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ABB from CCD in a month?

I'm studying maths (edexcel), physics and computer science (both aqa). I've got my first exam in around 45 days and I was wondering if anyone's been in a similar position to me? I can get into University with only BBC but I'd like the higher grades if that makes sense. Thanks

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Making a jump from CCD to ABB is definitely possible, but it requires a lot of work to get it done.
I would recommend going through PMT and TOP for physics as this helped me a lot in physics so far. DO practice papers now. this is the best time to do past papers for AQA A level physics.
Not sure what to say about computing as I haven't chosen it for A Level, but I would try to maximise as many marks from the NEA where possible, unless you have done it already. Try exam style questions from Exampro or maybe from the old spec.
For maths, use PMT and other sites as well for A level Maths. Just practice exam questions from PMT, that would be the best way to do so.
I am not sure how long your easter break is, but try to complete as many practice papers for your subjects. I am in a similar situation where I have been stuck with Grade BBC for my term tests in Maths, Physics and DT. Hopefully, I can get AAB for Mechanical Engineering, but I guess i'll have to find out.
Hi everyone,

Apologies for leaping into your thread! Just saw this and thought I'd try and help a bit as someone who's already been through A-Levels.

TLDR: Yes, you can improve your CCD to ABB as long as you start revising smartly.

Yes, as has been said, practice papers are your friends

Their markschemes are also helpful. When you've done a paper, take the markscheme (should be available on the same webpage as the papers) and make revision cards of the questions you didn't get correct.

Make sure you understand your mistakes. If the markscheme has a different answer, go through their working out and make sure you understand it. If you don't - use your teachers.

If theres something you are not clear on, ask your teachers if they'd be willing to meet for fifteen minutes after class or at lunch and ask if they will explain it to you.

When you understand your content, teach it to someone else. Parents or friends. Teaching a topic to someone else assuming no knowledge is a great way to solidify your memory and understanding of it.


It sounds like you're in the right mindset wanting to improve. Just use your time wisely. Set small goals to go through a few topics for each subject a day, stay an hour or so after school every day to do some extra questions practice, make flashcards, colour coded posters and markscheme Q+A cards, and asking questions, and I'm confident that you can improve your PGs.

I hope this helps and good luck!

Holly
University of Bath

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