Unit 7 BTEC applied science may 2025

Hi, so we are allowed to use laptops for section A, as for my school, my usual teacher will invigilate us and will keep our phones at the front. For section B, I have been given a guide sheet for how long to spend on each, I can share some of the notes, if it will be helpful. And this unit 7 is pretty much all about writing skills like gcse English, not much revision, just know how to word everything well, follow the writing strategy.

what writing strategy do you use? if could share it that would be very helpful

Can someone explain what you are and not allowed to do because I’m so confused?

What do you mean? Can you clarify a little bit more pls, there’s nothing to be confused, just make sure you time manage your answers so you don’t lose any time as it can take time. And make sure to use right scientific wording, and mention which article your taking your answer from if ykwim. I’m sorry if it’s confusing 🥲

I’m talking about part A , like can’t you literally just write the answer for the notes or is that cheating?

Ohh you do take notes and write whatever you can fit in 2 A4 paper on both sides which makes it 4. Whatever you can fit, choose to write or type on laptop and teacher will print. My teacher mentioned it’s best to not write your answer there because they can ask for your notes from school and mark you as fail which has never happened but to stay safe, just make sure to word it differently I could say bc I do write up like that too. for question 5 , I don’t know if we are able to note down or not I’m not sure I can tell you tmr!

Ohh you do take notes and write whatever you can fit in 2 A4 paper on both sides which makes it 4. Whatever you can fit, choose to write or type on laptop and teacher will print. My teacher mentioned it’s best to not write your answer there because they can ask for your notes from school and mark you as fail which has never happened but to stay safe, just make sure to word it differently I could say bc I do write up like that too. for question 5 , I don’t know if we are able to note down or not I’m not sure I can tell you tmr!

Ohh you do take notes and write whatever you can fit in 2 A4 paper on both sides which makes it 4. Whatever you can fit, choose to write or type on laptop and teacher will print. My teacher mentioned it’s best to not write your answer there because they can ask for your notes from school and mark you as fail which has never happened but to stay safe, just make sure to word it differently I could say bc I do write up like that too. for question 5 , I don’t know if we are able to note down or not I’m not sure I can tell you tmr!

also are u personally going to choose typing or writing which one do u think is most effective - if its typing and its on a word document how would that work because we would be able to view it later

Hi! I am personally going to be typing as my writing is quite bad and take lots of spaces, to save more space for notes typing up is good making the font small size, the teacher gets the note sent and they print it out for us. And for question 1 I struggle a lot too, I got feedback from MOCK and got a M, it’s not hard to achieve. I will like to show you how to do note taking, I can send you what I’ve been provided if you don’t have notes like that. Also you can write as much as you want as long as it is fits on the required paper which is more than enough if you make a good of use it. Don’t copy paste your notes to answer, write down key definitions that will help to build your answer. KEY TIP: for me we r doing note taking next week and will be done and have a week before our exam to practice at home if we want as we alr know q 1-4. Some people are able to remember most of the answer and just vomiting it out on the exam day.

Hi, by writing strategy I meant start by checking the what is asking, like explain or evaluate, so you know how to answer.Use a structure like PEE: make your point, back it up with evidence, and explain it. Always link your answer to the scenariothey give you this is key for higher marks. Use proper scientific terms, not casual words. Keep an eye on time based onhow many marks the question’s worth, and don’t write more than you need to. At the end, double-check you’ve answeredthe question and used the right terms. Simple structure, clear answers, and sticking to the point really helps. If you add meon ig: himrapervezz, I can send you the time management table provided to me, and more tips.

Yes please if u could send me what uve been provided for note taking that would be really useful- ive not done anything today due to burn out but ive been practicing note taking in the style i sent u like 'climate change impact animal migration' sea levels + extreme weather = unhabitable, force wildlife, reflection of human activities, reduce genetic diversity + quality - other organisms suffer, impacts predators ability to find food' - do u think this style of note taking is allowed or is that too detailed? because i know u mentioned only doing key definitions. And yes im also planning to go home and practice answering as we'll know the articles and hopefully ill manage to fully remember atleast 2 questions and for question 5 im not entirely sure if itll be based on the articles or just something random. sorry if this is a lot

Has anyone found the articles ?

Yes please if u could send me what uve been provided for note taking that would be really useful- ive not done anything today due to burn out but ive been practicing note taking in the style i sent u like 'climate change impact animal migration' sea levels + extreme weather = unhabitable, force wildlife, reflection of human activities, reduce genetic diversity + quality - other organisms suffer, impacts predators ability to find food' - do u think this style of note taking is allowed or is that too detailed? because i know u mentioned only doing key definitions. And yes im also planning to go home and practice answering as we'll know the articles and hopefully ill manage to fully remember atleast 2 questions and for question 5 im not entirely sure if itll be based on the articles or just something random. sorry if this is a lot

Hey if you add my ig: himrapervezz I can send you the pictures of the guidance booklet. And your answer style is so short compared to how much I write so you have nothing to worry about. Do not stress that much it isn’t an hard unit, surely you’ll be finee

Yes please if u could send me what uve been provided for note taking that would be really useful- ive not done anything today due to burn out but ive been practicing note taking in the style i sent u like 'climate change impact animal migration' sea levels + extreme weather = unhabitable, force wildlife, reflection of human activities, reduce genetic diversity + quality - other organisms suffer, impacts predators ability to find food' - do u think this style of note taking is allowed or is that too detailed? because i know u mentioned only doing key definitions. And yes im also planning to go home and practice answering as we'll know the articles and hopefully ill manage to fully remember atleast 2 questions and for question 5 im not entirely sure if itll be based on the articles or just something random. sorry if this is a lot