Maths readiness
Learn how to make the most of the International Physics Summer School and refresh your maths knowledge before you start.
Tests
Try these tests to discover which topics to review. Videos showing details of the workings will be released closer to the commencement of the summer school:
- SI Units and Standard Form
- Dimensional Analysis
- Algebra
- Quadratic Equations
- Trigonometry
- Vectors
- Differentiation
- Integration.
Review videos
Watch these Khan Academy videos to check your understanding of:
- Introduction to Trigonometry
- Algebra and distributivity
- Solving quadratics
- Introduction to trigonometric ratios
- A general introduction to vectors and scalars
- Calculus and use of derivative as slope of a curve
- Using calculus to find local minima and maxima
- Integration as a tool to find area.
Review booklet for algebra
Review and practice the core algebra required using this booklet [PDF 994KB] (sections 1-10).
Contact
For further information or help, email the Physics Summer School at physics.summer@sussex.ac.uk.