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Done quite a lot of revision today, mainly just focused on both biology units. Already have written notes but I have started to type the notes up to aid my written notes, it really helps. Will do two past papers tomorrow (did an F211 one last week and got 57/60). :smile:

Reply 21

KanKan

Original post by geor

Do we need to know about the circulatory system of insects? It's in the book but...

I think I remember seeing a question asking about the difference between an open and closed circulatory system and the merits of those etc... but nothing on specific insects :smile:

Reply 22

upthegunners

who gives a dime about the circulatory system of a ****ing grasshopper

Reply 23

LaughingGas

Original post by upthegunners

who gives a dime about the circulatory system of a ****ing grasshopper

Haha, I couldn't agree more. It really is simple though, it's an open circulatory system and the heart is segmented (in simple terms). :colondollar:

I'm going by a different technique of revision now, I aiming to set myself targets, like get 2 chapters done and understood for say F212. It does take longer but it works.

How's your revision going?

Reply 24

upthegunners

Original post by LaughingGas

Haha, I couldn't agree more. It really is simple though, it's an open circulatory system and the heart is segmented (in simple terms). :colondollar:

I'm going by a different technique of revision now, I aiming to set myself targets, like get 2 chapters done and understood for say F212. It does take longer but it works.

How's your revision going?

haha

ohh nice, i revised most of the year for biology so I understand most things..

I just need to nail the exam technique, so the only thing I am doing is pastpaper question and if I happen to not understand something I'll read over it in my revision guide!

Reply 25

Shadow_Amber

Just thought I'd post some predictions.

Cardiac cycle, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide curves-fetal + adult haemoglobin, bohr shift, meiosis and spirometer.

Any guesses on the plant stuff??

Reply 26

Munrot07

Original post by Shadow_Amber

Just thought I'd post some predictions.

Cardiac cycle, Oxygen and Carbon Dioxide curves-fetal + adult haemoglobin, bohr shift, meiosis and spirometer.

Any guesses on the plant stuff??

Translocation as transpiration and xylem came up in january. I doubt the cardiac cycle will come up in june but don't try and predict, just revise everything :P

Reply 27

upthegunners

My predictions

9 Mark question on mitosis (got a feeling that this is going to be on)

a question on the function of a specific organelle

Magnification question

Spirometer 6 mark question

Question asking to label the xylem and phloem on a leaf

Reply 28

LaughingGas

So what scores are you guys hitting in F211 past papers?

Reply 29

upthegunners

Original post by LaughingGas

So what scores are you guys hitting in F211 past papers?

80-85% Mostly

you?

Reply 30

LaughingGas

Original post by upthegunners

80-85% Mostly

you?

Nice scores! Especially as its your first time taking this exam.

my score ranges from 83% (lowest so far) to 95%

(edited 10 years ago)

Reply 31

LaughingGas

My predictions are:

• The need for exchange surfaces
• Spirometer
• Vessels (Lymphatic system, arteries etc.)
• Haemoglobin
• Plant transport (aphids and mass flow)

I'm still revising everything though, can't risk it :P

Reply 32

LaughingGas

Original post by geor

I think this is a good guess! Especially the spirometer.

hehe, how's your revision coming along? :smile:

Reply 33

upthegunners

Original post by LaughingGas

hehe, how's your revision coming along? :smile:

are you doing old spec questions too? :smile:

Reply 34

LaughingGas

Original post by upthegunners

are you doing old spec questions too? :smile:

No, I just stick to the current spec questions. That way I can see what examiners want for this spec.
:smile:

You?

(edited 10 years ago)

Reply 35

upthegunners

Original post by LaughingGas

No, I just stick to the current spec questions. That way I can see what examiners want for this spec.
:smile:

You?

I see

I am currently doing old spec and will be moving onto new spec very soon. ( i have already done new spec once and some papers twice) I just need to synchronize myself fully with the examiners. For f212 I have not done a lot :s

Reply 36

LaughingGas

Original post by upthegunners

I see

I have to do a bit for F212, haven't started papers yet, will hopefully get 1 or 2 done this weekend. :smile:

I have been doing notes (I now have two sets of notes). I have not used the textbook, I feel it includes too much, there's a few mistakes too :frown:

For me past papers and the CGP book does it!

Reply 37

upthegunners

Original post by LaughingGas

I have to do a bit for F212, haven't started papers yet, will hopefully get 1 or 2 done this weekend. :smile:

I have been doing notes (I now have two sets of notes). I have not used the textbook, I feel it includes too much, there's a few mistakes too :frown:

For me past papers and the CGP book does it!

I have done all the past papers for it once :smile:

I don't take notes- it doesn't work for me. I just cannot remember them :lol:

I just answer questions then read the revision book now :smile:

Works for me :smile:

I am really motivated now as I got my chemistry mock back and got an A today and I have barely done anything for it yet :biggrin:

yikes! It was an actual past paper I had not even done before too :smile:

good luck :P

Reply 38

LaughingGas

Original post by upthegunners

I have done all the past papers for it once :smile:

I don't take notes- it doesn't work for me. I just cannot remember them :lol:

I just answer questions then read the revision book now :smile:

Works for me :smile:

I am really motivated now as I got my chemistry mock back and got an A today and I have barely done anything for it yet :biggrin:

yikes! It was an actual past paper I had not even done before too :smile:

good luck :P

Nice!!! Well done buddy!

Yeah, I do the exact same, though I just wanted to do something active and type notes on the PC as well as written ones. After this I just read and do past papers, the CGP book is awesome! :biggrin:

Reply 39

upthegunners