Last year, I tried an experiment with my IBDP Physics students. The idea was simple: instead of long, overwhelming study sessions, we would focus on solving just one problem, every single day.
The results were honestly incredible. It was a sure success. Students who I was genuinely worried about, the ones who were finding the subject difficult, not only passed but did so well. That success wasn’t an accident. It came from building a small, consistent habit.
The biggest enemy of learning is feeling overwhelmed. When you look at the entire syllabus, it’s intimidating. But looking at a single problem? That’s manageable. That’s something you can do today.
This program helps in two very specific ways:
- You get answers. If you’re stuck, you’re not left wondering. You have a clear path forward.
- You learn how to answer. This is crucial. So many marks are lost due to common misconceptions or not structuring an answer the way examiners expect. The daily solution video isn’t just about the final number; it’s about the method, the steps, and the thinking required to get full marks.
This year, I’m bringing it back. And the big news is that I’m extending this program to my MYP students as well. For MYP, the problems will be focused specifically on the criteria, helping you build a strong foundation of skills right from the start.
The goal is to make learning effective without adding a huge workload. It’s about smart, consistent effort.
We started yesterday, October 20th. Here is how you can join in:
- A new problem will be posted on the website each day.
- The video solution will be uploaded to my YouTube channel, ibphysicswithrao, by 4:00 PM the next day.
You can find the daily problems here:
- For IBDP Physics: https://ibphysicswithrao.com/home/dpp-ib/
- For MYP Students: https://ibphysicswithrao.com/home/dpp-myp/
It’s not about being a genius; it’s about being consistent. Let’s build that habit together, one problem at a time.
