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A curated learning and teaching library for Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, academic study, exam wellbeing and professional development.
This page is designed as a personal and professional reference library: a place to collect free, openly accessible and legally available resources that may support students, teachers, trainees and independent learners in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and academic development.
The resources are grouped broadly by subject and purpose. They are not ranked and are not listed in order of preference. Their inclusion is for ease of access and general educational reference only.
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General study
General study and cross-subject resources
Useful starting points for KS3, GCSE, revision, consolidation, simulations and independent learning.
BBC Bitesize
Accessible school-level revision and explanation resources, including KS3 and GCSE materials.
Khan Academy
Broad free learning platform covering Mathematics, Physics, programming and other subjects.
OpenLearn — Open University
Free Open University courses, articles and activities, including material in Science, Mathematics and Technology.
PhET Interactive Simulations
Interactive simulations for Mathematics, Physics and Science, useful for conceptual understanding and exploration.
Seneca Learning
Free/freemium revision platform for school subjects, including GCSE and A-level content.
Cognito
Free/freemium revision resources for Maths and Science, including videos, quizzes and exam-style practice.
Mathematics
Mathematics: KS3, GCSE, A-level and Further Mathematics
Resources for fluency, revision, worked examples, problem-solving and transition towards advanced Mathematics.
MME Revise / Maths Made Easy
Revision worksheets, practice questions and videos for KS3, GCSE and A-level Mathematics.
Dr Frost Maths
Mathematics platform with videos, exam-style questions, tasks and question generators.
Maths Genie
Student-friendly GCSE and A-level Mathematics revision, including videos, practice questions and papers.
Corbettmaths
Videos, worksheets, revision cards, practice questions and 5-a-day Mathematics resources.
1st Class Maths
GCSE revision resources, practice papers, topic booklets and worked walkthroughs.
MathsBot
Mathematics tools, manipulatives, question generators and classroom-style practice resources.
Mathigon
Interactive Mathematics courses, manipulatives, puzzles and visual learning materials.
Physics & Maths Tutor — Mathematics
GCSE and A-level Mathematics revision notes, topic questions, past-paper practice and solution materials.
Advanced Mathematics Support Programme
Post-16 Mathematics resources, including Core Maths, A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics support.
Underground Mathematics
Cambridge-developed post-16 resources for deep A-level mathematical thinking and problem-solving.
TLMaths
A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics videos and learning resources.
Bicen Maths
A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics resources, including topic booklets and practice material.
PixiMaths
Free KS2–KS5 Mathematics resources, including GCSE, IGCSE and revision materials.
Dr Austin Maths
Free-to-use GCSE and IGCSE Mathematics teaching and revision resources.
Maths4Everyone
Interactive activities, worksheets and quizzes supporting Mathematics practice and fluency.
Access Maths
GCSE Mathematics revision activities, visual resources and classroom-friendly practice materials.
ExamSolutions
A-level Mathematics worked examples and video support; some areas may include commercial or freemium features.
Challenge
Mathematics enrichment, UKMT and admissions preparation
Resources for mathematical reasoning, extension, admissions preparation and Olympiad-style development.
NRICH
Cambridge-based problem-solving resources for pupils and teachers, supporting mathematical reasoning and enrichment.
UKMT Competition Papers
Official recent UKMT papers and solutions, including Junior, Intermediate and Senior Mathematical Challenges.
UKMT Video Solutions
Official UKMT video solutions supporting independent review of Mathematical Challenge problems.
STEP Support Programme
Cambridge-developed advanced problem-solving modules, hints and full solutions for STEP preparation.
Cambridge STEP Information
Official Cambridge information about STEP and Mathematics admissions preparation.
Oxford MAT
Official Oxford Mathematics Admissions Test information, past papers, solutions and feedback.
Oxford MAT Syllabus Practice
Official MAT prerequisite and syllabus practice questions for admissions preparation.
Project Euler
Mathematical and computational problem-solving challenges requiring programming and mathematical insight.
Evan Chen’s Olympiad Resources
Advanced Olympiad-style resources, particularly useful for serious mathematical enrichment and proof-based problem-solving.
AoPS Competition Resources
International mathematics competition resources; useful for advanced enrichment, though not specifically UK-curriculum focused.
Physics and Science
Physics and Science: GCSE, A-level and university transition
Resources for conceptual understanding, mathematical Physics, problem-solving and transition towards undergraduate Physics.
Isaac Science / Isaac Physics
Free Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology resources for Years 7–13, with strong problem-solving emphasis.
Physics & Maths Tutor — Physics
GCSE and A-level Physics notes, topic questions, past-paper questions and revision resources.
Cognito
Free/freemium Maths and Science revision resources, including videos, quizzes and exam-style questions.
FreeScienceLessons
GCSE Science video lessons and revision support; some additional features may be freemium.
Save My Exams — Physics
Free/freemium revision notes and practice support for GCSE and A-level Physics.
The Physics Classroom
Free high-school-level Physics tutorials, concept checks and explanatory resources.
PhET Physics Simulations
Interactive simulations for forces, waves, energy, electricity, fields and other Physics topics.
OpenStax College Physics
Free algebra-based Physics textbook suitable for broad school-to-university transition study.
OpenStax University Physics
Free calculus-based Physics textbook series suitable for undergraduate-level study.
The Feynman Lectures on Physics
Caltech-hosted online edition of the classic undergraduate Physics lectures.
MIT OpenCourseWare — Physics
Open MIT Physics course materials, including mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and related topics.
David Tong’s Lecture Notes
University-level lecture notes in theoretical physics and mathematical physics.
HyperPhysics
Physics concept-map reference site; useful as a quick conceptual reference, though older in design.
Physics challenge
Physics enrichment, BPhO, PAT and ESAT preparation
Resources for high-attaining Physics students, Olympiad-style problem-solving and university admissions preparation.
British Physics Olympiad
Official British Physics Olympiad website, including competitions, preparation routes and past-paper links.
BPhO Round 1 Papers
Official BPhO Round 1 past papers and supporting materials.
BPhO Senior Physics Challenge
Official Senior Physics Challenge past papers and resources.
BPhO Intermediate Physics Challenge
Official Intermediate Physics Challenge past papers and resources.
BPhO Question Bank
Searchable bank of BPhO-style questions, mark schemes and solutions.
Oxford Physics ESAT Information
Official Oxford Physics information about the Engineering and Science Admissions Test.
Oxford PAT Past Papers
Official Oxford PAT past papers retained as useful historical preparation material.
Oxford Physics Useful Resources
Official Oxford Physics page listing useful websites and resources for applicants.
Oxford PAT Solutions
Unofficial free PAT solutions website; useful for additional practice, but not an official Oxford resource.
Physics Online — BPhO/PAT Resources
Physics problem-solving and preparation resources; some content may be freemium or course-linked.
Computer Science
Computer Science: school, programming and undergraduate foundations
Resources for Computing, programming, algorithms, data structures and mathematically informed Computer Science study.
Teach Computing Curriculum
Free Computing curriculum resources for Key Stages 1–4, including KS3 and KS4 Computer Science.
Isaac Computer Science
Free online GCSE and A-level Computer Science platform for students and teachers.
Ada Computer Science
Free GCSE and A-level Computer Science resources and interactive study materials.
Craig ’n’ Dave
GCSE, IGCSE and A-level Computer Science videos, resources and study support.
Physics & Maths Tutor — Computer Science
GCSE and A-level Computer Science revision notes, topic resources and past-paper practice.
Harvard CS50x
Introductory Computer Science course covering programming, algorithms, data structures, software engineering and web development.
MIT OpenCourseWare — Computer Science
Open MIT materials in Computer Science, programming, algorithms, systems and electrical engineering.
Open Data Structures
Free and open data structures and algorithms textbook with source code.
OpenDSA
Open materials for data structures, algorithms and related Computer Science courses.
The Algorithms
Open-source collection of algorithms and data-structures implementations across programming languages.
freeCodeCamp
Free programming, web development, data and software-development courses and tutorials.
The Odin Project
Free web-development curriculum, useful for serious independent programming study.
Open Source Society University — Computer Science
Ambitious self-study Computer Science curriculum using freely available online courses and resources.
Teach Yourself Computer Science
Advanced self-study guide for serious Computer Science foundations beyond introductory programming.
Advanced study
Undergraduate and Oxbridge-level Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science
Open resources for serious study beyond A-level, including university lecture notes, open textbooks and advanced reference material.
MIT OpenCourseWare — Mathematics
Open MIT Mathematics course materials suitable for serious undergraduate-level study.
MIT OpenCourseWare — Differential Equations
Open MIT course materials for differential equations, particularly relevant to applied Mathematics and Physics.
OpenStax Calculus
Free online and PDF calculus textbook series, useful for transition to undergraduate calculus.
Paul’s Online Math Notes
Free notes on algebra, calculus, multivariable calculus and differential equations.
NIST Digital Library of Mathematical Functions
Advanced mathematical reference for special functions, asymptotics, numerical methods and applied mathematics.
Open Logic Project
Open-source advanced logic materials, useful for proof, logic and computation pathways.
Open Textbook Library — Mathematics
Directory of open textbooks in undergraduate Mathematics and related subjects.
Open Access Texts — Mathematics
Open-access undergraduate Mathematics textbook directory.
Dexter Chua’s Cambridge Notes
Unofficial Cambridge Mathematical Tripos notes across a wide range of undergraduate Mathematics topics.
Haiyang Zhu’s Cambridge Notes
Unofficial Cambridge lecture notes and mathematical resources, useful for advanced undergraduate study.
Cambridge Tripos Notes Archive
Advanced unofficial Cambridge Mathematical Tripos notes and resources; suitable for serious undergraduate-level enrichment.
David Tong’s Lecture Notes
Advanced lecture notes in theoretical physics, mathematical physics and related areas.
The Theoretical Minimum
Structured theoretical physics learning route associated with Leonard Susskind’s lectures and books.
Teacher resources
Teacher resources and professional learning
Publicly available resources for evidence-informed teaching, subject development, classroom practice, safeguarding, curriculum thinking and professional learning. These are included for self-study and professional reference, not as school-specific or official internal training materials.
Subject-specific professional learning
Mathematics classroom resources
Evidence-informed teaching and learning
United Learning-style explicit instruction and classroom practice
EEF guidance reports for classroom development
Professional standards, safeguarding and statutory guidance
Note: resources in this section are publicly available external links. Inclusion does not imply endorsement of any organisation, author, publication, commercial product or teaching approach.
Assessment
Official exam boards and past papers
Official links for specifications, past papers, mark schemes and qualification information.
AQA Past Papers and Mark Schemes
Official AQA past-paper and mark-scheme search for GCSE, AS and A-level qualifications.
Pearson Edexcel Past Papers
Official Pearson Edexcel past-paper search and qualification support pages.
OCR Past Paper Finder
Official OCR past-paper finder for GCSE, AS and A-level qualifications.
WJEC Past Papers
Official WJEC and Eduqas past-paper access point.
Cambridge International Past Papers
Official Cambridge International past-paper route for IGCSE and related qualifications.
Wellbeing and study habits
Exam wellbeing, study habits and support
General links for exam preparation, managing exam pressure, revision habits and knowing when to seek support.
These links are included for general wellbeing, study habits and exam-preparation support. They are not a substitute for school pastoral care, safeguarding procedures, medical advice or mental-health support.
Pupils who feel unsafe, overwhelmed or unable to cope should speak to a trusted adult, their school’s pastoral or safeguarding team, their GP, NHS 111, Childline or emergency services where appropriate.
NHS — Tips on Preparing for Exams
Practical advice on exam preparation, feeling overwhelmed, breathing, exam-day routines and looking after yourself during revision periods.
YoungMinds — Exam Stress
Student-friendly guidance on coping with exam pressure, revision stress, disappointment and asking for help.
Childline — Exam Stress and Pressure
Advice for young people on exam stress, pressure, worries and support options.
Childline — Preparing for Exams
Practical exam-preparation advice, including revision planning, equipment, breakfast, breathing and arriving on time.
Mind — Exam Stress
Guidance for young people on exam stress, mental health, coping strategies and getting support.
Anna Freud — Revision and Self-care
Guidance on revision, self-care and feeling more in control during exam preparation.
Mentally Healthy Schools — Managing Exam Stress
Tips and guidance for staff, parents and carers supporting young people through exam periods.
Anna Freud — Further Education Mental Health Resources
Resources for supporting sixth-form and further-education students with mental health, exam stress and anxiety.
Open knowledge
Open books, research and academic search
Useful portals for open textbooks, scholarly reading, public-domain texts, preprints and academic search.
arXiv
Open-access preprint repository for Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and related fields.
Google Scholar
Academic search tool for scholarly literature, citations and research discovery.
CORE
Aggregator of open-access research outputs from repositories and journals.
Directory of Open Access Journals
Searchable directory of peer-reviewed open-access journals.
JSTOR Open Content
Openly accessible journal articles, books and primary sources available through JSTOR.
Internet Archive Scholar
Search tool for scholarly materials preserved by the Internet Archive.
Project Gutenberg
Large collection of public-domain e-books, including classic scientific and mathematical texts.
Internet Archive
Digital library of books, media, historical materials and archived web resources.
Directory of Open Access Books
Directory of open-access academic books from a range of publishers and disciplines.
OAPEN
Open-access academic books, especially useful for scholarly reading and research contexts.
Wikibooks
Open-content textbooks and learning materials across a range of subjects.
Academic tools
Academic and digital tools
Tools that may support mathematical writing, programming, research organisation, visualisation and academic workflow.
Desmos
Free graphing calculator and visualisation tool for functions, equations and mathematical relationships.
GeoGebra
Dynamic Mathematics software for geometry, algebra, graphing, calculus and classroom visualisation.
LaTeX Project
Typesetting system widely used for Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and academic writing.
Overleaf
Online LaTeX editor for collaborative academic writing, mathematical documents and presentations.
Python
General-purpose programming language widely used in education, data science, scientific computing and automation.
Jupyter
Interactive notebooks for programming, data analysis, mathematical exploration and computational teaching.
SageMath
Open-source Mathematics software system for algebra, calculus, number theory, graph theory and computation.
Zotero
Reference manager for collecting, organising and citing academic sources.
ZoteroBib
Quick bibliography generator for students and independent learners.
Git
Version-control system useful for code, documents, research projects and collaborative academic work.
GitHub
Platform for hosting code, documentation, websites and collaborative technical projects.
WolframAlpha
Computational knowledge engine useful for checking calculations and exploring mathematical ideas responsibly.
Professional boundary: Current pupils, parents and carers should use official school communication channels for school-specific questions, homework, assessment, pastoral matters or safeguarding concerns. The resources on this page are general educational links and do not replace school guidance, teacher feedback, official revision materials, pastoral support, safeguarding procedures, medical advice or direct advice from a pupil’s own school.