Huge congrats on your A Level results and getting into Oxford🥳, that’s so amazing. I’m going into year 13 you’re my role model! Will you still be using Flora in Oxford?
It’s an app where you set a timer to ‘focus’ and if you don’t go on your phone during that time you will plant a virtual tree. But if you go on your phone it will die so it motivates you to not go on your phone
I can't believe I'm hearing that you struggled with maths you made it look so effortlessly, love your work ethic we have it similar so I hope to get the same
Nada you're such an inspiration for me even since IGCSEs. Last year I really struggled switching from IGs to IB but this video has empowered me to be better and work hard for what I want. Thanks for always coming through.
Okay wallah this happened, so today I came back from school and I was feeling so down because the subjects were getting harder and I started to sense the jump between GCSEs and A-levels then Istg I came across your channel and your videos gave me peace. Tysmmm Nadaa🥺❤️
@@lawrencia5099 right so are you taking about GCSEs or A-levels ? If you're talking about either then I think you should be revising anyways and not leave anything for later
You're incredible! I've mentally been struggling so bad with the transition from gcses to alevels because I'm really doubting myself, I don't know if I'll be able to do well at all and seeing the workload college students get seem to be stressing me out too. Man college hasn't even started yet and I already feel so exhausted and unmotivated, I don't know how to adapt to such a new environment 😭😭😭
we're on the same boat... but we can do this, we must do this, our hardwork WILL PAY OFF, just continue working hard consistently and the results will follow... don't focus too much on the goal, but rather focus on the system, your method of learning and build good study habits... (I apologize for any mistakes since english is not my first language)
First of All Congratulations on your wonderful A Level results and your admission in Oxford, Ma Sha Allah Allahumma Baarik. I'll be giving my A Level Exams in one month and hope your prayers will be with me, and I have to say that your tips are all unique and really helpful Ma Sha Allah, and I love how you always include deen into your videos, for deen is actually the most important thing, and I believe that if Allah is with you nothing can take away what's written from you, In Sha Allah. Thank You so much for all those sincere advices you give
OMG THANK YOUU FOR ALL THIS INSPIRATION!! I just started Year 12 and the amount of workload is overwhelming especially since i moved from an australian curriculum to the british one so your A Level content has been super helpful!!
Congratulations. Your diligence and hard work has paid off. I'm sure your family and friends must be so happy for you and that you are an inspiration to so many of your peers Well done
Well done on your amazing grades! I also got 4 A*s this year, in almost the same subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths Congrats into getting into Oxford as well - I applied to it for Physics but didn't get past the PAT exam unfortunately, it's just insanely difficult lmao. But I'm going to start studying Physics at Durham instead the week after next, so I can hardly complain xD. I'm very much looking forward to it!
@@ifrarao Hey there! Yeah, I'd love to give you some help with your Physics! It's basically my life now that I'm studying it every day at uni lol. Is there anything in particular you're finding tough, or do you just want some general advice on how to revise and exam technique? Are you doing your A Levels this year or next year by the way?
@@Oliver-wv4bd how do u manage to revise after school? what was ur technique of understanding the concept? and some general advice on how do u motivate ur self to keep studying n not get distracted
@@lamiakhadim8958 Understanding the concepts in Physics was actually my exact method of revision for the majority of my time spent studying it. The two very much link hand-in-hand, I've found that if you can comprehend the deeper reasoning as to *why* something is, then remembering *what* that something is becomes far easier. It's true for any subject. But our national curriculum has so much content stuffed into it, that it fails to provide teachers with ample time to go into any meaningful level of detail when teaching said content. That's why many students struggle with more abstract subjects such as Mathematics (as well as those rooted in Mathematics, like Physics), because they've been taught various concepts and methods for solving questions, but have never been shown why or how it all works, and it can often be difficult to figure that out for yourself from intuition alone. In other words, the way you learn Physics, and any other subject at school for that matter, is by actually *learning* it. Don't just follow along with what's told in lessons and accept it all as fact, and don't disregard anything that you're even a little unsure of by leaving it till later, because later is too late. Do your own independent study and research on what you're taught, and really try and understand all that's discussed in each lesson as deeply as you possibly can. Keep on top of doing this for the new content on a weekly basis and you'll thank yourself so much when seemingly obtuse notions suddenly open themselves up to you like they never have before. Things will get clearer and simpler, and the struggle will gradually diminish, until you find that all the new stuff you learn comes so much more naturally to you than it used to, and you'll no longer have to work as hard to understand it. You'll gain such a massive appreciation for what you're studying, and it'll become so much more satisfying to apply your knowledge to solve problems, because you'll be seeing those problems at a far more fundamental level with greater sophistication. And if you aren't sure yet what you may want to pursue after A-Levels, this method will help you discover where your passions lie. So when you're taught things in class, go home and try to look them up a little bit, just to see where they come from. It doesn't have to be for long, you don't have to master Physics or anything lol, but knowing little tidbits here and there to support and act as a backbone for the stuff you're being assessed on is crucial. They may not seem like much individually, but I promise you they'll come together and build up your picture of the subject as a whole in such a gargantuan way over time. Now, if there's something you're taught that you don't understand, even if it's just a little thing that illudes you in an otherwise familiar system, do something about it as soon as you can. I've found that going online again has aided me the best in these situations. It may take a few differently-worded Google searches and some browsing to find a website which addresses the specific thing you're looking for, but it's almost certainly out there, and if it isn't, you can post about it on a forum like PhysicsExchange to get answers from people. However, if you think you have good Physics teachers who are willing to help and who possess knowledge beyond the syllabus, then I'd go to them regarding a problem you have first. It'll be so much easier to articulate what you're struggling with via an in-person interaction, and they'll be able to walk through things step-by-step with you, with the ability for you to ask follow-up questions all the while. Unfortunately, I didn't feel my own Physics teachers were good enough to really be able to do that for me, and if you find that yours don't give you explanations you're satisfied with either, don't settle for that. You'll be far better off finding out what you need to in your own instead, as opposed to getting told something by them that's at the very best hand-wavy and tenuous, and at the very worst just straight up wrong. In this regard, if you think your teachers aren't giving you the quality of teaching you're looking for, ask your parents if they could get a tutor for you. There's no shame in it (it's not like you have to tell anybody anyway), and I myself will admit that I had a tutor of my own for Maths / Further Maths A-Level, and I wouldn't have been able to achieve an A* in those subjects if it wasn't for him making up for what my teachers lacked. This, combined with my own study at home on the side, turned me from somebody who was unsure about whether or not they even liked Maths and who was literally crying about how difficult Further Maths would be at the start of Year 12, into someone who now considers Maths to be their favourite academic pursuit, which I now gain immense pleasure from doing. By the middle of Year 13 I had stopped needing to see my tutor every week for regular sessions, and only arranged lessons here and there at perhaps less than a quarter of the rate. All in all, the one crucial thing you have to do is make sure you understand everything you're taught, rather than simply learning a method and leaving it at that. Don't leave it all up to school to teach you everything, because even though it should, it almost certainly won't. But university won't either if you choose to go, so learning how to study independently now will only stand you in good stead for the future. If you put the effort in to really learn things at the time of them being taught, then it'll all get so much easier for you. And your revision will also fall to a minimum - people often use revision as opportunity to relearn what they didn't get previously, which is why it takes them ages and they hate doing it. That's not what revision is all about, it should simply be you reminding yourself of what you already know. A quick flick-through of your books is all it really takes if you've made sufficient notes along the way during your own study, as well as completing as many past papers as possible in order to practice exam technique and application of your (now extensive!) knowledge. That's what there is to it. Everything I've said might sound pretty vague and general, but I'd be happy to give you examples of how it can be applied to Physics in particular. If you're struggling with certain concepts, or how to solve specific types of questions, or if you simply have a weird question that you think might sound stupid, I'd be more than happy to help you with any of that. :) I can also provide my own A-Level Physics notes for you to use, which I tried to make as detailed and extensive as possible for myself, even if some of the information they contain is superfluous a result 😂. As for keeping yourself motivated, I don't think I did anything in particular. My motivation came from a fervent desire to understand everything I was getting taught and to document that so my future-self wouldn't have to work as hard (and because I kinda liked the idea of having a comprehensive workbook of everything you would ever have to know for a school subject). I'm sure Google has more tips for how to stay determined and avoid distractions, like putting your phone on aeroplane mode as you work. But do bare in mind that you don't have to work too hard. Yes, you have to put a lot of effort in, but no more than you need to understand the concepts. Going above and beyond should only be done if you enjoy doing it (if so, that's great!), because it won't aid you in the exam. If there's something you learn that you understand already, you dont need to spend the time on it. If you do want to study something, focus on what you're weak at. But make sure to live your own life and don't let school consume you - two years of torturing yourself is not worth a letter on a page, I promise you that from the bottom of my heart. Work at a level that challenges you to improve, but which you can sustain too, and success will merely become part of your routine! 😁 I'm sorry for writing so much, I hope it's helped you outin some small way. Thank you for reading this far, and get back to me if you have any questions (Physics-related or otherwise) - I'll gladly lend any advice or knowledge I can. :)
I barely managed to get into sixth form with my gcse grades and I really want to do well in alevel especially because I am doing math chem and bio . I will definitely try to use your tips and inshaallah in the next two years I would proudly be able to say that I got three a stars just like you🥺🥺🥺
Thank you so much!! I just started year 12 and it’s going good, but it will get harder for sure, so thank you so much for this advice I will use it well.
@@lawrencia5099 hey my love!! listen, i feel you omg it's a lot!! honestly, just stay on top of your work. have a habit of doing homework at school/in your free periods and then revise at home. there's obviously gonna be days where you're gonna have h/w to do at home but try to ALWAYS get it done! with revision, i honestly watch videos on the topic whilst following the textbook + then type up the notes in a way i can understand them. this is me tho, I'm sure you'll find a way to cater it around what works best for you babe! i get it tho the jump form GCSE to A-Level is MASSIVEEEE but you got this
@@ali7ah hey babe!! okay so with bio, ALWAYS stay on top of your work. this is sum i wish i did bc as soon as it begins to pile up (both classwork and h/w), it gets messy fr. i'd say being proactive and making notes/going over a topic before actually being taught it in class is the best way to retain info bc the lesson acts as revision. making notes of keywords for each chapter (you could use flashcards, quizlet etc) helps too! in terms of making notes, i type mine up cos it's quicker + i basically just watch videos whilst following the textbook. practice questions as soon as you have FULLY understood the topic helps wrap everything up. with chem, honestly (depending on ur exam board), i find allerytutors on youtube very very helpful. again, i make notes but handwritten because chem has some visual topics like organic which you'll see soon. practice questions for chem is very good too bae. being a stem babe is difficult but we'll get through it fr. hope this helped MWAH
Congrats on Oxford!!! And great in depth tips given, thank you 😊 When y13 starts, how often would u say to review AS year 12 topics? Or do they get built in as year 13 builds on them ?
Maasha Allah tabaaraka laah,jazaakuma laah kheyran for this ,its very helpful and I love the fact that you are reminding us not to forget our prayers,may Allah bless you and protect you and your family.
Mashallah u did so well sis! I’m in year 13 now and last year was so bad. Work built up so fast and I didn’t take it as seriously as I should’ve. I have a tonne to catch up on this year. When u said that an A won’t come easily I needed to hear that cos I’ve been way too relaxed 😂 I’m predicted a C but I know I can get an A if I put in time and effort.
most realistic Alevel vid on YT. Bro just straight went oto attack mode . And Mashallah and allahumabarik as well congrats on your resutls and it made me when you brought the topic of practicing islam as well :)
You know what, you are bang on the money when you say that GCSEs are very different to A levels. With A levels, you are expected to be more independent and that’s why many students struggle with the step up. Keeping up with the work and trying to read a little ahead with the textbooks plus practicing extra questions in the text book will help. Plus past papers when you feel you’ve understood the content. Very important also to look after your health and get enough sleep, eat healthy and do some things which you enjoy in your free time to relax. Good luck to all the students here, your efforts will yield results!
Yes 100%, I feel like on GCSEs I could just do hw and pass the class and get A or B on the exam. But with A-Level I have to actively study my notes and reactions especially for Chem Psych and Math rn.
Application knowledge need to be practising questions Make the content make sense Be proactive in class Be independent Identify weaknesses Reflect on it Content questions Don’t do past papers if you don’t know the content Topic tests first Time conditions You need to put hours in to do well Can’t rely just on lessons Reflections are important Go over weaknesses Make progress Reflect
Wallah I think your videos are gonna help me ace my A-levels 😭 Edit- I swear, the deen part was so accurate, personally it’s been hard to stay on my deen and revise etc. But I completely agree straying away from your deen for the sake of school is never worth it.
well done on your grades mashallah, in sha allah i get an a star in my sciences and i hope your experience at oxford will be amazing! Keep up the good work, you are helping so many people :)
Mashallah!!! That’s incredible, I took options which are literally polar opposite to yours💀 (English Lang, History and Psych) still I want to do as well as you, thanks for the tips.
i like how u dont sugarcoat what goes on in Alvls i struggle as well trying to revise everything in a short time… anw thankyou for this 🙌🏻 it really opens another perspective of what alvls is
Literally I can relate to having people in my Alevel classes who need to be humbled. My chemistry class is the worst because half the people who do chem also do Alevel maths and get so stuck up about it. They think they're always right
Great advice, to the point, straight up. It's about internalising the information and transferring the information from book to brain. Skip the unnecessary making of notes. It's pointless. Test yourself thoroughly and understand and process the knowledge on a deep level.
Congratulations, I'm currently doing IGCSE and will be taking 7 subjects in May/June. After IGCSE I'm taking 3 subjects in A levels math, physics and computer science.
OMG!!! Many many congratulations sis MashaAllah ❤ wallahy I'm really struggling with my studies sometimes I feel giving up and I'm going to do the final exam InshaAllah please pray for me😫❤
@@nada_omar I was about to say that saying that you're just gifted is a big offense to all the work you've done, honestly put in the work and the results will take care of themselves.
OMG MashAllah well done! Also did A-level Arabic albeit that was 11 years ago. Studied economics and management at Oxford. I really miss the ISOC. I do not miss all the late nights and weekly essays 😭. All the best inshAllah.
this vedio has helped so much i'm literally starting sixth form tomorrow and i was so nervous but this vedio has really helped calm my nerves, thank you sm nada and congratulations again!!!!!!!
Mashallah and congrats ! Also I wanted to ask for ways to memorise everything you revise. I’m in yr 11 and have GCSEs next yr and I struggle with remembering stuff because there’s so much subjects and contexts to learn. How did you divide your time with each subject and how did u remember everything u learned ?
Sometimes she's so sarcastic that it's really funny lol , i really love the advice to never miss Salah i think leaving myself without reading namaz leaves me a guilty conscience.
Assalaamualaikum Nada! I just started watching you videos and Masha'Allah you are so knowledgeable! I a can't thank you enough and I pray for your success In'shaa'Allah.
what did you do to push yourself with the maths/science questions so you got A*s? how did you organize your notes and practice questions? how often did you do practice questions outside of hw? when did you start doing full practice papers? i often felt quite put off from those because i haven't seen enough of the content yet
Congrats on your results! How often would you recommend going through past papers. Ik they aren't infinite and all so was just wondering how you dealt with that
Hi Nada, i want to be like you get 4 A*s at a-level, i'm currently in year 11 and i'm thinking of revising before my a level starts like during the summer break. do you have any tips to get pre-revision done. i'm also going to be doing further maths, maths, chemistry and physics like you, please let me know on how i can start jazakhallah ukhti :)
Man massive congrats!! What did u get in ur year 12 mocks and what were ur predicted grades? I received A*AA in my mocks which I’m mad abt but I hope my predicted will be A*A*A. I started year 13 today and I’m so scared man and overwhelmed
I am a Year 12 private candidate taking the sciences (all in AQA) and i will be doing the practical endorsement but i am still unsure on what the “write up” is and how I should format this information, like is it on a word document or just on plain paper?
Salam sis, well done on getting them grades Allah humma barik laha may Allah protect you from evil eye and give you even more success jn the future, basically in year 12 i didnt get the best grades as i was quite lazy, if i use your tips and apply them do I still have a chance of getting 3 A*s ? I do biology chemistry and psychology 😭😭
ive started year 12 and i’m doing bio chem maths and i was wondering when di you recommend starting practice question? i’m going online school so i don’t have mocks like normal ppl so i don’t really have that as an indicator
I got C & D predicted even though I got Bs in my first mock but idek what happened in the end of yr 12 exams. Now I can't even apply in the uni I want. انشاءاللہ I get better grades in nov mocks & the actual exams.
ommmgg these grades are UNREAL!!! CONGRATS!
Tysm 💕
THANK YOU, it has only been 2 weeks of year 12 and i am OVERWHELMED. Also MashAllah you did so well!
Glad to help :)
Huge congrats on your A Level results and getting into Oxford🥳, that’s so amazing. I’m going into year 13 you’re my role model! Will you still be using Flora in Oxford?
Definitely!!
It’s an app where you set a timer to ‘focus’ and if you don’t go on your phone during that time you will plant a virtual tree. But if you go on your phone it will die so it motivates you to not go on your phone
@@nada_omar that’s nice you got into oxford 👍☺️
I can't believe I'm hearing that you struggled with maths you made it look so effortlessly, love your work ethic we have it similar so I hope to get the same
I cried sm 😭 I just didn’t show it and persevered
Nada you're such an inspiration for me even since IGCSEs. Last year I really struggled switching from IGs to IB but this video has empowered me to be better and work hard for what I want. Thanks for always coming through.
You’ve got this 💕
Okay wallah this happened, so today I came back from school and I was feeling so down because the subjects were getting harder and I started to sense the jump between GCSEs and A-levels then Istg I came across your channel and your videos gave me peace. Tysmmm Nadaa🥺❤️
R u in year 12 or 13,
@@lawrencia5099 12
@@janajabr46 r we supposed to be revising now ? Or later on
@@lawrencia5099 right so are you taking about GCSEs or A-levels ? If you're talking about either then I think you should be revising anyways and not leave anything for later
Aww inshallah it will get better I found it rlly hard at the start
You're incredible! I've mentally been struggling so bad with the transition from gcses to alevels because I'm really doubting myself, I don't know if I'll be able to do well at all and seeing the workload college students get seem to be stressing me out too. Man college hasn't even started yet and I already feel so exhausted and unmotivated, I don't know how to adapt to such a new environment 😭😭😭
You’ll be okay I rlly struggled with the transition at first be consistent and you’ll get used to it
we're on the same boat... but we can do this, we must do this, our hardwork WILL PAY OFF, just continue working hard consistently and the results will follow... don't focus too much on the goal, but rather focus on the system, your method of learning and build good study habits... (I apologize for any mistakes since english is not my first language)
take it easy and you'll be fine.. find a way to relief your stress.
Samme its been just one week but the jump is VISIBLE
First of All Congratulations on your wonderful A Level results and your admission in Oxford, Ma Sha Allah Allahumma Baarik. I'll be giving my A Level Exams in one month and hope your prayers will be with me, and I have to say that your tips are all unique and really helpful Ma Sha Allah, and I love how you always include deen into your videos, for deen is actually the most important thing, and I believe that if Allah is with you nothing can take away what's written from you, In Sha Allah.
Thank You so much for all those sincere advices you give
JazakAllah sis 💕🥺
OMG THANK YOUU FOR ALL THIS INSPIRATION!! I just started Year 12 and the amount of workload is overwhelming especially since i moved from an australian curriculum to the british one so your A Level content has been super helpful!!
Anytime :)💕
Same
this is THE REALEST advic video I have ever seen in my life, may Allah bless you and your family
Congratulations. Your diligence and hard work has paid off. I'm sure your family and friends must be so happy for you and that you are an inspiration to so many of your peers
Well done
Thank you 💕💕
Well done on your amazing grades!
I also got 4 A*s this year, in almost the same subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths
Congrats into getting into Oxford as well - I applied to it for Physics but didn't get past the PAT exam unfortunately, it's just insanely difficult lmao. But I'm going to start studying Physics at Durham instead the week after next, so I can hardly complain xD. I'm very much looking forward to it!
Good luck ☺️
Hey, if you dont mind could you please give tips how you score an A* in physics???? I would really appreciate it:)
@@ifrarao Hey there! Yeah, I'd love to give you some help with your Physics! It's basically my life now that I'm studying it every day at uni lol.
Is there anything in particular you're finding tough, or do you just want some general advice on how to revise and exam technique? Are you doing your A Levels this year or next year by the way?
@@Oliver-wv4bd how do u manage to revise after school? what was ur technique of understanding the concept? and some general advice on how do u motivate ur self to keep studying n not get distracted
@@lamiakhadim8958 Understanding the concepts in Physics was actually my exact method of revision for the majority of my time spent studying it. The two very much link hand-in-hand, I've found that if you can comprehend the deeper reasoning as to *why* something is, then remembering *what* that something is becomes far easier. It's true for any subject. But our national curriculum has so much content stuffed into it, that it fails to provide teachers with ample time to go into any meaningful level of detail when teaching said content. That's why many students struggle with more abstract subjects such as Mathematics (as well as those rooted in Mathematics, like Physics), because they've been taught various concepts and methods for solving questions, but have never been shown why or how it all works, and it can often be difficult to figure that out for yourself from intuition alone.
In other words, the way you learn Physics, and any other subject at school for that matter, is by actually *learning* it. Don't just follow along with what's told in lessons and accept it all as fact, and don't disregard anything that you're even a little unsure of by leaving it till later, because later is too late. Do your own independent study and research on what you're taught, and really try and understand all that's discussed in each lesson as deeply as you possibly can. Keep on top of doing this for the new content on a weekly basis and you'll thank yourself so much when seemingly obtuse notions suddenly open themselves up to you like they never have before. Things will get clearer and simpler, and the struggle will gradually diminish, until you find that all the new stuff you learn comes so much more naturally to you than it used to, and you'll no longer have to work as hard to understand it. You'll gain such a massive appreciation for what you're studying, and it'll become so much more satisfying to apply your knowledge to solve problems, because you'll be seeing those problems at a far more fundamental level with greater sophistication. And if you aren't sure yet what you may want to pursue after A-Levels, this method will help you discover where your passions lie.
So when you're taught things in class, go home and try to look them up a little bit, just to see where they come from. It doesn't have to be for long, you don't have to master Physics or anything lol, but knowing little tidbits here and there to support and act as a backbone for the stuff you're being assessed on is crucial. They may not seem like much individually, but I promise you they'll come together and build up your picture of the subject as a whole in such a gargantuan way over time.
Now, if there's something you're taught that you don't understand, even if it's just a little thing that illudes you in an otherwise familiar system, do something about it as soon as you can. I've found that going online again has aided me the best in these situations. It may take a few differently-worded Google searches and some browsing to find a website which addresses the specific thing you're looking for, but it's almost certainly out there, and if it isn't, you can post about it on a forum like PhysicsExchange to get answers from people. However, if you think you have good Physics teachers who are willing to help and who possess knowledge beyond the syllabus, then I'd go to them regarding a problem you have first. It'll be so much easier to articulate what you're struggling with via an in-person interaction, and they'll be able to walk through things step-by-step with you, with the ability for you to ask follow-up questions all the while. Unfortunately, I didn't feel my own Physics teachers were good enough to really be able to do that for me, and if you find that yours don't give you explanations you're satisfied with either, don't settle for that. You'll be far better off finding out what you need to in your own instead, as opposed to getting told something by them that's at the very best hand-wavy and tenuous, and at the very worst just straight up wrong. In this regard, if you think your teachers aren't giving you the quality of teaching you're looking for, ask your parents if they could get a tutor for you. There's no shame in it (it's not like you have to tell anybody anyway), and I myself will admit that I had a tutor of my own for Maths / Further Maths A-Level, and I wouldn't have been able to achieve an A* in those subjects if it wasn't for him making up for what my teachers lacked. This, combined with my own study at home on the side, turned me from somebody who was unsure about whether or not they even liked Maths and who was literally crying about how difficult Further Maths would be at the start of Year 12, into someone who now considers Maths to be their favourite academic pursuit, which I now gain immense pleasure from doing. By the middle of Year 13 I had stopped needing to see my tutor every week for regular sessions, and only arranged lessons here and there at perhaps less than a quarter of the rate.
All in all, the one crucial thing you have to do is make sure you understand everything you're taught, rather than simply learning a method and leaving it at that. Don't leave it all up to school to teach you everything, because even though it should, it almost certainly won't. But university won't either if you choose to go, so learning how to study independently now will only stand you in good stead for the future.
If you put the effort in to really learn things at the time of them being taught, then it'll all get so much easier for you. And your revision will also fall to a minimum - people often use revision as opportunity to relearn what they didn't get previously, which is why it takes them ages and they hate doing it. That's not what revision is all about, it should simply be you reminding yourself of what you already know. A quick flick-through of your books is all it really takes if you've made sufficient notes along the way during your own study, as well as completing as many past papers as possible in order to practice exam technique and application of your (now extensive!) knowledge.
That's what there is to it. Everything I've said might sound pretty vague and general, but I'd be happy to give you examples of how it can be applied to Physics in particular. If you're struggling with certain concepts, or how to solve specific types of questions, or if you simply have a weird question that you think might sound stupid, I'd be more than happy to help you with any of that. :) I can also provide my own A-Level Physics notes for you to use, which I tried to make as detailed and extensive as possible for myself, even if some of the information they contain is superfluous a result 😂.
As for keeping yourself motivated, I don't think I did anything in particular. My motivation came from a fervent desire to understand everything I was getting taught and to document that so my future-self wouldn't have to work as hard (and because I kinda liked the idea of having a comprehensive workbook of everything you would ever have to know for a school subject). I'm sure Google has more tips for how to stay determined and avoid distractions, like putting your phone on aeroplane mode as you work.
But do bare in mind that you don't have to work too hard. Yes, you have to put a lot of effort in, but no more than you need to understand the concepts. Going above and beyond should only be done if you enjoy doing it (if so, that's great!), because it won't aid you in the exam. If there's something you learn that you understand already, you dont need to spend the time on it. If you do want to study something, focus on what you're weak at. But make sure to live your own life and don't let school consume you - two years of torturing yourself is not worth a letter on a page, I promise you that from the bottom of my heart. Work at a level that challenges you to improve, but which you can sustain too, and success will merely become part of your routine! 😁
I'm sorry for writing so much, I hope it's helped you outin some small way. Thank you for reading this far, and get back to me if you have any questions (Physics-related or otherwise) - I'll gladly lend any advice or knowledge I can. :)
I barely managed to get into sixth form with my gcse grades and I really want to do well in alevel especially because I am doing math chem and bio . I will definitely try to use your tips and inshaallah in the next two years I would proudly be able to say that I got three a stars just like you🥺🥺🥺
Inshallah 💕💕
Bro I've also struggled to adjust to the year 12 workload to. I love how fr you are. No excuses. I'm starting right away.
I also struggled to adjust btw it took me a while for my grades to go up just don’t give up and be consistent the hard work will pay off
Thank you so much!! I just started year 12 and it’s going good, but it will get harder for sure, so thank you so much for this advice I will use it well.
Anytime 💕
bro i just started year 13 and shi is getting hardddddd (i do bio, chem and psych) - this video helped so much thanks girl AND CONGRATS
Advice to a year 12 ? I’m so stressed the work load is so much already and I just started , idk how I should start revising
i do bio and chem. any tips u would give that u wish u did to better prepare urself?
@@lawrencia5099 hey my love!! listen, i feel you omg it's a lot!! honestly, just stay on top of your work. have a habit of doing homework at school/in your free periods and then revise at home. there's obviously gonna be days where you're gonna have h/w to do at home but try to ALWAYS get it done! with revision, i honestly watch videos on the topic whilst following the textbook + then type up the notes in a way i can understand them. this is me tho, I'm sure you'll find a way to cater it around what works best for you babe! i get it tho the jump form GCSE to A-Level is MASSIVEEEE but you got this
@@ali7ah hey babe!! okay so with bio, ALWAYS stay on top of your work. this is sum i wish i did bc as soon as it begins to pile up (both classwork and h/w), it gets messy fr. i'd say being proactive and making notes/going over a topic before actually being taught it in class is the best way to retain info bc the lesson acts as revision. making notes of keywords for each chapter (you could use flashcards, quizlet etc) helps too! in terms of making notes, i type mine up cos it's quicker + i basically just watch videos whilst following the textbook. practice questions as soon as you have FULLY understood the topic helps wrap everything up. with chem, honestly (depending on ur exam board), i find allerytutors on youtube very very helpful. again, i make notes but handwritten because chem has some visual topics like organic which you'll see soon. practice questions for chem is very good too bae. being a stem babe is difficult but we'll get through it fr. hope this helped MWAH
@@div-ineee ur an angel thank u sm!!
girl you are glowing ma sha Allah
Congrats on Oxford!!!
And great in depth tips given, thank you 😊
When y13 starts, how often would u say to review AS year 12 topics? Or do they get built in as year 13 builds on them ?
They definitely build in but this depends on the subject but definitely go over it every now and then tho especially before exams :)
Allahumma Barik lahu
Maasha Allah tabaaraka laah,jazaakuma laah kheyran for this ,its very helpful and I love the fact that you are reminding us not to forget our prayers,may Allah bless you and protect you and your family.
Mashallah u did so well sis! I’m in year 13 now and last year was so bad. Work built up so fast and I didn’t take it as seriously as I should’ve. I have a tonne to catch up on this year. When u said that an A won’t come easily I needed to hear that cos I’ve been way too relaxed 😂 I’m predicted a C but I know I can get an A if I put in time and effort.
What did u gett
@@nadanuur5522 got D*D*A ☺️😆
Great job on your results Mashaallah! Starting my GCSEs this year so wish me luck.
how are they going?
@@Ieena Everything went well except computer science paper 2 which went shambolic
Just got an Oxford offer for chemistry and starting on the road to A*s in the summer amazing advice 🙏🙏
Congratulations!!
@@nada_omar thanks so much✨ just praying on those grades
I had my first day of school today! Love the vibes of a level so much better already :)
Samee
most realistic Alevel vid on YT. Bro just straight went oto attack mode . And Mashallah and allahumabarik as well congrats on your resutls and it made me when you brought the topic of practicing islam as well :)
Thank you :)
Congratulations Nada !! 🎉🎉🎉 and huge thanks for sharing your experience, giving tips and motivating others to do well.
idk if a lot of people tell u this but ur actually really funny like i wont get bored for the whole 15 mins
Aww tysm 🥺💕
You know what, you are bang on the money when you say that GCSEs are very different to A levels. With A levels, you are expected to be more independent and that’s why many students struggle with the step up. Keeping up with the work and trying to read a little ahead with the textbooks plus practicing extra questions in the text book will help. Plus past papers when you feel you’ve understood the content. Very important also to look after your health and get enough sleep, eat healthy and do some things which you enjoy in your free time to relax. Good luck to all the students here, your efforts will yield results!
Yes 100%, I feel like on GCSEs I could just do hw and pass the class and get A or B on the exam. But with A-Level I have to actively study my notes and reactions especially for Chem Psych and Math rn.
Allahumma barik masyAllah sisterrr!! May Allah continue to bless youu and protect youu
Tysm 💕💕
Application knowledge need to be practising questions
Make the content make sense
Be proactive in class
Be independent
Identify weaknesses
Reflect on it
Content questions
Don’t do past papers if you don’t know the content
Topic tests first
Time conditions
You need to put hours in to do well
Can’t rely just on lessons
Reflections are important
Go over weaknesses
Make progress
Reflect
Wallah I think your videos are gonna help me ace my A-levels 😭
Edit- I swear, the deen part was so accurate, personally it’s been hard to stay on my deen and revise etc. But I completely agree straying away from your deen for the sake of school is never worth it.
well done on your grades mashallah, in sha allah i get an a star in my sciences and i hope your experience at oxford will be amazing! Keep up the good work, you are helping so many people :)
Thank you sm 💕
you are so hard working and inspirational :)
Thank you 💕💕
Mashallah!!! That’s incredible, I took options which are literally polar opposite to yours💀 (English Lang, History and Psych) still I want to do as well as you, thanks for the tips.
same but replace history with rs 💀💀 most people be like eww bro eww to yo maths 🙄
@@borahoeee6375 I love rs too lol, hate maths tho🤢
@@555starangel_ i dont hate maths but find it very annoying when maths/science students think ur a neek for choosing essay subjects
@@borahoeee6375 yeah I deffo agree
anytime and good luck 💕💕
i like how u dont sugarcoat what goes on in Alvls i struggle as well trying to revise everything in a short time… anw thankyou for this 🙌🏻 it really opens another perspective of what alvls is
Thank you and anytime :)
This is the best advice anyone can give xx
Thank u x
Literally I can relate to having people in my Alevel classes who need to be humbled. My chemistry class is the worst because half the people who do chem also do Alevel maths and get so stuck up about it. They think they're always right
i actually loved this
Tysm 💕💕💕
finally someone who is real
Messaged you in the morning then you posted this :0 I’m blessed Alhamdulilah
Glad to help xx
Alhamdulillah I also got 3 A*s in Physics, Chemistry and Maths in A levels and I am very satisfied
Cool, good job!
PLS DO A LEVEL MATHS ( Y12 and Y13in separate videos if possible) ❤
Even though I'm only 14 this really helped because I'm trying to get in the habit of a proper study timetable before I do any exams
mashallah, congrats on your studies!
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I have a son in yr13 and one in yr9. This is invaluable advice. Thankyou!! And good luck for the future in whatever you do.
Thank you 💕💕
I have a mother with a son in year 12 and I agree with you
Great advice! Thanks, and good luck
Great advice, to the point, straight up.
It's about internalising the information and transferring the information from book to brain. Skip the unnecessary making of notes. It's pointless. Test yourself thoroughly and understand and process the knowledge on a deep level.
Exactly!!
But how do you understand a subject without notes?
SIS NADA GLOWINGGGGG MASHALLAH ABSOLUTE STUNNER EVERY TIME
Tysm 💕💕
Congratulations, I'm currently doing IGCSE and will be taking 7 subjects in May/June. After IGCSE I'm taking 3 subjects in A levels math, physics and computer science.
OMG!!! Many many congratulations sis MashaAllah ❤ wallahy I'm really struggling with my studies sometimes I feel giving up and I'm going to do the final exam InshaAllah please pray for me😫❤
Allahumma barik and thank you for the advice!!
No worries
Maa Shaa Allah
Subhan Allah
You are definitely a genius.
Am currently in Yr 12 and you are of GREAT HELP WE MUST PROTECT YOU AT ALL COST
Aww ty 😂💕
congrats on Alevel mashallah !! i just went into year 12 im supperrr nervous may Allah make it easier for us ! :)
Ameen 💕
Mashallah! A gifted student!
And a hard working one !
@@nada_omar I was about to say that saying that you're just gifted is a big offense to all the work you've done, honestly put in the work and the results will take care of themselves.
OMG MashAllah well done! Also did A-level Arabic albeit that was 11 years ago. Studied economics and management at Oxford. I really miss the ISOC. I do not miss all the late nights and weekly essays 😭. All the best inshAllah.
Thank you ameen inshallah
is it worth it doing econ and management ? debating between that and chemical engineering
this vedio has helped so much i'm literally starting sixth form tomorrow and i was so nervous but this vedio has really helped calm my nerves, thank you sm nada and congratulations again!!!!!!!
Anytime :)
Can you do a vid on resources for math and further math and like a step to step guide on how to get a good grade x
Yes!!
Inspirational
Mashallah and congrats !
Also I wanted to ask for ways to memorise everything you revise. I’m in yr 11 and have GCSEs next yr and I struggle with remembering stuff because there’s so much subjects and contexts to learn. How did you divide your time with each subject and how did u remember everything u learned ?
I NEEDED THIS SO MUCH!!! I AM IN IGCSE-1 RN TY SO MUCH
congratulations on oxford!!!
Real G ما شاء الله اللّهُـمَّبارِكْ ❄️
Thank you ☺️
Wow… this video humbled me😭😭 thank u girl and congratulations on ur results and getting into Oxford!!! I’m in yr13 now wish me luck 🥹❤️❤️
You got this 💕
mashaAllah allahuma barik, gonna be doing my gcses next year
Such a good video, thank you :))
Anytime :)
Sometimes she's so sarcastic that it's really funny lol , i really love the advice to never miss Salah i think leaving myself without reading namaz leaves me a guilty conscience.
Aww 💕💕
this is the realest video on this ive seen 💫 too bad exam's in a month 🙏 any tips on revising for bio for a C student??
i just KNOOOOW u worked really hard .. cuz alevel chemistry is a nightmare
Assalaamualaikum Nada! I just started watching you videos and Masha'Allah you are so knowledgeable! I a can't thank you enough and I pray for your success In'shaa'Allah.
Thank you so much 🥺💙
Thank you so much I’m starting my IGCSE’s next year !
Allahuma baarik❤️ I’m doing t levels but will apply what you’ve said .
Aww good luck 💕
Allahumma barik
Thanks for ur advices, just done my gcse and now just started my alevel course.
Good luck 💕
what did you do to push yourself with the maths/science questions so you got A*s? how did you organize your notes and practice questions? how often did you do practice questions outside of hw? when did you start doing full practice papers? i often felt quite put off from those because i haven't seen enough of the content yet
I did topic tests and started past papers after we finished the content
keep making bame people proud
mashallah your skin is gorgeous :)
Alhamdulilah thank you 💕
ALLAHUMMAH BARIK 🎉
I like ur passion 4 chemistry
Omg, history is killing me! I’ve been cramming all yr 12 content into 2 week and it’s actually messing me up
I got 10 A's in my past exam of high school including 3 langg
I got scholarship now I'm gonna move to abroad
Someone tell me if this is a good revision method 😭 Flashcards > blurting from memory > repeat > Practice papers
Add marking and reflecting on your weaknesses to it !
im in year 12 and im taking chem, bio and maths ( i already got my A* in arabic). Thanks for the tips they are very useful
Congratulations xx
Alhamdhullilah
May Allah arrahman bless you with more and more my love
Aameen
Congrats on your results! How often would you recommend going through past papers. Ik they aren't infinite and all so was just wondering how you dealt with that
Hi Nada, i want to be like you get 4 A*s at a-level, i'm currently in year 11 and i'm thinking of revising before my a level starts like during the summer break. do you have any tips to get pre-revision done. i'm also going to be doing further maths, maths, chemistry and physics like you, please let me know on how i can start jazakhallah ukhti :)
Congrats Masha2 allah
Man massive congrats!!
What did u get in ur year 12 mocks and what were ur predicted grades?
I received A*AA in my mocks which I’m mad abt but I hope my predicted will be A*A*A.
I started year 13 today and I’m so scared man and overwhelmed
You’ve got this if there’s an opportunity to improve take it !!
What did u get
I am a Year 12 private candidate taking the sciences (all in AQA) and i will be doing the practical endorsement but i am still unsure on what the “write up” is and how I should format this information, like is it on a word document or just on plain paper?
Salam sis, well done on getting them grades Allah humma barik laha may Allah protect you from evil eye and give you even more success jn the future, basically in year 12 i didnt get the best grades as i was quite lazy, if i use your tips and apply them do I still have a chance of getting 3 A*s ? I do biology chemistry and psychology 😭😭
Yes
Omg same now i’m asking everybody this question whether i can still get those A* 😭😭
I am taking those 3 rn in year 12 if I put the work in year 12 will it be easier for me in year 13
Thank you so much :)
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masha allah congratulation sister keep going
Starting year 12 tomorrow 😬
Good luck
I will defos go back to this just got donr with my first week of sixth form
Good luck 💕💕
If your teacher is dead 💀😂😂
ive started year 12 and i’m doing bio chem maths and i was wondering when di you recommend starting practice question? i’m going online school so i don’t have mocks like normal ppl so i don’t really have that as an indicator
Same subs! How was AS?
How do you do online school
WOW i can only hope to achieve this highly
wow i’m so proud of mashallah im in yr 13 currently im hoping for the same grades😭
I got C & D predicted even though I got Bs in my first mock but idek what happened in the end of yr 12 exams. Now I can't even apply in the uni I want. انشاءاللہ I get better grades in nov mocks & the actual exams.