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Problems with memory...

I tend to struggle with science subjects, mostly because of my memory. For my AS I did a lot of revision for Biology yet only got a C overall. I was pretty disappointed with this because I felt that I'd done better (though I was predicted a D, and had been getting Us in past papers).

How can I work on this? I got an A in History, and B in Psychology (also a bit disappointed with Psychology as I thought I had gotten it down).

I really want to try and get my grade in Biology to a B overall at the end of A2, but I do struggle with my memory. Especially win regards to looking at the mark scheme and remembering the key words, I normally end up babbling because I've forgotten what actually gives me the mark even though I feel like it's at the back of my head.

Any help, please? I'm already trying to help myself by starting to study earlier than last year...

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Original post by MissML

Your memory obviously isn't that bad if you managed to get an A in History!

With regard to Biology, I recommend looking at the 'questions by topic' sections on this website - http://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/biology-revision/edexcel-unit-1/

Just scroll down to the 'A-levels and IAL' section and select the unit(s) which are relevant.

I did this for Physics, and it really helped to make things stick in my brain, because I focused at one section at a time. Focusing on these sections individually for a period of time means that you'll essentially be writing the same or similar things for each question over and over, allowing you to pick up the information a lot more easily.

Hope that helped.