GCSE Physics Paper 2 (AQA) Crash Course – Higher Tier

5-Hour Intensive Revision | £12/hr Only | February Half-Term 2026

GCSE Physics Paper 2 (AQA – Higher Tier) challenges students with maths-heavy questions, practicals, graphs, and structured 6-mark applications. Students commonly lose marks through incorrect units, weak calculations, and graph interpretation errors. MindCraft Academy’s 5-Hour Crash Course (£12/hr) is designed to build Higher Tier confidence and help students achieve top GCSE grades.

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Course Overview (Higher Tier Focus)

Exam Board: AQA
Paper: GCSE Physics – Paper 2 (Higher Tier)
Level: Higher Tier
Total Duration: 5 Hours
Course Fee: £60 only (£12/hr)
Schedule: February Half-Term
Dates: Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026
Mode: Online Live Interactive Sessions


Hour 1: Forces & Motion (Higher Tier Maths-Heavy = Big Marks)

Focused heavily on graphs and calculations.

Core Content

Contact and non-contact forces
Resultant force
Distance-time and velocity-time graphs
Acceleration and terminal velocity

Key Equations

v=dtv=\frac{d}{t}

a=v−uta=\frac{v-u}{t}

F=maF=ma

Required Practical: Light gates and ticker tape investigations

Practice

Graph acceleration questions
Terminal velocity explanations
Force balance calculations

⚠️ Common Mistake: Forgetting units such as m/s, m/s², and N.


Hour 2: Forces in Action (Higher Level Momentum & Safety)

High-mark calculation techniques.

Core Topics

Momentum
Stopping distance: thinking distance and braking distance
Vehicle safety features

Key Equation

p=mvp=mv

AQA Exam Focus

Momentum calculations and workings
6-mark vehicle safety questions

Practice

Momentum change calculations
Crumple zone explanations
Road condition scenarios

🧠 Tip: Longer stopping time results in a smaller force.


Hour 3: Waves (Higher Tier Guaranteed Marks)

Combining definitions with calculations.

Core Content

Transverse and longitudinal waves
Frequency, wavelength, and amplitude
Electromagnetic spectrum

Key Equation

v=fλv=f\lambda

Required Practical: Wave property investigations

Practice

Wave speed calculations
Ultrasound and X-ray applications
Wave diagrams

⚠️ Avoid confusing frequency with amplitude.


Hour 4: Magnetism & Electromagnetism (Higher Tier)

Focused on “how it works” explanations.

Core Topics

Magnetic fields
Electromagnets
Fleming’s Left-Hand Rule
DC motors and generators
Transformers (Higher Tier only)

Required Practical: Electromagnet strength investigation

Practice

Motor operation explanations
Increasing electromagnet strength
Motor vs generator comparisons


Hour 5: Space Physics & Exam Technique (Higher Tier Exclusive)

Higher-only content combined with exam skills.

Space Physics

Star life cycles
Red shift
Big Bang Theory
Orbits and satellites

Practicals Recap

Motion practicals
Wave investigations
Magnetism experiments

Final 40 Minutes: Exam Mastery

Equation triangles
Maths skills: standard form, gradients, and areas under graphs
Higher Tier 6-mark structure: Point → Explain → Principle → Link


Power Revision Add-Ons (Free with £12/hr)

Physics equations one-page guide
Practical methods and variables
Graph and calculation error checklist
Higher Tier 6-mark answer starters


Why MindCraft Academy? (Higher Tier Specialists)

Experienced AQA Physics tutors
Specialists in Higher Tier calculations and graph interpretation
Complex topics simplified clearly
Premium tutoring at only £12/hr
Proven UK GCSE results
Online tutoring available for Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Maths, and Computer Science


Book Now – £12/hr Higher Tier Physics

Limited spots available for students aiming for grades 7–9.

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