Academic Year 2025-2026
Required Textbooks
Cambridge IGCSE Physics 4th Edition
Heather Kennett and Tom Duncan
ISBN: 9781398310544
Cambridge IGCSE Physics 3rd Edition
David Sang, Mike Follows and Sheila Tarpey
ISBN: 9781108888073
How to Use This Planner
This planner shows the week commencing date and the physics topics you should study during that week. Follow the sequence to build your understanding progressively from basic measurements through to advanced wave properties.
⚡ Physics Focus: Each topic builds on previous knowledge, so consistent weekly study is essential for success in your summer examinations.
Course Overview
5
Major Physics Areas
25
Weeks of Learning
1
Exam Period
4
Revision Periods
Key Physics Topics
Waves & Sound: Electromagnetic radiation and sound waves
Electricity: Charge, current, voltage, resistance, and circuits
Magnetism: Magnetic fields, motors, and generators
Atomic & Space: Structure, radioactivity, and space physics
Waves & Sound
Electricity
Magnetism
Atomic & Space
New Unit
Holiday
Exams
Revision
| Week Commencing | Week | Topic | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.9.25 | 36 | Electromagnetic Radiation 2 | Waves & Sound |
| 15.9.25 | 37 | Sound waves | Topic |
| 22.9.25 | 38 | General wave properties, light, sound and the electromagnetic spectrum - revision | Revision |
| 29.9.25 | 39 | Magnetic fields | Magnetism |
| 6.10.25 | 40 | Electric charge | Electricity |
| 13.10.25 | 41 | Electric current | Topic |
| 20.10.25 | 42 | Voltage or Potential difference or e.m.f. | Topic |
| 27.10.25 | Half term | ||
| 3.11.25 | 43 | Resistance | Topic |
| 10.11.25 | 44 | Electric Circuits | Topic |
| 17.11.25 | 45 | Electric power and Electrical Safety | Topic |
| 24.11.25 | 46 | Simple magnetism, electrostatics, electrical quantities and circuits - revision | Revision |
| 1.12.25 | 47 | Generators | Magnetism |
| 8.12.25 | 48 | Transformers and Electrical Power Distribution | Topic |
| 15.12.25 | Christmas holiday | ||
| 22.12.25 | Christmas holiday | ||
| 29.12.25 | Christmas holiday | ||
| 5.1.26 | 49 | Magnetic effect of a current | Topic |
| 12.1.26 | 50 | Mock exam revision | Revision |
| 19.1.26 | 51 | Mock exam | Exams |
| 26.1.26 | 52 | Mock exam review | Review |
| 2.2.26 | 53 | Forces on electric currents in a magnetic field and electric motors | Topic |
| 9.2.26 | 54 | Forces on moving charged particles (electrons) in a magnetic field | Topic |
| 16.2.26 | Half term | ||
| 23.2.26 | 55 | Electromagnetic effects - revision | Revision |
| 2.3.26 | 56 | Atomic structure | Atomic & Space |
| 9.3.26 | 57 | Radioactivity 1 | Topic |
| 16.3.26 | 58 | Radioactivity 2 | Topic |
| 23.3.26 | 59 | Space Physics 1 | Topic |
| 30.3.26 | Easter holiday | ||
| 6.4.26 | Easter holiday | ||
| 13.4.26 | Easter holiday | ||
| 20.4.26 | 60 | Space Physics 2 | Topic |