Study Information for Parents

Physics at Williamwood High

School

What can I do to help my child study physics?

• Help to devise a weekly study plan• SQA past papers• Encourage pupils to attend supported

study (Every Monday after School) and to ask for help when required

• Reinforce the message that the more work a student puts in, the more success will be achieved

“I haven’t got anything to study”

This is a complete myth.

SQA Past Papers

• Can be bought in a bookshop or downloaded for free on our physics website

• Int 1 past papers• Int 2 Past papers• Higher past papers • Advanced Higher Past Papers

• The GLOW page also has has all past papers and solutions from 2000 onwards (pupil access only)

GLOW pages

What materials does my child need to study physics?

• Scientific calculator, ruler and protractor• Class notes jotter• Homework booklets• SQA past papers (with solutions)• Formula sheet(s) (available from website)• A jotter or notepad specifically for past papers• Internet access for website and GLOW pages

(can do this at school)• A printer would be helpful to allow students to

print off electronic resources which best suit their study needs (Past Prelim/ Exam Papers can be borrowed from teachers on a LOAN basis)

Study Tips For Students

• Plan all of your time, including leisure

• Divide your work sensibly

• Stick to your plan

• Take frequent, short breaks

• Make an early start

• Don’t get ‘bogged down’ – move on

• Ask for help when required

Keep Track of Questions Attempted

Timelines

• Parents and Pupils have access to the Timelines for each of the courses so they are aware of NAB / Test dates and what is being currently taught.

• Available on Physics section of website and on GLOW.

• Int 1 Timelines• Int 2 Timelines• Higher Timelines• Advanced Higher Timelines

Scholar

• All Advanced Higher and Higher Pupils have access to Scholar

• This provides them with additional notes, check up tests that get marked, records how long they spend on a test and gives the teacher access to the information.

• Scholar Login (pupils only)

RESOURCES AVAILABLE ON GLOW

• Past Prelims (with solutions)• Past papers (with solutions)• Additional Notes• Class Notes• Additional Questions (with answers)• Video Clips of lessons• Timelines• Discussion forum

How much homework?

• S3/S4 1.0 – 1.5 hours per week

• S5/S6 2.0 – 2.5 hours per week.

• Some of this will be set by the teacher but it is the pupils responsibility to do extra revision using all the resources already mentioned. See Physics Department HW Policy.

Additional Information

• Should you require any additional information or help then please feel free to contact:

Mr T Ferns

Principal Teacher of Physics / Science

0141 577 2500