable concept, flagging the four heaviest topic clusters

Derive and write out, from memory, the core formula sheet for mechanics and waves, then verify each entry against the syllabus

Solve 15 multiple-choice mechanics items under a strict 90-second-per-item timer and log error types

Draft a one-page summary of how Paper 1 short responses differ in demand from Paper 2 extended responses

Re-derive the equations of motion for constant acceleration and apply them to 12 unfamiliar kinematics scenarios

Construct free-body diagrams and resolve forces for inclined-plane and connected-mass systems without reference notes

Explain, in writing, the difference between systematic and random error with one worked example of each from your own data

Complete 20 mixed multiple-choice items spanning kinematics and dynamics and re-attempt every missed item after a 24-hour gap

Apply conservation of momentum and energy to at least six collision and explosion problems, stating assumptions explicitly

Interpret and sketch motion graphs, including gradient and area reasoning, for four given velocity-time datasets

Practise two full Paper 1 sections under timed conditions and mark them against the syllabus descriptors

Identify the three question stems you most often misread and write a personal pre-reading checklist

Analyse electric and magnetic field problems, including charged-particle motion, across ten structured questions

Write a full extended response on electromagnetic induction, using correct terminology and a logical chain of reasoning

Build a formula-and-constants reference card that you can reconstruct from memory in under ten minutes

Complete a half-length Paper 2 under exam conditions and self-mark against a marking scheme

Describe the IA1 data test format and list the skills it rewards, then practise two past-style data-analysis tasks

Extract gradients, uncertainties, and intercepts from provided datasets and propagate uncertainty correctly

Draft a research question and hypothesis for your IA2 experiment, including the independent and dependent variables

Design a data-collection table with correct units, uncertainty, and repetition structure for your experiment

Collect pilot data for the IA2 experiment and calculate the percentage uncertainty in each measured quantity

Plot a graph with uncertainty bars and determine the relationship between variables using linearisation

Select a research question for IA3 that connects to a syllabus concept and can be supported by at least four credible sources

Evaluate two sources for reliability and relevance, noting methodology and potential bias

Write the IA2 analysis and evaluation sections, linking each claim to specific evidence from your data

Draft the IA3 research investigation structure, including claim, evidence, and reasoning for each paragraph

Compare your experimental result with an accepted literature value and quantify the discrepancy

Critique your own methodology and propose two specific improvements with justification

Finalise the IA3 research investigation, checking that every claim is supported by cited evidence

Sit one full Paper 1 and one full Paper 2 under strict exam timing and mark both against the criteria

Review every item in your error log and confirm you can now solve each one unaided

Write a one-page exam-day strategy covering time allocation, question order, and checking routines