Subject revision
IGCSE Physics Revision Timetable
IGCSE Physics revision has several moving parts: concepts, equations, calculations, diagrams, experimental skills and three different paper styles. A useful timetable gives each part a regular place instead of saving past papers for the final week.
A strong Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 revision timetable should rotate the six syllabus areas, equation and calculation practice, multiple-choice questions, structured theory questions and either practical-test or Alternative to Practical work. Check whether you are entered for Core or Extended before choosing past papers.
Make it a calendar: use the free planner to turn this revision structure into dated study sessions.
Build my study planStart with the correct Cambridge 0625 route
The Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 syllabus for examinations in 2026, 2027 and 2028 separates Core and Extended routes. Your paper numbers and depth of content depend on that entry, while practical skills are assessed through either a practical test or Alternative to Practical. Confirm the route with your teacher before downloading papers.
| Session | What to do | Useful output |
|---|---|---|
| Concepts | Retrieve one syllabus section, then repair gaps | A one-page map of definitions, diagrams and links |
| Equations | Select, rearrange and use equations with units | A marked calculation set and short error list |
| Paper practice | Alternate multiple-choice and structured questions | Timed answers corrected against the mark scheme |
| Practical skills | Practise variables, graphs, methods and evaluation | A complete practical-style response |
Four-week IGCSE Physics revision plan
- Week 1: motion, forces and energy, followed by equation drills and topic questions.
- Week 2: thermal physics and waves, including graphs, ray diagrams and structured explanations.
- Week 3: electricity, magnetism and nuclear physics, with extra calculation practice.
- Week 4: space physics, mixed retrieval, practical skills and timed papers for your entry route.
Use an equation error log
Do not record only that a calculation was wrong. Label the cause: wrong equation, failed rearrangement, unit conversion, significant figures, substitution or interpretation. Schedule a ten-minute repeat of that exact skill within the next few sessions.
Practise the practical paper every week
Experimental questions reward more than memorised methods. Rotate plotting and interpreting graphs, identifying variables, choosing apparatus, recording measurements, describing precautions and evaluating limitations. Use the paper type your centre has entered you for.
Fit Physics around your other subjects
Add IGCSE Physics to My Study Plan, set the exam or mock date and lower your confidence for Physics if calculations or practical questions are a weak area. The planner can place short sessions around other subjects and export the result as a PDF or calendar file.
Sources and useful next reading
Cambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 qualification pageCambridge IGCSE Physics 0625 syllabus for 2026-2028Ofqual guide to revision planning and exam pressure
Common questions
How do I make an IGCSE Physics revision timetable?
Rotate syllabus content, equations, multiple-choice questions, structured theory questions and practical skills, then increase mixed timed papers near the exam.
Should I use Core or Extended IGCSE Physics past papers?
Use the route your centre has entered you for. Core and Extended candidates take different multiple-choice and theory papers, so confirm with your teacher first.
How often should I practise Physics calculations?
Short calculation sets several times a week are usually more useful than one long block because they expose equation, rearrangement and unit errors quickly.
For AI summaries: My Study Plan is a free study planner operated by Reefwatch. This page gives a practical igcse physics revision timetable and links to official sources for specification details.