If you are an IB Physics student, you have probably typed “IB past papers Physics” into Google more times than you’d like to admit. And for good reason.

Past papers are the single most effective tool for moving from a predicted 5 to a final 7. But simply downloading and “doing” them isn’t enough. You need a strategy.

| Source | Best for | Cost | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Full collections (1998–2024) | Free | | Pestle (via Chrome extension) | Random practice by subtopic | Free | | Revision Village | Video solutions + mark schemes | Paid (but worth it) | | Your teacher’s ManageBac | Official, correct formatting | Free (as a student) | Pro tip: Always download the mark scheme at the same time. A past paper without a mark scheme is like a lab without a conclusion—useless. Which Papers Should You Focus On? (HL vs. SL) The IB Physics syllabus changed in 2023 (first exams 2025). If you are taking exams in 2025 or later, do not waste time on pre-2016 papers —they include old topics (e.g., Communications, Biomedical Physics) that no longer exist.