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Writer's pictureDr Anna York-Weaving

Best textbooks for Physics GCSEs

Updated: Sep 20, 2022

Revision is an essential process in gaining top marks in tests and exams. However, often studying might feel monotonous and repetitive. One of the keys to making revision more enjoyable is to use resources that are effective and bring you joy. In this article, I share some of my favourite Physics revision resources, subdivided into different GCSE exam boards.





GCSE Physics AQA

  • Best textbook on the market for GCSE Physics AQA

  • Syllabus printed at the beginning of each chapter

  • Each chapter covers all specification points

  • Written in a clear and accessible manner

  • Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.







  • Revision guide for GCSE Physics AQA

  • One topic per page

  • Worked exam questions per topic

  • Clear outline and structure.








  • Revision workbook for GCSE Physics AQA

  • One topic per page

  • Clear outline and structure

  • Ideal for starting to practice exam-style questions.








GCSE Physics Edexcel


  • Best textbook on the market for GCSE Physics Edexcel

  • Syllabus printed at the beginning of each chapter

  • Each chapter covers all specification points

  • Written in a clear and accessible manner

  • Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.






  • Revision guide for GCSE Physics Edexcel

  • One topic per page

  • Worked exam questions per topic

  • Clear outline

  • Can be used for IGCSE Physics Edexcel, but topics must be matched.





  • Revision workbook for GCSE Physics Edexcel

  • One topic per page

  • Clear outline

  • Ideal for starting to practice exam-style questions

  • Can be used for IGCSE Physics Edexcel, but topics must be matched.






IGCSE Physics Edexcel

  • Best textbook on the market for IGCSE Physics Edexcel

  • Each chapter covers all specification points

  • Beautiful and clear diagrams

  • Essential practicals are included

  • Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.







IGCSE Physics Cambridge

  • Best textbook on the market for IGCSE Physics Cambridge

  • Each chapter covers all specification points

  • Written in a clear and accessible manner

  • Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter

  • Includes a revision guide.







  • Revision workbook for IGCSE Physics Cambridge

  • Clear outline and structure

  • Ideal for starting to practice exam-style questions.









  • Revision workbook for IGCSE Physics Cambridge

  • Clear outline and structure

  • Ideal for starting to practice exam-style questions.









All of the above resources are my recommendations based on my professional experience and opinion. Preferences vary and there are more resources on the market if you wish to look at those elsewhere.



Best of luck in your studies!

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