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Exam Techniques for GCSE Science

As I have been studying for the AQA Science GCSE recently, I have noticed that as I am working through the material I usually understand the content. However, when I do past papers I sometimes get confused about what a question is asking and I find it difficult to apply my knowledge correctly.

Does anyone else get this same problem?
And does anyone have any exam techniques specifically for science?

Thanks :smile:

:smile:

(edited 8 years ago)

Original post by Amz77

As I have been studying for the AQA Science GCSE recently, I have noticed that as I am working through the material I usually understand the content. However, when I do past papers I sometimes get confused about what a question is asking and I find it difficult to apply my knowledge correctly.

Does anyone else get this same problem?
And does anyone have any exam techniques specifically for science?

Thanks :smile:

:smile:

Here's a few tips:

•

Record yourself talking and listen to yourself when you commute

•

Makes notes on every topic

•

Try summarising your content

•

Talk through all content with someone willing to listen

•

Revision cards are good for summarising

I'm sure once you've covered all the content you won't find it difficult to apply your knowledge to the question.

Other exam tips:

•

Take your time to read the question carefully

•

Underline keywords to emphasise to yourself what you are looking to answer

•

If ever in an exam situation you don't have enough time to answer a question then bullet point the key points of the essay you could have written

•

Be sure to use keywords as that's what gets you the marks

Hope this helps! :h:

:h:

OP

Original post by undercxver

Here's a few tips:

•

Record yourself talking and listen to yourself when you commute

•

Makes notes on every topic

•

Try summarising your content

•

Talk through all content with someone willing to listen

•

Revision cards are good for summarising

I'm sure once you've covered all the content you won't find it difficult to apply your knowledge to the question.

Other exam tips:

•

Take your time to read the question carefully

•

Underline keywords to emphasise to yourself what you are looking to answer

•

If ever in an exam situation you don't have enough time to answer a question then bullet point the key points of the essay you could have written

•

Be sure to use keywords as that's what gets you the marks

Hope this helps! :h:

:h:

Thank you so much!! :smile:

:smile:

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