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The British Physics Olympiad is a two-round STEM competition encouraging young people to explore their love for physics and showcase their excellence in the field. It’s also a chance to be part of an elite team that’ll represent the UK at the international level. So, if you’re looking for a high school science competition to prove your mettle in physics problem solving, then this Olympiad is for you! Keep reading below to learn more about the BPhO and its important details. We’ll also give a few tips on preparing for the British Physics Olympiad Round 1 to kick-start your physics Olympiad training!

What is the British Physics Olympiad?

The British Physics Olympiad is a charitable trust based in the UK primarily focused on holding events in the field of physics. These events include high school science competitions for students of different ages, training camps, and workshops. The BPhO Rounds 1 and 2 are especially notable: the rigorous two-round paper serves as a selection process for the UK representatives of the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO). Through these competitions and camps, the Olympiad aims to foster a love for studying physics and recognize the excellence and skill of young, future scientists. Ultimately, it encourages students to continue with physics in their academic and professional careers.

BPhO Round 1 and 2

The British Physics Olympiad Rounds 1 and 2 are a group of physics examinations for the IPhO. Passing them both means you get to join the UK team (if you’re from a UK school), travel abroad, and demonstrate your physics mastery on the international stage! It’s also just a very rigorous, enriching physics problem-solving quiz contest, and so it’s taken by students—especially international students— who simply want to enhance their physics skills to the next level as well. Whether you’re aspiring to make it big and reach the global arena, or just looking to refine your problem-solving abilities, this UK physics competition can be a great experience for you.

Here are some key details about this year’s contest.

Competition Date: Friday, 8th Nov 2024

Competition Date (for International Students): Monday 11th November 2024

Papers will be available on Saturday 9th Nov 2024.

Competition Details:

The paper is divided into two: Section 1 and Section 2

Section 1 consists of a set of short answers

Section 2 contains thematic questions that require longer answers

Exam length is 2 hours 40 minutes

Should be sat within your school

Scanned student scripts are uploaded to the BPhO office for marking

These should be returned (uploaded) for marking to BPhO by Friday 15th Nov 2024 

Cost: £18 per student (4 free papers for non-fee-paying schools). All subsequent rounds are free.

Prizes: Certificates. In the past, certificates have been awarded in around the following numbers:

50 Top Gold

100 Gold

200 Silver

300 Bronze I

300 Bronze II

1000 Commendations

Registration Process: Teachers must be the ones to register for their students. They must first make an account in BPhO’s Competitions platform. You can forward the BPhO Round 1 page to your teacher to help guide them in registering.

How can I get into the Round 2 of the BPhO?

Together with scoring high in Round 1, you also need to satisfy the eligibility criteria for Round 2 and the UK team. This means that you must be a UK citizen and must have studied most of your education in the UK. See more details here. 

Are you an international student? Don’t fret! Achieving a certificate in Round 1 of the British Physics Olympiad is still an amazing feat – for one, it’s going to be a stand-out distinction in your resume when you’re applying to universities later. It’s a great way to show admissions officers that you have proven physics problem-solving skills, mathematical fluency, and a robust understanding of the subject. 

And, if you’re an international student from China, scoring high in the BPhO can give you the chance to attend the British Physics Olympiad China Camp! This is a learning experience where you’ll get the opportunity to meet experienced physics professors from top universities like Oxford and Cambridge and explore physics alongside them. Check out ASDAN China’s page on the BPhO for more information!

Tips for Preparing for the BPhO Round 1

Now that you’re familiar with the British Physics Olympiad Round 1, why don’t you take on the challenge? Here are a few tips from us that could help you navigate the Olympiad questions with ease!

Practice Past Papers

One of the best ways to prepare for the BPhO is to maximize the breadth of past BPhO papers that they have in their archive. This can help you get used to the difficulty, style, and format of both Section 1 and Section 2 questions. Take your time as well to analyze each problem and figure out the methods and theories behind their solution. 

Sharpen Your Problem-Solving

A core component of acing the BPhO paper is intensive problem-solving. You need to learn how to apply physics equations to unfamiliar and unique situations, as well as complex, real-life problems. One way to sharpen your problem-solving skills is by taking on questions from other sources as well, like the past International Physics Olympiad papers, or problems from books like University Physics by Young and Freedman.

Develop Familiarity with Key Physics Concepts

A deep understanding of physics concepts goes a long way in the BPhO. It’ll help you properly identify how to navigate and solve a certain problem. When preparing for the Olympiad, make sure you dedicate enough time to study each physics sub-field that there is! Mechanics and electromagnetism, as well as theoretical physics and energy conservation, are especially popular concepts in the BPhO.

Practice with a Friend, Small Group, or Tutor

Preparing for the BPhO with a friend, a small group, or a tutor can go a long way in deepening your overall skill for the Olympiad. It’ll allow you to engage in discussions about questions, review gaps in your knowledge, and reinforce your understanding of key concepts. If you want a more rigorous preparation for the BPhO, you can always study with physics and maths tutors online or arrange sessions with online education agencies. These online tutoring sessions can be a great way to receive structured practice sessions and personalized feedback on your physics problem-solving abilities and mathematical fluency.

Conclusion

Designed to rigorously challenge and enhance your problem-solving skills, joining the British Physics Olympiad can be a truly enriching experience for your learning journey. So why not try your hand and take on the contest? Who knows what achievements you may gain!

Last week we had a lot of kidney doctor appointments for Wayne so I didn’t get a lot done but the stuff I did I loved!

I made a scarf and magnets mostly.

I tried my hand at making temporary tattoos but I didn’t like the final effect so I’m going to try to perfect them more.

I don’t even want to know what all was on my bullet list from last week so I don’t think I’ll even look. Is that irresponsible?

I am going to consider it staying in the moment. Wink wink nod nod…

Bullet List for Today and All Week:

I’m going to burn my Money Attracting incense all day long as

I work on the Memories on Runner commission. I am so looking forward to working on it today and I

want to begin a new scarf and

work on the yoga mat since it’s almost done.

I need to get the new batch of pins ready for the consignment shop just in case

and begin a new long overdue issue of The Zen Pen because I really miss it too. 

I suddenly just got the jones to work on a new dream catcher too! 

I’ve got to go tomorrow to get the 6 foot boards for the store commission and maybe swing by the warehouse ( I met a man yesterday at the flea market who said he would hook me up with a good deal on some bottles for an upcoming venture.)

Here’s the scarf I painted:

And the magnets,

So, I guess we’re all caught up.

If you want to hang out all week pop in The Barefoot Home . I post there every single day! Random life stuff, you know, coffee, art, yoga, this that and the other. I’ll be there if you want to hang!! If not then hope you’ll meet me back here next Monday!

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