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How do i get 85%+ in pure maths modules?

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2013leaver

I need 85% average in Edexcel c1/c2/c3/c4 to get an A, and I have like 4 months to prepare. How do I achieve this and what are the best methods- delphis papers? Questions in the book? What do you top students do? Thanks!

spec/exam style questions/exam papers/legacy papers

in that order for me.

spec- understand the content, what is being asked and what will be tested
ESQ- practice questions from text book to give you a taste of what's expected
Papers-self explanatory, practice practice practice, even more true with Maths
legacy- can also be other boards (like OCr MEi), just introduce you to more different questions.

Also make sure when marking, you take a mental note of how the examiners marks are layed out. You can pick up extra marks here and there by stating things or following method specifically, which you would not have otherwise done before.

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Old_Simon

I am a bit obsessive about explaining each step clearly and making sure it is logical. This is something not taught enough or emphasised at GCSE at all. I would always rather add a word or two than leave it out.

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username638250

It's not very hard at all. Precision and learning the mark scheme will do the trick on top of doing as many papers as possible. Don't waste time on C1 and C2 if you find them easy and consistently score 70+.