New syllabus · M25 exam data + teaching hours

10 topics to actually master
before your IB Physics exam

Year 1 was the transition. Year 2 is full throttle. These lists are built from specimen paper evidence, May 2025 student reactions, and teaching hour weightings — not just the syllabus.

SL — 10 topics HL — 10 topics M25 exam intelligence Exemplar questions Common traps
Standard Level · 10 priority topics Click any topic to expand
Higher Level · 10 priority topics Pink badge = HL only topic