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I really want to buy a revision guide for Biology and Chemistry. I just want to know do you guys think this is a good idea or is it better just to stick with class notes?
And if you do think revision guides are a good idea which ones did you get?
I preferably want one that include key definition too.
I am doing Biology and Chemistry OCR A for both and I'm doing the new spec as well.
Thank you
And if you do think revision guides are a good idea which ones did you get?
I preferably want one that include key definition too.
I am doing Biology and Chemistry OCR A for both and I'm doing the new spec as well.
Thank you
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(Original post by Sloppyjoe)
Are you GCSE or A level?
Are you GCSE or A level?
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I would not use the biology textbook, I take AQA and their book is waffle and crap. I'd use google research for in-depth knowledge, it really pays off to go and explore around the subject area.
Chemistry; since it being a more maths based science you should use your own notes and google. Lots of past papers are a great tool for revision. I learned that the papers do not care about your knowledge but rather the way you approach certain questions. Just learn the "phrases/ key terms" that award marks. e.g. in biology - "enzyme-substrate complex". Look at mark schemes too! Look how little they write in them but they give you so much space in the exam papers. If it's 3 marks it, it is worth 3 sentences.
I have bought the CGP revision guides... they are just for revision and do not cover all the spec. I have my class notes which are excellent. I make posters for every topic and do past papers.
Hope this helps!
Chemistry; since it being a more maths based science you should use your own notes and google. Lots of past papers are a great tool for revision. I learned that the papers do not care about your knowledge but rather the way you approach certain questions. Just learn the "phrases/ key terms" that award marks. e.g. in biology - "enzyme-substrate complex". Look at mark schemes too! Look how little they write in them but they give you so much space in the exam papers. If it's 3 marks it, it is worth 3 sentences.
I have bought the CGP revision guides... they are just for revision and do not cover all the spec. I have my class notes which are excellent. I make posters for every topic and do past papers.
Hope this helps!
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(Original post by Sloppyjoe)
I would not use the biology textbook, I take AQA and their book is waffle and crap. I'd use google research for in-depth knowledge, it really pays off to go and explore around the subject area.
Chemistry; since it being a more maths based science you should use your own notes and google. Lots of past papers are a great tool for revision. I learned that the papers do not care about your knowledge but rather the way you approach certain questions. Just learn the "phrases/ key terms" that award marks. e.g. in biology - "enzyme-substrate complex". Look at mark schemes too! Look how little they write in them but they give you so much space in the exam papers. If it's 3 marks it, it is worth 3 sentences.
I have bought the CGP revision guides... they are just for revision and do not cover all the spec. I have my class notes which are excellent. I make posters for every topic and do past papers.
Hope this helps!
I would not use the biology textbook, I take AQA and their book is waffle and crap. I'd use google research for in-depth knowledge, it really pays off to go and explore around the subject area.
Chemistry; since it being a more maths based science you should use your own notes and google. Lots of past papers are a great tool for revision. I learned that the papers do not care about your knowledge but rather the way you approach certain questions. Just learn the "phrases/ key terms" that award marks. e.g. in biology - "enzyme-substrate complex". Look at mark schemes too! Look how little they write in them but they give you so much space in the exam papers. If it's 3 marks it, it is worth 3 sentences.
I have bought the CGP revision guides... they are just for revision and do not cover all the spec. I have my class notes which are excellent. I make posters for every topic and do past papers.
Hope this helps!
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(Original post by cricket909090)
use snap revise, absolute god send
use snap revise, absolute god send
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