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Advice for exam success.

So currently I'm transitioning to 2nd year of A level, having finished my end of year exams. What is something I should be doing to ace my exams and get my desired grades. In terms of time management how do I balance learning new content huge in load and mental capacity whilst also practicing existing knowledge and remembering it all?

I do A levels in
Biology
Maths
Psychology

Any advice will be highly valued. Thanks 👍

Reply 1

LJMUStudentReps

Official Rep

Original post

by Wariya

So currently I'm transitioning to 2nd year of A level, having finished my end of year exams. What is something I should be doing to ace my exams and get my desired grades. In terms of time management how do I balance learning new content huge in load and mental capacity whilst also practicing existing knowledge and remembering it all?
I do A levels in
Biology
Maths
Psychology
Any advice will be highly valued. Thanks 👍

Hi,

Here's my advice:

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Revise the new content as you learn it make sure you fully understand the concepts

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revisit all the content from first year and revise that

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Make sure you always switch it up so revision isn't boring

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make flash cards if this is a way that you can revise

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even though it may seem early, do some exam papers! It will make you feel more comfortable when sitting the actual papers (I wish i did this earlier!)

Biology:

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understand the processes

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use diagrams and flows charts

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understand the techniques

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do a lot of data based questions

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Do past papers!

maths:

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instead of memorising, do more practicing and make sure you fully understand how to do areas of maths that you may struggle with

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if you make a mistake make not of it and try again another time

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mix topic revision with sets of maths problems to prepare for the exam

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do past papers

psychology:

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focus a lot on theories

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do a lot of AO3 work

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past papers!

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apply psychology to scenarious

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do lots of 16 marker questions (they are the questions people stress out most about

Hope this helps!
katy,
LjmuStudentRep

(edited 7 months ago)

Reply 2

Kingston Jenifer

Official Rep

Original post

by Wariya

So currently I'm transitioning to 2nd year of A level, having finished my end of year exams. What is something I should be doing to ace my exams and get my desired grades. In terms of time management how do I balance learning new content huge in load and mental capacity whilst also practicing existing knowledge and remembering it all?
I do A levels in
Biology
Maths
Psychology
Any advice will be highly valued. Thanks 👍

Hi there!

I did A-level Biology, I would recommend going over year 12 content and starting early. Doing a little and often goes a long way! I would also use revision cards for memorizing biology processes and definitions.

In all A-levels, apply your knowledge to past papers - it is the only way to assess your knowledge and to gain time management skills.

Hope this helps!

Kind regards, Jenifer (Kingston rep)