Using Past papers
16/04/2009 by admin.
Past papers can be used to focus your revision.
They will tell you the scope of the exam and the sort of answers the examiner wants.
If you look at several years examples you will see common areas which may be in the actual paper you will sit.
Use the paper to time your exam and check you can finish it in time.
Practice the same exam over and over again.
Combine the past papers with your notes and text books. You should vary how you revise
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Learning Strategies
23/03/2009 by admin.
Learning strategies
These sections are for students who need help to understand what is happening with their exams and can help if you find your teacher difficult to follow.
Section 1
What to look for: -
Know what Exam Boards you are sitting for each subject.
Know what number or modules you are sitting e.g. OCR Physics part B.
Know what the website address for each board you are sitting e.g. aqa.org.uk.
Download pdf files of: -
Syllabus
Past papers
Past paper answers
Examiner’s report
Why you need items in 4 areas
The Syllabus will give a list of topics, which could be covered in the exam
Each section will give more detailed breakdown of what is needed. Take for example Chemistry A section may be on Atoms and Molecules. It may be divided down to items on atoms and then structure and then specific parts of the structure.Use this breakdown to compile a revision checklist
Past papers will allow you to see how the exam is set out and what the scope of the questions is.Exams are set out in syllabus order, so that you need to know certain topics in each question.
1/ The question will often ask for a definition and then a problem based on the definition.
2/ Use the questions to practice; get use to the style of the questions. Check against the answers against the answer papers.
Past paper answers allow you to see what the examiner wants in an answer.
By examining several papers you can see what is needed in an answer and what points are given for each part.
Examiner’s reports tell you how people answered the questions and where they did not answer correctly.
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Exam Help
19/03/2009 by admin.
This blog was set up to help my students and others who may be having problems with Biology,Chemistry and Physics at A level and Degree level.
Today’s blog is about how to work out a work schedule from the syllabus.
1. Find the module syllabus for each of the subjects from the website.
2. Divide the number of points by the number of weeks until the exam. The number should be adjusted to take account of holidays etc.
3. If you find you have no teacher for a subject this method will allow you to stay on track.
4. Be systematic on working through the points.
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