How to prepare for IGCSE Physics Paper 6 | 0625 | Prof Pras
162Resources:
https://sites.google.com/view/igcseresources/sciences/physics?authuser=0
https://drive.google.com/file/d/15HB6zBhYKZmFS2gdB3wy2AmHuysb2yjW/view
https://drive.google.com/file/d/146-JwAe1diFhzoaWwGz9Iz4169xa5fzk/view
Go to Z-Notes for the p6 notes!
Reddit advice:
Physics: Physics is one of those subjects where both understanding and memorization play an equal role.
Your syllabus is your best friend. Every question in the exam will be based on it, so make sure you know everything listed. If a topic confuses you, refer to multiple sources like SME, ZNotes, and video explanations to get different perspectives. Memorization alone won’t cut it. Understanding how a formula is derived makes it easier to remember and apply in different scenarios.
Create a formula sheet where you categorize formulas based on topics and when to use them. Test yourself on formulas daily. Write them down from memory and check if you got them right.
Many physics problems become much easier if you draw them out - especially for general physics, forces, and circuit questions.
Know your diagrams inside out:
Circuit diagrams (series vs. parallel, ammeter & voltmeter placement)
Ray diagrams (mirrors, lenses, refraction)
Experimental setups (Newton’s laws, moments, waves, electricity)
If you keep making the same mistakes in past papers, write them down and compare your incorrect approach to the correct one. If a type of question keeps tripping you up, revisit the theory and reattempt it.
To sum it up, active learning works best. Don’t just read notes - solve questions, watch experiments, and explain concepts to someone else. The more you interact with the material, the better it sticks.
Things we wish we knew earlier:
"Easy" marks (definitions, units, basic recall) add up FAST. Don’t ignore them.
You don’t need 12-hour study sessions. Burnout is real - take breaks, sleep, and touch some grass.
Your syllabus is your cheat sheet. If it’s not on there, it’s not on the exam. Study accordingly.
Time management in exams is just as important as knowing the content. If you keep running out of time, practice under timed conditions.
When we started our IGCSEs, we had no clue what we were doing. Just a lot of panic, a pile of past papers, and the hope that something would stick. But after tons of trial and error (and a fair share of mental breakdowns), we cracked the code - refining our methods, making solid notes, and somehow landing A*s in our subjects.
Documentation is key to improving your understanding. Making notes of anything you lean from the past papers is a game-changer since Cambridge loves twisting questions. We’ve done the work for you. Grab our detailed notes and common questions - DM us for the link, and watch out for the preview that we're going to post!
Now, instead of letting our tips and tricks gather dust, we’re sharing them to help you get through IGCSEs with less stress and more confidence. If we figured it out, you can too!
How to prepare for IGCSE Physics Paper 6 | 0625 | Prof Pras