How to revise for Cambridge SC Physics — a 6-week plan
Mr Choolun
2 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
With the SC exams a few weeks away, the difference between a good grade and a great one is rarely how much you study — it's how you study. Here's the six-week plan we give our own students.
Weeks 1–2: rebuild the foundations
Start with the topics you find hardest, not the ones you enjoy. Rewatch the chapter, then immediately do five questions from memory. If you get stuck, that's the signal to rewatch — not to give up.
- One chapter per day, theory + a short quiz.
- Keep a "mistakes notebook" — every error goes in it.
- End each day by explaining one idea out loud.
Tip: Active recall beats re-reading every time. Close the notes and write what you remember — then check.
Weeks 3–4: past papers, properly
Now switch to past papers. Do them under timed conditions, mark them honestly with the scheme, and — crucially — watch the video correction for every question you missed.
"A past paper you don't review is just a test. A past paper you review is a lesson."
Weeks 5–6: sharpen & rest
Target your mistakes notebook, do mixed-topic papers, and protect your sleep. A rested brain recalls more in the exam hall than a tired one that crammed all night.
Work through it consistently and you won't just feel ready — you'll be ready.
Mr Choolun
Co-founder & lead teacher. 20+ years teaching Cambridge Physics & Maths in Mauritius.
