Biology f214 June 2014 revision

I can't seem to find the F215 thread, does anyone have a link to it please?

Really hate this unit especially homeostasis

Really enjoying this unit! Can anyone explain the relationship between ADH and Collecting Duct, confused! thanks

So does everyone agree that using the gcp revision guide can get you an A??


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You know what's even better?
Hodder Education A2 Biology..
The chief examiner, Frank, writes tips in order to structure your revision solidly.
Ever since, I've been able to achieve 54+ in mock examination papers, and see where I would need to improve quite easily so it's extremely handy!



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Mate

What did you eventually get in F322 last year and how you finding the A2 stuff.

Hey!
Firstly, did you mean F212?
F322 is Chemistry, no!?
Aha!

I got 132/150, last year through pure luck I reckon; I will be resitting it though in order to get higher as F215 seems to be a little more challenging than expected: I'm aiming for an A* btw.

You?


A2?
F214 is my strong point due to the sheer fascination of the specification content.
F215 is marvellous too; it just differentiates the good from the great I think... I definitely need to pin down all content to the A/A*!

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Help guys, I have to self teach F214 and F215, I haven’t looked at the textbook at all yet. If I were to start from the first spread of F214 from this week what grade can I realistically get on both these modules? Also I have to do my other A2 subjects too so I can only do a couple hours of Biology per day. Thank you

Well?
F214 is designed for easier access to gain marks with set theory and a lot less application than the latter modules - F212 and F215.
If you commit to fulfil your learning time and target proper set hours, realistically, you would get a C maximum.
I mean?
F215, on the other hand, is a different story. I have been taught F215 and we still have Module 4 - Responding to the environment - left to cover.
I wouldn't want to guess the grade you'll get because I wouldn't think it'll be too high - but I could be wrong...
I can tell that F215 is FULL of content, and when I mean full, I mean... It differentiates the good from the great...

I find it somewhat challenging enough.
I hope that'll help...


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You know what's even better?
Hodder Education A2 Biology..
The chief examiner, Frank, writes tips in order to structure your revision solidly.
Ever since, I've been able to achieve 54+ in mock examination papers, and see where I would need to improve quite easily so it's extremely handy!



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Appreciate your response, I guess we'll find out how clever I really am on results day

Hope the books help me, I'm running out out revision techniques and bought AS and A2 books from hodder education. They look great so far and cheers for the suggestions

The CGP book is awful imo. It's okay for reading through and getting an understanding, but it doesn't contain the kind of vocab you need to get the higher marks. Also, some parts of the spec are outright missing from it. OCR's book, though quite well known for its mistakes, is far better for producing notes with, since it's often very similar marking points that come up in the questions.

I usually use a combination of the OCR textbook and the internet to double check it.

I completely disagree. The CGP book is almost always the source I rely on because its often of the level used in the mark scheme. It doesn't provide the whole picture but which book does?

The official book contains way too much information to learn and understand in addition to 2 or 3 other A Levels. If you go into too much detail you waste time in the exam and don't get the marks.

I got a C in the January 2013 F211 exam using the internet and the text book. Turned my focus to the CGP book (linking back to the official book) and got 100% in F215, 90% in F214. Not trying to sound an arse, just think its unfair to say you can't get the highest marks with it.

Yeah...
I do agree with components of the CGP revision experience too; it's absolutely safe enough to use it solely and has gotten me higher marks too alongside other education resources.

Anyway...
Has anyone sat the June 2013 F214 examination paper?
I had an official mock examination today and I wanted to know your experiences with it too.

I found the CGP revision guide really helpful, don't believe that 'if you only use the revision guide you can't get higher than a C'. Obviously past papers nearer the time.