Senior Physics Challenge (online)

SPC Online

The SPC Online Competition takes place in the last week of January, and is open from Monday 20^th - Friday 24^th January 2025.

It consists of two 30-minute sets of multiple choice questions which are largely about physics ideas, but also encouraging some wider reading and interest in the subject. It is an opportunity for students to take part in a national physics competition and to develop their confidence in the subject. It is definitely a quiz which is accessible to sound students but not an ''Olympiad Challenge''.

Length - 2 x 30 minutes (can be sat on different days if required) with each section containing 20 questions.

Sat within your school supervised by the teacher. It may not be sat by students at home.

Competition date: can be sat anytime during the week Monday 20^th to Fri 24^th Jan 2025 under teacher supervision.

Marked online and grade boundaries then made available to schools.

Full details, instructions and the competition itself are available through the Competition Platform.
Cost: £20 for a school entry of up to 999 students
Prizes: Certificates

The Report on the SPC can be downloaded after the competition from the Competition Platform.

Senior Physics Challenge Online Competition - 10 Sample Questions

Geometry

This course encompasses a range of Geometry topics such as coordinate and spatial geometry, introductory trigonometry, angles, parallel lines, congruent and similar triangles, polygons, circles, the Pythagorean Theorem, and more. Emphasis will be placed on reinforcing Algebra skills and enhancing critical thinking through problem-solving in both mathematical and real-world contexts.

Where do you hold your classes?

We hold our classes online or on-site on Saturdays at our branch in Pimlico Academy, London.
You can find our timetable here.

What do you need to start learning online?

For lessons you only need a computer or phone with a microphone, camera and Internet access. Wherever you are - in London, Nottingham, New York or Bali - online lessons will be at hand.

When can I take the trial lesson?

You can get acquainted with the school at any time convenient for you. To do this, just leave a request and sign up for a lesson.

What should I expect from the trial lesson?

The trial lesson is a 30-minute online session designed to get a sense of how your child approaches mathematical thinking and problem solving. (In practice, it often runs a bit longer if the student is engaged!)

We typically explore a range of fun and challenging problems drawn from competitions. We adapt the difficulty based on how the student responds, aiming to make it both accessible and stimulating.

After the session, we’ll have a quick conversation with the parent to share observations and suggest a personalised path forward.

I can't attend class, what should I do?

It is OK, it happens! Students have the opportunity to cancel a lesson up to 8 hours before the scheduled time without loss of payment. So you can reschedule it for a convenient time, and the teacher will have the opportunity to

I don't have much free time, will I have time to study?

Learning can take place at your own pace. We will select a convenient schedule and at any time we will help you change the schedule, take a break or adjust the program.

How long is one lesson?

All classes last 1 hour.