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*Note as this is just an introduction chapter to mechanics there are limited resources currently ‘out there’. I have included some, but generally run through this section quite quickly (often teaching B & C together). For this reason, there are also limited Dr Frost resources on this chapter.
- Whole Topic Notes
- 8A Constructing Models
- 8B Modelling Assumptions
- 8C SI Units
- 8D Vectors
- Whole Topic Summary Resources (Including Past Paper Questions)
Whole Topic Notes
Download Full Topic Slides
- Textbook Notes as PPTs (Courtesy of Owen134866)
Full Notes to Accompany Slides
Dr Frost
- Dr Frost Modelling in Mechanics Section
- Dr Frost Mechanics Introduction Slides
- Blank Notes to Follow Slides Word Doc or PDF (Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Acute Learning Whole Chapter Problem Pairs
8A Constructing Models
Textbook resources
No Videos for This Chapter from Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Tutorial Videos
8.1 Constructing a model (STATISTICS AND MECHANICS 1 – Chapter 8: Modelling in mechanics) by Hinds Maths
A-Level Maths: B11-00 Introduction to Modelling by TLMaths
Modelling in Mechanics in 9 minutes • A-Level Maths, Mechanics Year 1, Chapter 8 📚 by Bicen Maths
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths Up to 6:22
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Key Skills
No Key Skills Yet
Other resources
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
8B Modelling Assumptions
Textbook resources
No Videos for This Chapter from Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths From 6:22 to 11:43
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Key Skills
No Key Skills Yet
Other resources
Other Videos
Brian Cox Feather & Bowling Ball in a Vacuum
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Activities
- mcoman Modelling Assumptions Matching Activity (TES Account Required)
Worksheets
- (Pearson)
- WW Past Paper Questions All Asking for Limitations to the Models Word or PDF
- Maths Genie
- Modelling Assumptions: Questions · Lesson · Topic page
8C SI Units
Textbook resources
No Videos for This Chapter from Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Tutorial Videos
A-Level Maths: P1-03 [S.I. Units: Conversions] by TLMaths
How To Convert From Km/hr to m/s and m/s to Km/hr – With Shortcut! by The Organic Chemistry Tutor
Compound Measures (converting units) by Mr Nias
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Extra Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
- 331a: Convert between compound measures where only the first unit changes.
- 331b: Convert between compound measures where only the second unit changes.
- 331c: Convert between compound measures where both units change.
- 331d: Convert between m/s and km/h.
- 331e: Convert between N/cm2 and N/m2
- 331f: Convert between g/cm3 and kg/m3
- 331: Exam Practice: Convert between units for compound measures
Other resources
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Activities
- samthompsonneeholyman Presentation (TES Account Required)
Worksheets
- MathedUp
- Maths Genie
- Quantities and Units: Questions · Lesson · Topic page
- MME
8D Vectors
Textbook resources
No Videos for This Chapter from Haberdashers’ Adams Maths Dept.
Dr Frost resources
Bicen Maths Live Lesson
Live Lesson Using Dr Frost Based Slides Courtesy of Bicen Maths
Download Blank Notes
(Courtesy of King’s Chester Maths Department)
Download Slides
Extra Questions
Key Skills
Note all numbers are subject to change and will be updated once all key skills have been finished by Dr Frost
- 472a: Understand that a vector can be defined by its magnitude and direction, or its components. (not yet active)
- 472b: Calculate the magnitude of a 2D column vector.
- 472e: Determine the direction or bearing of a vector. (not yet active)
- 472f: Determine the components of a vector given its magnitude and direction. (not yet active)
- 472g: Determine the magnitude of the sum or difference of vectors given in component form. (not yet active)
- 472h: Determine the direction of the sum or difference of vectors given in component form. (not yet active)
- 660a: Determine the speed of a particle given its velocity vector.
- 660b: Determine the angle of direction associated with a velocity vector.
- 472: Exam Practice: Converting a vector between component form and magnitude and direction form
- 660: Exam Practice: Vector calculations for displacement or velocity with constant velocity
Other resources
Other Videos
Courtesy of Maths Genie. Velocity to speed
Alternative Handouts
- Acute Learning Problem Pairs as PowerPoint or PDF
Worksheets
- MadAsMaths (T. Madas)
- Vectors in Mechanics (M1) Without Acceleration Q1–23 (difficulty 3–4 of 5)
Whole Topic Summary Resources (Including Past Paper Questions)
Activities
- Andy Lutwyche
Worksheets
- Dr Austin Maths
Not enough content covered yet for past paper questions.
External Whole Topic Past Paper Style Questions
- WW Dr Frost Style QQQs (Version 1) Word Doc, PDF (Q’s Only) or PDF (Q’s & Sol.)
- WW Dr Frost Style QQQs (Version 2) Word Doc, PDF (Q’s Only) or PDF (Q’s & Sol.)
- Jethwa Maths Starter Activities
- PMT Cheat Sheet
Other Whole Topic Resources
- Lucyjc1612 Summary Poster (Modelling & SI Units)
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