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A-level revision help... like HELP/ tips

I do Alevel physics and maths and nothing has ever made sense over the last 2 years my grades have fluctuated a lot.
Doing maths questions isn't hard but I never know how to take my knowledge and apply it to the exam questions and physics I always feel like the information I know isn't fully developed as if I'm missing parts. If anyone knows any good revision resources or has had similar problems and knows some techniques that can help that would be much appreciated.

Reply 1

do exam questions then if you get it wrong memorise the markscheme. If you do enough questions on each topic you will see a pattern emerge. initially maths and physics exam questions are hard but if you do enough practice questions then you will realise they are just asking very similar questions in all the exams

Reply 2

Original post by Banana_99
do exam questions then if you get it wrong memorise the markscheme. If you do enough questions on each topic you will see a pattern emerge. initially maths and physics exam questions are hard but if you do enough practice questions then you will realise they are just asking very similar questions in all the exams

this is so true really is about learning the paper not the subject

Reply 3

To improve in Physics and Maths, focus on exam technique—practice past papers and use mark schemes to understand what examiners want.

Identify your weak areas and fill the gaps using resources like tutorpacks.com (they have loads of worked examples and past papers) or Physics and Maths Tutor (I’m sure you know them).

For maths, keep redoing tricky questions until they feel natural, and for physics, focus on understanding how concepts are applied. For maths I went over board and almost did every question in the Edexcel text book but that helped a lot.

Create a realistic study plan, alternating between topics, and reflect on what works after each session. Small, consistent efforts will make a big difference—you’ve got this.

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