Physics

Cardiff & Vale Tutors offers Physics tuition.  Physics is offered for GCSE and A level.

Why contact us for a Physics tutor in Cardiff & the Vale of Glamorgan?

We know how to maximise results. Exam Success in the Physics Syllabus is dependent on 3 fundamental pillars;

1. A ‘wide and deep’ understanding of the syllabus content, is of course the first requirement.  Knowledge gaps or a lack of understanding, not only put students at risk in exams but also impact negatively on general confidence in the subject.

2. The knowledge and skill to organise, prioritise and plan study, including investigation and problem solving techniques, even very smart students can find themselves overwhelmed by the subject and the syllabus leading to panic, a collapse in confidence and poor results.

3. Exam Technique, how to answer the questions fully, concisely, to the point and in a way that immediately resonates and pleases the examiners. Top achievers are practised at acing exams, it’s a skill that comes from practise and knowledge.

We understand these 3 pillars of success and our tutors are selected to be able to deliver tuition and guidance to optimise exam results. 

How and why a Cardiff & Vale  Physics Tutor can make a difference

Physics courses are similar to other sciences in many respects, with a concentrated focus on practical investigation and problem solving skills. Many students however, find the high mathematical content particularly challenging, and the support of a Cardiff & Vale Physics tutor with this material can be extremely helpful. Physics tuition aims to demonstrate how numerical techniques are relevant and applicable to real-life contexts; important in the development of technological devices and electronics. This emphasis on the interaction between theory and practise should prepare students for practical work, as well as fostering an interest in the interactive and progressive nature of the subject. Students should develop the ability to critically evaluate taught principles, with an open-minded attitude as they consider the condition of a society increasingly dependent on science and technology.

Physics examinations test knowledge and understanding, as well as the ability to tackle problems and find comprehensive solutions. Physics tuition rehearses student’s ability to use quantities and principles correctly, describe applications, and to select and evaluate information in experimental processes. Students are required to explain scientific phenomena with findings and justify their conclusions, and practical class work might include measuring a physical quantity, demonstrating a physical law or testing a hypothesis. The ability to plan and carry out investigations needs to be followed up by coherent report writing skills, the quality of which can be reviewed and enhanced by a Cardiff & Vale Physics tutor. The importance of this subject in modern society and its potential to revolutionise everyday life makes it a highly valued and inspired area of study for young people.

Area of Study: Electricity and Electronics
The foundation of this area is to teach the principles behind electricity, such as electric circuit theory, before developing into the fields of microelectronics, digital and analogue electronics and more advanced circuit theory. Candidates are expected to analyse a variety of circuits by applying the principles they have learnt, and answer a range of theoretical exam questions. Working with a Cardiff & Vale Physics tutor in a comfortable environment to practise these skills is extremely beneficial.

Area of Study: Mechanics
Early courses in this area may include topics on transport, including safety mechanisms and vehicle stopping distances. As students progress they are expected to apply theoretical principles to a range of motion-based activities, and to interpret macroscopic and microscopic behaviour of matter. Physics tuition provides a variety of tasks for students to consolidate their ability and test their theoretical knowledge.

Area of Study: Telecommunication and Space Physics
Telecommunications teaches students about radio and television, communication satellites and fibre optics. This learning extends beyond the earth to the wider Universe; humanity’s attempt to venture into it and communicate across it. The physical basis of space travel is an area many students find extremely interesting, and Physics tuition aims to nurture this enjoyment whilst grounding it in strong theoretical understanding.

Other Areas of Study
Other topics include the use of Physics in Healthcare, such as ultrasonics, optics and radioactivity, and the study of Energy, Radiation and Matter. As students grasp the basic principles at work in these units, they are able to progress onto more complex material, including recent additions to the syllabus such as Rotational Motion and Astrophysics, Waves, and Electromagnetism. As they reach this advanced level, a Cardiff & Vale Physics tutor can be especially valuable to explain difficult theories and formulae, working through example questions and ensuring numerical accuracy.

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