i got grade 9s in all my sciences and maths.ask me any questions you have.
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I got grade 9's in
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
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maria._.
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Advice for maths.
I used to hate maths in year 9 but now I love it.I was never that talented at math but I worked hard to get the grade I got.
Exam technique:
With maths,if you do not know how to answer question after staring at it for 5 min,fold the paper and move on immediately.Get all the questions you can do and then return to the questions you couldn't get. You will always have spare time with this method.
Break down a question until you can understand it and obv try to avoid silly mistakes by double checking at every step.
I used to hate maths in year 9 but now I love it.I was never that talented at math but I worked hard to get the grade I got.
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MATHS IS ALL ABT PRACTICE. Always remember that if you struggle on a topic.Work hard to understand the topic by watching vids on gcse maths tutor(he also has amazing gcse resources) and then work up to the hardest Q's which he does in his vids.
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This advice is for when you are like in year 11.But as you enter year 11,end of year 10 start doing the maths 5 a day questions by Corbett maths daily.This will teach you how to deal with the difficult random questions and get you used to feeling stuck and still finding a way to problem solve.
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Near the end of year 11(like Christmas time to summer term) start doing aiming for grade 9(or whatever grade you want) papers on my math cloud(https://www.mymathscloud.com/modules/gcse-igcse-o-level/practice-papers/edexcel).These are whole papers of just horrendous maths questions that have come up before or is made up at your chosen grade level.THis is the best preparation to get the grade you want.You can look at the 24 sets of other practice papers they have created which you may do weekly in class like we did at our schl.
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mithcell dye on yt does walkthroughs specifically for the grade 9 papers. look at how he solves the problem. How he tackles questions.
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Also do the predicted papers by first-class maths and gcse maths tutors that come out near exam time.
With maths,if you do not know how to answer question after staring at it for 5 min,fold the paper and move on immediately.Get all the questions you can do and then return to the questions you couldn't get. You will always have spare time with this method.
Break down a question until you can understand it and obv try to avoid silly mistakes by double checking at every step.
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by maria._.I got grade 9's in
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
Can you please give advice on how to get 9 in gcse biology,chemistry and physics pls ☺️
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Can you give advice for computer science like the year 2 work because I don't know where to get practice questions from so I can revise properly and also just give me your tips and sites and books that you made use of.
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maria._.
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by Zani_172628Can you please give advice on how to get 9 in gcse biology,chemistry and physics pls ☺️
With the sciences, the first step get the CGP guise.That has all the summaries you need.If you are still in year 10,you need to start making flashcards consistently and over the summer get through the gcse science topics you did in year 9 and create flashcards for those. This is crucial, especially for bio and most of chem.Physics is more about the exam questions.
When you make flashcards, make sure to look at the spec and tick off as you go through. If you don't understand something, watch a free science lesson vid on it, then make your flash card. And note down that topic in your list of hard topics.
Now, if you are in year 11, continue making flashcards up until halfway through the spring term.
From now onwards, you should start consistently doing exam Qs from topics you have just finished to make sure there are no gaps in your year 11 knowledge or end-of-year 10 knowledge. Christmas holidays are when you start going back to the very first topics you did. Split the topics into three parts, revise one of these parts, then do 5 exam Qs and give yourself 20-40 min(look at how many total marks you would so and it's a mark per min). Aim to only do 4,5 and 6 markers or Qs that look difficult. Hopefully, by the time you reach the time for mocks revision, you got through most of the early topics and now you can focus on making sure all of your knowledge on newer topics is good(usually as part of revision for mocks in Feb).Any topics you struggle with in mocks,you prioritise.Once you get near your exams(like easter holidays) only do revision for topics you feel unconfident in and do full practice papers in exam conditions.I did 2 each for each science.
Learn from the MS.Use the terms it uses.
Practicals
Use free science guy to get method and potential errors.(https://www.youtube.com/watchv=nKbUbfadxRU&list=PL9IouNCPbCxU3bKmUzQ4wvtRwS_n870G0)This explains all sciencey words like uncertainty, accuracy, precise etc.. applicable to all sciences
Also just like math,don't spend all your time on a question you can't get.Come back to it.
GOOD LUCK
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maria._.
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by ChimaarohCan you give advice for computer science like the year 2 work because I don't know where to get practice questions from so I can revise properly and also just give me your tips and sites and books that you made use of.
For CS,i got exam Q from
https://revisionworld.com/gcse-revision/ict/past-papers
https://www.gcsecomputersciencetutor.com/GCSE-Resources
Always learn from mark scheme and what terms the MS uses.
Practice weekly to get used to the coding Q once you are in spring term year 11 and 8 markers in theory.
this guy was the best:https://www.youtube.com/@GCSEComputerScienceTutor/videos
https://www.gcsecomputersciencetutor.com/Programming-Resources to improve coding.
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by maria._.With the sciences, the first step get the CGP guise.That has all the summaries you need.If you are still in year 10,you need to start making flashcards consistently and over the summer get through the gcse science topics you did in year 9 and create flashcards for those. This is crucial, especially for bio and most of chem.Physics is more about the exam questions.
When you make flashcards, make sure to look at the spec and tick off as you go through. If you don't understand something, watch a free science lesson vid on it, then make your flash card. And note down that topic in your list of hard topics.
Now, if you are in year 11, continue making flashcards up until halfway through the spring term.
From now onwards, you should start consistently doing exam Qs from topics you have just finished to make sure there are no gaps in your year 11 knowledge or end-of-year 10 knowledge. Christmas holidays are when you start going back to the very first topics you did. Split the topics into three parts, revise one of these parts, then do 5 exam Qs and give yourself 20-40 min(look at how many total marks you would so and it's a mark per min). Aim to only do 4,5 and 6 markers or Qs that look difficult. Hopefully, by the time you reach the time for mocks revision, you got through most of the early topics and now you can focus on making sure all of your knowledge on newer topics is good(usually as part of revision for mocks in Feb).Any topics you struggle with in mocks,you prioritise.Once you get near your exams(like easter holidays) only do revision for topics you feel unconfident in and do full practice papers in exam conditions.I did 2 each for each science.
Learn from the MS.Use the terms it uses.
Practicals
Use free science guy to get method and potential errors.(https://www.youtube.com/watchv=nKbUbfadxRU&list=PL9IouNCPbCxU3bKmUzQ4wvtRwS_n870G0)This explains all sciencey words like uncertainty, accuracy, precise etc.. applicable to all sciences
Also just like math,don't spend all your time on a question you can't get.Come back to it.
GOOD LUCK
When you make flashcards, make sure to look at the spec and tick off as you go through. If you don't understand something, watch a free science lesson vid on it, then make your flash card. And note down that topic in your list of hard topics.
Now, if you are in year 11, continue making flashcards up until halfway through the spring term.
From now onwards, you should start consistently doing exam Qs from topics you have just finished to make sure there are no gaps in your year 11 knowledge or end-of-year 10 knowledge. Christmas holidays are when you start going back to the very first topics you did. Split the topics into three parts, revise one of these parts, then do 5 exam Qs and give yourself 20-40 min(look at how many total marks you would so and it's a mark per min). Aim to only do 4,5 and 6 markers or Qs that look difficult. Hopefully, by the time you reach the time for mocks revision, you got through most of the early topics and now you can focus on making sure all of your knowledge on newer topics is good(usually as part of revision for mocks in Feb).Any topics you struggle with in mocks,you prioritise.Once you get near your exams(like easter holidays) only do revision for topics you feel unconfident in and do full practice papers in exam conditions.I did 2 each for each science.
Learn from the MS.Use the terms it uses.
Practicals
Use free science guy to get method and potential errors.(https://www.youtube.com/watchv=nKbUbfadxRU&list=PL9IouNCPbCxU3bKmUzQ4wvtRwS_n870G0)This explains all sciencey words like uncertainty, accuracy, precise etc.. applicable to all sciences
Also just like math,don't spend all your time on a question you can't get.Come back to it.
GOOD LUCK
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maria._.
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by Zani_172628thank you so much!!For the exam question topic,which site did you use?
PMT,MME revise
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by maria._.I got grade 9's in
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
My maths teacher is saying that i should be revising constantly, what do you think? when should I start revising?
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maria._.
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by user22205My maths teacher is saying that i should be revising constantly, what do you think? when should I start revising?
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by maria._.I got grade 9's in
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
I was wondering if you had advice/resources for english lit + lang as I'm struggling in those a bit. For english lit, I'd appreciate any tips for AIC and ACC specifically and english lang about exam technique in particular Paper 1 Q5 and Paper 2 in general.
Thanks!
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maria._.
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by *LifeHappens*Hi great grades!
I was wondering if you had advice/resources for english lit + lang as I'm struggling in those a bit. For english lit, I'd appreciate any tips for AIC and ACC specifically and english lang about exam technique in particular Paper 1 Q5 and Paper 2 in general.
Thanks!
I was wondering if you had advice/resources for english lit + lang as I'm struggling in those a bit. For english lit, I'd appreciate any tips for AIC and ACC specifically and english lang about exam technique in particular Paper 1 Q5 and Paper 2 in general.
Thanks!
idk what you meant by AIC and ACC.Was that part of AQA english lit?For Paper 1 Q5,first thing I did was make a glossary with synonyms for common words like good,bad,busy etc...Mr everything english also has a great video with ambitious vocab to replace 50 common words.I also learned a lot of ambitious vocabulary from watching first-rate tutors(she has videos on ambitious and interesting metaphors, onomatopoeia etc.. you can plug into your piece no matter what. Personally,I always went with description for my Q5, since it doesn't matter if you run out of time.I got my technique from (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4EQopHP5AU).I practised for Q5's by just writing up a plan for a lot of descriptive Q and also did a few mock tests writing the whole thing.
For paper2, again I watched the how to get full marks in paper 2 series by first rate tutors. Then, when i do Q3 and 4 i always make sure to link back to the writer's feelings.Just like in paper 1,i practiced for Q5 by doing a lot of plans.Read a few model answers to get the jist of it.
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by maria._.Hi,
idk what you meant by AIC and ACC.Was that part of AQA english lit?For Paper 1 Q5,first thing I did was make a glossary with synonyms for common words like good,bad,busy etc...Mr everything english also has a great video with ambitious vocab to replace 50 common words.I also learned a lot of ambitious vocabulary from watching first-rate tutors(she has videos on ambitious and interesting metaphors, onomatopoeia etc.. you can plug into your piece no matter what. Personally,I always went with description for my Q5, since it doesn't matter if you run out of time.I got my technique from (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4EQopHP5AU).I practised for Q5's by just writing up a plan for a lot of descriptive Q and also did a few mock tests writing the whole thing.
For paper2, again I watched the how to get full marks in paper 2 series by first rate tutors. Then, when i do Q3 and 4 i always make sure to link back to the writer's feelings.Just like in paper 1,i practiced for Q5 by doing a lot of plans.Read a few model answers to get the jist of it.
idk what you meant by AIC and ACC.Was that part of AQA english lit?For Paper 1 Q5,first thing I did was make a glossary with synonyms for common words like good,bad,busy etc...Mr everything english also has a great video with ambitious vocab to replace 50 common words.I also learned a lot of ambitious vocabulary from watching first-rate tutors(she has videos on ambitious and interesting metaphors, onomatopoeia etc.. you can plug into your piece no matter what. Personally,I always went with description for my Q5, since it doesn't matter if you run out of time.I got my technique from (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4EQopHP5AU).I practised for Q5's by just writing up a plan for a lot of descriptive Q and also did a few mock tests writing the whole thing.
For paper2, again I watched the how to get full marks in paper 2 series by first rate tutors. Then, when i do Q3 and 4 i always make sure to link back to the writer's feelings.Just like in paper 1,i practiced for Q5 by doing a lot of plans.Read a few model answers to get the jist of it.
Oh sorry I meant a christmas carol + an inspector calls for english lit
I think I'll go with the description in that case because you're right that it won't affect the flow of my writing even if I run out of time and I'll defo check out first rate tutors
Thanks!
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maria._.
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by *LifeHappens*Oh sorry I meant a christmas carol + an inspector calls for english lit
I think I'll go with the description in that case because you're right that it won't affect the flow of my writing even if I run out of time and I'll defo check out first rate tutors
Thanks!
I think I'll go with the description in that case because you're right that it won't affect the flow of my writing even if I run out of time and I'll defo check out first rate tutors
Thanks!
really sorry.I did the lord of the flies and great expectations.So I can't help with english lit.
Good luck on your exams
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by maria._.really sorry.I did the lord of the flies and great expectations.So I can't help with english lit.
Good luck on your exams
Good luck on your exams
No problem but thanks for the english language advice!
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by maria._.I got grade 9's in
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
pleaseee can I have some advice on how you got a 9 in eduqas re!!! i’m struggling so badly with it, and i’m usually good with essay-based subjects (i get 9s in english and history, but the highest i’ve ever gotten in re was a 6)
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maria._.
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by babysp1ce666pleaseee can I have some advice on how you got a 9 in eduqas re!!! i’m struggling so badly with it, and i’m usually good with essay-based subjects (i get 9s in english and history, but the highest i’ve ever gotten in re was a 6)
Well I learned a structure for each Q.
Q2-point,quote,explain and link 1x and one other point and explain.no need for a quote
Q3-point,quote,explain,link.2x For the quote,it doesn’t have to be an actual line from the bible.
You can reference parables as your quote.my fav quote for everything is “made in the image and likeness of god” or the golden rule.
Q4-you have to explain the viewpoints of different beliefs.At least 2 and then evaluate the SOURCE you used to explain their belief.You do this by just saying that the other group doesn’t believe in a certain viewpoint cuz they don’t think the pope has authority,they don’t take bible literally etc…Or for atheists there is no belief in god.But make sure you mention at least one Catholic belief.If you only have 2 viewpoints,try to include 2 quotes for one viewpoint
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by maria._.I got grade 9's in
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
hi, how did u revise for english?
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by maria._.I got grade 9's in
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
AQA bio, chem and physics (higher) GCSE
Maths edexcel(higher) also did the level 3 algebra paper with a pass
Spanish AQA
Geography OCR A
CS OCR
RE eduqas
8 in english lit AQA,7 in english lang.AQA
I don't particularly love english but if anyone wants to always scrape a 7 or 8 just for the grade I can help you.But haven't got a passion for it.
But with the others, I am happy to help as many people as possible to get that grade 9.
I do a level math,chem and bio.
can i ask what the 2024 geography and CS papers were like
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maria._.
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by llllIIIIIllllcan i ask what the 2024 geography and CS papers were like
The CS papers were probably the easiest papers I have ever sat. Apart from the last question, every other CS paper 2 Q was easily doable, which is rarely the case. I would say brace yourself for the gcses cuz ik OCR is waiting to pull some horrible Q's they haven't been able to do for a while cuz of covid. You'll honestly be fine if you do enough practice Q's and know the theory inside out.
The geography papers were a mixed bag.Paper 1 I remember was pretty straight forward but the paper 2 had a horrendous 12 marker on the effect of culture on the global city(Rosario).Paper 3 wasn't too bad.I did a lot better that mocks since on the gcse i knew how to do synoptic Q's.
Hope that helps!!!!
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