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What Cambridge Physics examiners actually want — translated into habits you can practise before the exam.

These are long-form pieces written from the examiner side of the desk. I marked Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) and A Level Physics (9702), and I have read every published examiner report for both syllabuses from 2021 to 2026. What follows is what those reports say over and over, put into language you can actually revise from.

Posts cover both syllabuses: how Cambridge marks answers, the mistakes that recur across series, and the step from IGCSE to A Level. If you would rather practise than read, the same material sits inside the free trainers — the Paper 5 planning and analysis guide and its uncertainties trainer for 9702, the 0625 examiner tips and Paper 6 guide for IGCSE, and the MCQ trainer for multiple-choice practice on both.

Things I Wish I'd Seen Before I Picked Physics at A Level

What IGCSE Physics doesn't prepare you for at A Level 9702: the maths step, AS Paper 1, practical work, and the pace. A frank guide for anyone choosing or starting the course.

0972 vs 0625: Are They the Same Exam?

I compared the question papers, mark schemes and examiner reports for both codes. They are the same documents — and here is the short list of what genuinely differs.

How to Get A* in Cambridge IGCSE Physics

The six habits that separate A* candidates from A candidates — based on Cambridge examiner reports and mark scheme patterns. Learnable skills, not luck.

What the 2025 Cambridge Physics Examiner Reports Actually Tell You

A plain-English breakdown of the 2025 examiner reports for IGCSE Physics 0625 and A Level Physics 9702 — the patterns, the persistent mistakes, and what the top candidates did differently.

10 Cambridge IGCSE Physics Mistakes Examiners See Every Year

The mistakes that appear in Cambridge Physics 0625 examiner reports year after year — with specific wording fixes so you know exactly what to write instead.