by Alasdair C. Shaw (Author)
This book provides a quick look at the content of Unit P1 of the AQA GCSE. All the specification points are covered in simple bullet-point form. The text is accompanied by a good selection of illustrations and photographs.Includes sections on how to revise, maths and How Science Works.
Alasdair Shaw won an Outstanding Author Award 2016 'in recognition of their major contributions to A Level and GCSE Physics publications.
Please note that the specification from the exam board has been changed since this book was published. The physics remains the same but the chapters won't necessarily match up with those in the new spec.
Author Biography
Alasdair Shaw studied at the University of Cambridge, leaving with an MA in Natural Sciences and an MSci in Experimental and Theoretical Physics. He went on to earn a PGCE specialising in Science and Physics from the University of Bangor. A secondary teacher for over fifteen years, he has plenty of experience communicating scientific ideas. He is also a lead examiner at A-level and an examiner at GCSE.