As you know, physical science is the study of the inorganic world and broadly speaking focuses on:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Earth sciences (geology, hydrology, atmospheric science etc)
- Astronomy
The study of physical science opens up a wealth of travel and career opportunities which are virtually limitless. Getting good marks in physical science is your very first step in getting there, so we’ve compiled a list of techniques and tips from our Science department experts. Feel free to comment below and add your own!
Understand
Seek to understand all the concepts. Do not think that plugging values into formulae is enough.
Question
Deepen your understanding of concepts by asking questions and researching.
Be disciplined
Be disciplined in your practice of problem-solving; work through problems every day and revise the related concepts.
Be interested
You need to develop a genuine interest in the application of scientific concepts and principles in life.
Do the maths
You need to brush up on the necessary mathematics to succeed at physical science.
You can read more about how to pass grade 12 mathematics here.
Over to you
How to you feel about writing physical science for Grade 12 this year? Do you have any tips and advice for others? Let us know in the comments below or join our discussion forum.
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