Mastering Essential Pre-University Physics: Developing Problem Solving Skills

Isaac is a Department for Education project at the University of Cambridge that develops understanding and confidence through problem solving in the physical sciences, by combining accessible and concise print resources with a state of the art online study tool. This book is a co-publication between Periphyseos Press/Isaac and Cambridge University Press. 2 books in 1: ESSENTIAL PRE-UNIVERSITY PHYSICS helps you master the concepts of physics in pre-university courses (including A Level, IAL, IB and the AICE Diploma). Use the skill sheets to practise applying fundamental principles of physics to a range of situations, beginning with manipulating the essential equations. DEVELOPING PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS builds the problem solving fluency needed for physics and engineering at university. All problems can be answered on the Isaac online platform. Registration is free and gives both students and teachers personalised support through a sophisticated online marking system for all problems and a section-by-section archive of video lessons.

A laser-plasma physicist by training, Anton Machacek is Assistant Head and Director of Sixth Form Studies at Westcliff High School for Boys. He has served as tutor and examiner with the British Physics Olympiad and has consulted on developments in physics education. His publications include The Language of Physics (as co-author) and Upgrade Your Physics.

Jennifer Crowter is an experienced physics teacher known for the dynamism, discipline and rigour of her lessons. She brings a wealth of experience into her teaching, including national championship trampolining and a commission in the Royal Air Force. Jennifer is Head of Physics at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe.

Lisa Jardine-Wright is an astrophysicist who lectures in first year physics and mathematics within the Natural Sciences degree at the University of Cambridge. She is part of the admissions team in Natural Sciences at Churchill College, where she is a fellow and tutor.