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Unlocking Physics Success: From Memorisation to Understanding
For many students, physics can feel like a maze of formulas, units, and complex problems. While memorising equations and SI units is important, true success in physics comes from understanding the concepts behind them. Focusing solely on rote learning may help in the short term, but students who grasp the relationships between variables and underlying principles are far better equipped for exams and real-world applications. At Octopus Education in Cobham, Surrey, we focus on

MadelynKeen
Dec 1, 20252 min read


GCSE Science Explained
The GCSE Science course consists of three separate subjects — Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Most schools allocate one or two lessons per week for each subject, although this is a individual choice for each school. At the end of Year 11, students sit six written exams in total: Two Biology papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) Two Chemistry papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) Two Physics papers (Paper 1 and Paper 2) Combined Science vs. Triple Science Students can follow one of two r

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Nov 6, 20252 min read
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