Learning Objectives All Realise that this is the

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 Surviving your NQT year You are here! QT NQT Io. P NQT Conference Monday 14 th July 2014 Tim Gilchrist ?

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 First things first Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference ?

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 How did I get here? Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference ?

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 The ambition Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference ?

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 The reality. . . Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference ?

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Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 The main challenge Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference ?

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 What works? Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference ?

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 Physics is hard…. • • • Success breeds confidence Physical models make concepts easier Active learning Context Tell them how difficult it is! Make it fun!. . Speed=Distance/Time ?

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 Easy wins! Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference ?

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 Two sixth form tips! 1. Sort the maths early! 2. Force them solve problems in six steps: 1. Analyse the question to extract the key data and remove extraneous information 2. Draw a diagram to show the key features of the problem 3. Identify which physical principles will help you solve the problem 4. Select the appropriate equations and create your solution algebraically 5. Insert your numbers into the solution and simplify indices before doing your final calculation 6. Check the order of magnitude and units of the answer! ?

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 Where to get help Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference ?

Learning Objectives All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 Remember however hard it seems: This is the best job in the world but it takes time to get good at it! Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference ?

Learning Objectives Io. P - The NQT year Saturday, October 31, 2020 All: Realise that this is the start of something really exciting! Most: Understand that quantum mechanics is pretty easy compared to 10. 7 last period on a Friday! Questions? Some: Decide to stick around and make a difference ?