PHYSICS-1PH0 · Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1)
PHYSICS-1PH0/11
(Foundation Tier)
Physics · 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
2.5 / 5
200
210 min
Particle Model and Gas Laws
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
200
Duration
210 min
Session difficulty
2.5 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The 2024 foundation series sits comfortably at a 3-star difficulty rating.
It was highly accessible, providing ample opportunities for standard recall and straightforward calculations with formulas directly supplied in the booklet.
However, the presence of demanding multi-step calculations, graph interpretation, and four high-stakes 6-mark extended writing questions ensured a balanced range of difficulty.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Maths &
Weight: 7100%Calculation
Weight: 686%Recall & Understanding
Weight: 571%Content
Weight: 457%Experimental Graphical
Weight: 343%Interpretation
Weight: 114%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Show formula, substitution, and unit; method marks need visible working.
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “State” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1.1
Min per mark: 1
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Particle model (Paper 2)
37 marks this session
Motion and forces (Paper 1)
22 marks this session
Astronomy (Paper 1)
22 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Electricity and circuits
Particle model
Motion and forces
Particle model (Paper 2)
Motion and forces (Paper 1)
Astronomy (Paper 1)
Radioactivity (Paper 1)
Conservation of energy
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1F (Foundation Tier):
Paper 2F (Foundation Tier):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Particle model (Paper 2)
37 marks this session
Practise in RevuiMotion and forces (Paper 1)
22 marks this session
Practise in RevuiAstronomy (Paper 1)
22 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The 2024 foundation series sits comfortably at a 3-star difficulty rating.
- 2Message
It was highly accessible, providing ample opportunities for standard recall and straightforward calculations with formulas directly supplied in the booklet.
- 3Message
However, the presence of demanding multi-step calculations, graph interpretation, and four high-stakes 6-mark extended writing questions ensured a balanced range of difficulty.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2024 2024
Physics
The 2024 foundation series sits comfortably at a 3-star difficulty rating. It was highly accessible, providing ample opportunities for standard recall and straightforward calculations with formulas directly supplied in the booklet. However, the presence of demanding multi-step ca
The 2024 foundation series sits comfortably at a 3-star difficulty rating.
It was highly accessible, providing ample opportunities for standard recall and straightforward calculations with formulas directly supplied in the booklet.
However, the presence of demanding multi-step calculations, graph interpretation, and four high-stakes 6-mark extended writing questions ensured a balanced range of difficulty.
- Total marks
- 200
- Duration
- 210 min
- Session difficulty
- 2.5 / 5
Session analysis
The 2024 foundation series sits comfortably at a 3-star difficulty rating. It was highly accessible, providing ample opportunities for standard recall and straightforward calculations with formulas directly supplied in the booklet. However, the presence of demanding multi-step calculations, graph interpretation, and four high-stakes 6-mark extended writing questions ensured a balanced range of difficulty.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1F (Foundation Tier):
Paper 2F (Foundation Tier):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
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Mark accessibility
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85% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Short Answer / Labeling
92·48·46%
Structured Calculations
72·22·36%
Extended Writing
(6-Mark)
24·4·12%
Multiple Choice
12·12·6%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1F (Questions…
0.95 m/minPaper 1F (Questions…
0.95 m/minPaper 2F (Questions…
0.95 m/minTotal marks
158
Total time
166 min
Avg pace
0.95
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Electromagnetic Induction (Paper 2)
95%95%
Waves (Paper 1)
85%85%
Forces and Matter (Paper 2)
80%80%
Difficulty Verdict
The 2024 foundation series sits comfortably at a 3-star difficulty rating. It was highly accessible, providing ample opportunities for standard recall and straightforward calculations with formulas directly supplied in the booklet. However, the presence of demanding multi-step calculations, graph interpretation, and four high-stakes 6-mark extended writing questions ensured a balanced range of difficulty.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 45min
- Total marks
- 100
- Weighting
- 50%
- Question types
- Multiple Choice, Short Answer / Labeling, Structured Calculations, Extended Writing (6-Mark)
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.