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IB Physics
A course-aware revision pathway with source metadata, topic map, paper/test structure, approved original practice, flashcards, AI tutor handoff and Battle Mode connection. This route is labelled Fully covered after passing the StudyVector depth gate.
Fully coveredLast checked 2026-05-19
Practise
Original questions mapped to topic, subtopic, skill and provider.
Flashcards
Active recall decks for formulas, facts, vocabulary and practicals.
Battle Mode
Energy earned only from real revision progress and mistake repair.
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Top-level route areas visible before signup.
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Smaller learning blocks for repair and review.
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Practice targets used by diagnostics and tutor handoff.
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Success criteria tied to real answers, not passive reading.
2-week crash course for IB Physics
This plan uses your course route, target date and confidence. It is a starter preview until the student saves the course in onboarding.
practise
Start with Core specification map
2-week crash course: StudyVector starts with the highest-signal topic before widening the plan.
25 min · 10 energyflashcardsReview Exam-style application flashcards
Spaced recall keeps today's work from fading before the next session.
9 min · 4 energyexam modeTry a short skill practice set
Timed practice turns understanding into exam/test readiness.
18 min · 12 energyai tutorAsk the tutor to explain the next step
Tutor mode uses course-aware language and should guide, not shortcut, the answer.
8 min · 3 energyTopic map
IB Physics
Core specification map
Exam-style applicationCore specification map exam practice
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Core concepts and terminology
Key processes and definitionsLinking structure, function and evidence
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Calculation, units and graph skills
Equations, units and significant figuresTables, graphs and data trends
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Required practicals and working scientifically
Variables, controls and method choicesReliability, validity and improvements
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Mechanisms, models and explanations
Cause-and-effect explanationsUsing models without overclaiming
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Exam command words and longer answers
Six-mark answer structureEvaluation and judgement
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Mixed paper recovery and mistake repair
Repairing common misconception patternsMixed-topic retrieval practice
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Topic links across the specification
Connecting mechanisms across unitsTransferring knowledge to unfamiliar contexts
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Maths for science fluency
Unit conversion and standard formRates, ratios and proportional reasoning
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Data uncertainty and evaluation
Anomalies, uncertainty and precisionEvaluating conclusions from evidence
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Exam stamina and cumulative retrieval
Timed mixed-question setsMistake log to next-practice handoff
Sample original practice
A 2.0 kg object accelerates at 3.0 m s^-2. Using Newton's second law, calculate the net force acting on it.
Which equation links force, mass and acceleration?
Source type: original · Review status: approved
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- StudyVector original UK/USA curriculum depth map
Last checked 2026-04-29. Internal original mapping; not copied from paid platforms or official papers.
Explanation, examples and mistakes are visible before full practice
These previews come from the first-party course map and approved question registry. Fully covered means the public route has topic depth, skills, objectives, worked examples and mistake repair attached before students enter full practice.
Exam-style application
What to know
- IB Physics practice focuses on accurate vocabulary and structured responses.
- Exam-style application should connect the scientific idea to evidence, data or a model.
Common mistake
Answering from memory without using the question context.
Worked example
A Core specification map question gives data and asks for an explanation. What should the answer do?
- 1. State the relevant concept or model.
- 2. Use the data or scenario as evidence.
- 3. Explain how the evidence supports the conclusion.
Core specification map exam practice
What to know
- Core specification map exam practice should connect the scientific idea to evidence, data or a model.
- A full answer names the mechanism, then links it to the observation or calculation.
Common mistake
Naming a key word without explaining the mechanism behind it.
Worked example
A Core specification map question gives data and asks for an explanation. What should the answer do?
- 1. State the relevant concept or model.
- 2. Use the data or scenario as evidence.
- 3. Explain how the evidence supports the conclusion.
Key processes and definitions
What to know
- Key processes and definitions should connect the scientific idea to evidence, data or a model.
- A full answer names the mechanism, then links it to the observation or calculation.
Common mistake
Naming a key word without explaining the mechanism behind it.
Worked example
A Core concepts and terminology question gives data and asks for an explanation. What should the answer do?
- 1. State the relevant concept or model.
- 2. Use the data or scenario as evidence.
- 3. Explain how the evidence supports the conclusion.
Three quick checks
1. What skill does the approved sample question test?
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Newton's second law gives F = ma. With m = 2.0 kg and a = 3.0 m s^-2, F = 2.0 x 3.0 = 6.0 N.
2. What mistake should you watch for in Exam-style application?
Answering from memory without using the question context.
StudyVector stores common mistake patterns so the next attempt can repair the specific error rather than restart the whole course.
3. What should happen after a missed point?
Review the explanation, name the mistake, then answer a similar question while the correction is fresh.
The page feeds the same loop as practice: attempt, feedback, repair, and return.