A-Level Revision Materials

A comprehensive collection of A-Level revision materials for Computer Science and Physics. This repository includes Anki flashcards, detailed markdown notes, and pre-built Anki deck packages to support effective exam preparation.

Table of Contents

• Content Overview
• Subject Coverage
• Directory Structure
• Content Versions
• How to Use
• Syllabus Alignment
• Contributing
• Credits

Content Overview

Content Type	Description	Format
Flashcards	Question-answer pairs for active recall	.txt (pipe-delimited)
Anki Decks	Pre-built spaced repetition decks	.apkg
Revision Notes	Detailed topic explanations with examples	.md (Markdown)

Summary Statistics

Subject	Topics	Flashcard Files	Note Files	Anki Decks
Computer Science	12+	68	67	2
Physics	5	88	70	2

Subject Coverage

Computer Science

Topic	Flashcards v1	Flashcards v2	Notes v1	Notes v2	Notes v3
1.1 Structure & Function of the Processor	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
1.2 Types of Processor	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
1.3 Input, Output & Storage	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
2.1 Systems Software	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
2.2 Applications Generation	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
2.3 Software Development	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
2.4 Types of Programming Language	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
2.5 Object Oriented Languages	✓	✓	✓	✓	-
3.1 Compression, Encryption & Hashing	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
3.2 Databases	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
3.3 Networks	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
3.4 Web Technologies	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
4.1-4.3 Data Types, Structures & Algorithms	-	-	✓	✓	✓
5. Legal, Moral, Cultural & Ethical Issues	-	-	✓	✓	✓
6. Elements of Computational Thinking	-	-	✓	✓	Partial
7. Programming Techniques	-	-	-	✓	-
8. Algorithms	-	-	-	✓	-

Physics

Topic	Flashcards v1	Flashcards v2	Flashcards v3	Notes v1	Notes v2	Notes v3
1. Measurements & Their Errors
1.1 Use of SI Units & Their Prefixes	-	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
1.2 Limitation of Physical Measurements	-	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
2. Particles & Radiation
2.1 Atomic Structure & Decay Equations	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
2.2 Classification of Particles	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
2.3 Conservation Laws & Particle Interactions	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
2.4 The Photoelectric Effect	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
2.5 Energy Levels & Photon Emission	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
3. Waves
3.1 Longitudinal & Transverse Waves	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
3.2 Stationary Waves	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
3.3 Interference	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
3.4 Diffraction	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
3.5 Refraction	✓	✓	✓	-	✓	✓
4. Mechanics & Materials
4.1 Scalars & Vectors	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
4.2 Moments	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
4.3 Equations of Motion	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
4.4 Newton's Laws of Motion	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
4.5 Linear Momentum & Conservation	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
4.6 Work, Energy & Power	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
4.7 Bulk Properties of Solids	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
4.8 The Young Modulus	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
5. Electricity
5.1 Current-Voltage Characteristics	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
5.2 Resistance & Resistivity	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
5.3 Circuits & The Potential Divider	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
5.4 Electromotive Force & Internal Resistance	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓

Directory Structure

alevel-revision-materials/
├── README.md
├── LICENSE
├── CS CMB Notes v1/                    # Computer Science notes (organized by topic)
│   ├── 1. Processors, Input, Output & Storage/
│   ├── 2. Software & Software Development/
│   ├── 3. Exchanging Data/
│   ├── 4. Data Types, Structures & Algorithms/
│   ├── 5. Legal, Moral, Cultural & Ethical Issues/
│   └── 6. Elements of Computational Thinking/
├── CS CMB Notes v2/                    # Computer Science notes (flat structure)
│   └── *.md files
├── CS CMB Notes v3/                    # Computer Science notes (flat, concise)
│   └── *.md files                      # Topics 1-6 (partial coverage)
├── CS Flashcards v1/
│   ├── CS CMB Flashcards/              # CMB variant flashcards
│   ├── CS PMT Flashcards/              # PMT variant flashcards
│   ├── CS SME Flashcards/              # SME variant flashcards
│   └── Anki decks APKG/                # Pre-built Anki decks
├── CS Flashcards v2/
│   ├── CS CMB Flashcards/              # CMB variant flashcards (expanded)
│   └── CS PMT defs Flashcards/         # PMT definition-focused flashcards
├── Physics Gen Notes v1 (SME)/         # Physics notes (SME variant)
│   └── *.md files                      # Topics 4 & 5 only
├── Physics Gen Notes v2 (Mix)/         # Physics notes (comprehensive)
│   └── *.md files                      # Includes all 5 topic areas
├── Physics Gen Notes v3 (Mix)/         # Physics notes (comprehensive, concise)
│   └── *.md files                      # Includes all 5 topic areas
├── Physics Flashcards v1/
│   ├── Physics PMT Flashcards/         # PMT variant flashcards
│   ├── Physics SME Flashcards/         # SME variant flashcards
│   └── Anki decks APKG/                # Pre-built Anki decks
├── Physics Flashcards v2/
│   ├── Physics PMT Flashcards/         # PMT variant flashcards (expanded)
│   └── Physics SME Flashcards/         # SME variant flashcards (expanded)
└── Physics Flashcards v3/              # Physics flashcards (flat structure)
    └── *.txt files                     # PMT, defs, and individual subtopic variants

Flashcard Variants

• CMB: Combine - Flashcards or notes created by combining content sourced from both PMT and SME
• PMT: Physics and Maths Tutor - Content sourced from Physics & Maths Tutor
• SME: Save My Exams - Content sourced from Save My Exams
• defs: Definitions - Focused on key term definitions and concise explanations

Content Versions

All materials are AI-generated using different Claude model configurations for quality comparison.

Version 1

Content Type	Prompt Template	Model
Flashcards	ankiFlashcardPrompt_v3	Claude Sonnet 4.5
Notes	revisionNotesPrompt_v1	Claude Sonnet 4.5 (Thinking)

Version 2

Content Type	Prompt Template	Model
Flashcards	ankiFlashcardPrompt_v4	Claude Opus 4.5
Notes	revisionNotesPrompt_v2	Claude Opus 4.5 (Thinking)

Version 3

Content Type	Generation Method	Model
Notes (Physics)	revision-notes-generator Skill v3.2	Claude Opus 4.5 (Thinking)
Notes (CompSci)	revision-notes-generator Skill v3.3	Claude Opus 4.5 (Thinking)
Flashcards (Physics)	anki-flashcard-generator Skill	Claude Opus 4.5

Key Differences Between Versions:

• Version 2 uses more advanced prompts and the Opus 4.5 model compared to v1
• Version 2 notes are generally more detailed and comprehensive
• All versions now use flat file structure with individual .md files
• Physics v2 & v3 include 3 additional topic areas (Measurements, Particles & Radiation, Waves) compared to v1
• Version 2 flashcards have significantly expanded coverage
• Physics v3 notes are more concise and focused compared to v2 (~27% smaller file size)
• Version 3 uses a Claude Skill for generation instead of direct prompt templates
• Physics Flashcards v3 uses a flat structure with aggregate topic files (PMT, defs) plus individual subtopic files

How to Use

Anki Flashcards

1. Download and install Anki
2. Navigate to the Anki decks APKG/ folder for your subject
3. Double-click the .apkg file or use File > Import in Anki
4. The deck will appear in your Anki library ready for study

Text Flashcards

The .txt flashcard files use a pipe-delimited format:

Question | Answer

You can:

• Import directly into Anki (File > Import, select "Fields separated by: |")
• Use with other flashcard apps that support CSV/text import
• Review manually or create your own study tools

Markdown Notes

The .md files can be viewed with:

• Any text editor
• Markdown viewers (VS Code, Obsidian, Typora)
• GitHub's web interface
• Converted to PDF using pandoc or similar tools

Syllabus Alignment

These materials are primarily aligned with:

• OCR A-Level Computer Science (H446)
• OCR A-Level Physics A (H556)

Content may also be useful for AQA and other exam boards covering similar topics.

Contributing

Found an error or want to suggest improvements?

1. Open an issue describing the problem or suggestion
2. Reference the specific file and line/question if applicable
3. For corrections, provide the accurate information with sources

Credits

• Content Generation: Anthropic's Claude AI (Sonnet 4.5 & Opus 4.5)
• Prompt Engineering: Repository maintainer
• Flashcard Format: Compatible with Anki spaced repetition software

---

This repository is intended for educational purposes. Always verify information against official exam board specifications and approved textbooks.