Which revision guide to buy for A-A* Grade science

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  1. Revisionrobot's Avatar
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    Which revision guide to buy for A-A* Grade science
    Hi
    I currently take gcse triple science and my exams are coming up,
    I started the course in 2011 as i am currently in year 10.
    I want to get a A* in science mainly chemistry and biology as i am very strong at these topics, but dont know which revision guide to get?
    Exam board: AQA
    Btw i am not too keen on cgp guides.
    Also i tried letts but i got confused with all the additional science.
    I am willing to spend a good amount on the guides and want one that is easy to read and will contain all the knowledge for a A*grade.
    Also i dont mind getting one for each science like a biology guide, physics etc.
    I am thinking of getting collins but am not sure if it contains all the knowledge for a A* grade.
  2. jada897's Avatar
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    Re: Which revision guide to buy for A-A* Grade science
    Ask your teachers ?
  3. Revisionrobot's Avatar
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    Re: Which revision guide to buy for A-A* Grade science
    Thnx, but i want to know whats best, my school acts like a sales rep. They sell guides but they are rubbish
  4. MaxFisher67's Avatar
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    Re: Which revision guide to buy for A-A* Grade science
    the official AQA revision guides are best, mine were £5.99 each subject (each book is for each subject). make sure you get the most up-to-date one (currently 2011) READ THE BELOW LINK, IT'S WHERE YOU CAN GET THEM

    http://shop.nelsonthornes.com/wps/po...vZ0FBIS9nQSEh/
    Last edited by MaxFisher67; 23-05-2012 at 19:37.
  5. Revisionrobot's Avatar
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    Re: Which revision guide to buy for A-A* Grade science
    The reason why im looking for a good revision guide, is because i believe the better your guide the better your destination.
  6. tomaird's Avatar
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    Re: Which revision guide to buy for A-A* Grade science
    I personally like CGP, they show you exactly what you need to know in a nice easy to read format.
    Since you don't like CGP, I would recommend the official ones that MaxFisher67 suggested as they will be made by AQA so will only have what you need to know in them.
    Hope this helps
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