Oli & Science

Fossils are preserved remains or traces of ancient life that help us understand Earth’s past. This memory booster will help pupils recall what fossils are and why they’re important.

This example shows how light intensity changes with distance from a light source using the inverse square law.
We apply the equation and use simple calculations to explain what happens when the distance is doubled.
This type of question is common at GCSE and focuses on understanding proportional relationships and using calculations to support a scientific explanation.

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In this example, we calculate the mass of iron produced when magnesium reacts with iron(III) chloride solution.
This type of question is common at GCSE and tests the pupil's ability to use a balanced chemical equation, convert between mass and moles, and apply mole ratios.
We will work step by step, starting from the given mass of magnesium and ending with the mass of iron produced.

Cells are the basic units of life. This memory booster will help pupils quickly recall the key features of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

Animal and plant cells share many features, but each has unique structures that help them function. This memory booster highlights the key differences so pupils can remember them easily.

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This exam-style question explores the physics of cooling and freezing by applying the concepts of specific heat capacity and latent heat of fusion.
It shows how energy is removed from a substance first to lower its temperature to the freezing point, and then to change its state from liquid to solid.
In this worked example, we calculate the mass of a mixture by carefully accounting for both types of energy transfer. This type of problem is common in physics exams and is an excellent test of your understanding of thermal energy and phase changes.

Memory boosters turn tricky concepts into easy-to-remember tips.

My memory boosters are bite-sized tips, simple tricks, and fun ways to remember key concepts!

Memory boosters help make learning stick through simple, practical strategies that really work.