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Best.Na.i

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Hey I'm currently studying A-level Aqa Business and was wondering if anyone has any tips to get an A* and just revising? any help is appreciated! :smile:

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UniofLawstudent2

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by Best.Na.i

Hey I'm currently studying A-level Aqa Business and was wondering if anyone has any tips to get an A* and just revising? any help is appreciated! :smile:

This advice was given to me by my sixth form, and I've heard it an infinite number of times on Ted-talks and other channels.

1. Map the spec:

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Make a complete list of all topics and subtopics from the AQA specification.

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Tick off what you’ve fully understood vs what needs work.

2. Spaced repetition:

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Use flashcards (physical or apps like Anki/Quizlet) to regularly revisit key theories, definitions, and models.

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Focus on areas you forget most, don’t waste time on what’s already nailed.

3. Topic summaries:

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Condense each unit into 1–2 pages of key points, diagrams, and example businesses.

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These act as quick revision sheets before exams.

4. Targeted past paper practice:

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Do questions topic by topic, not just full papers at first.

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Track your performance: make a spreadsheet of your average score per topic and question type.

5. Diagnose weaknesses:

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Identify if low scores are due to lack of knowledge or poor exam technique (e.g., missing the command word, weak analysis).

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Adjust revision to focus on your weaker areas.

6. Regular review cycle:

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Every 1–2 weeks, revisit weak topics, redo tricky past questions, and update your progress tracking.

These tips can be used for any of your A-levels, not just business.
Tip 4 is really important imo, I would waste time doing entire exam papers and not improving as I knew half the topics really well, but would still go over them, instead of reinvesting that time in weaker areas, but it's really important you step out of the comfort zone.

Hope this helped,
Ulaw,
Alfred.

(edited 1 month ago)

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Kingston Trenyce

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by Best.Na.i

Hey I'm currently studying A-level Aqa Business and was wondering if anyone has any tips to get an A* and just revising? any help is appreciated! :smile:

Hello,

I would advise breaking your subjects based on topics, consolidating theory knowledge and testing past paper knowledge. Using methods such as pomodoro method helps alot!

Trenyce (Kingston rep)

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Best.Na.i

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by Kingston Trenyce

Hello,
I would advise breaking your subjects based on topics, consolidating theory knowledge and testing past paper knowledge. Using methods such as pomodoro method helps alot!
Trenyce (Kingston rep)

Thank you !!

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Best.Na.i

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by UniofLawstudent2

This advice was given to me by my sixth form, and I've heard it an infinite number of times on Ted-talks and other channels.
1. Map the spec:

•

Make a complete list of all topics and subtopics from the AQA specification.

•

Tick off what you’ve fully understood vs what needs work.

2. Spaced repetition:

•

Use flashcards (physical or apps like Anki/Quizlet) to regularly revisit key theories, definitions, and models.

•

Focus on areas you forget most, don’t waste time on what’s already nailed.

3. Topic summaries:

•

Condense each unit into 1–2 pages of key points, diagrams, and example businesses.

•

These act as quick revision sheets before exams.

4. Targeted past paper practice:

•

Do questions topic by topic, not just full papers at first.

•

Track your performance: make a spreadsheet of your average score per topic and question type.

5. Diagnose weaknesses:

•

Identify if low scores are due to lack of knowledge or poor exam technique (e.g., missing the command word, weak analysis).

•

Adjust revision to focus on your weaker areas.

6. Regular review cycle:

•

Every 1–2 weeks, revisit weak topics, redo tricky past questions, and update your progress tracking.

These tips can be used for any of your A-levels, not just business.
Tip 4 is really important imo, I would waste time doing entire exam papers and not improving as I knew half the topics really well, but would still go over them, instead of reinvesting that time in weaker areas, but it's really important you step out of the comfort zone.
Hope this helped,
Ulaw,
Alfred.

Thanks !! 🙂

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Acebized

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by Best.Na.i

Hey I'm currently studying A-level Aqa Business and was wondering if anyone has any tips to get an A* and just revising? any help is appreciated! :smile:

I am a Business Examiner. Based upon my experience of marking scripts the common issues affecting grades normally relate to modest analysis and evaluation skills, particularly with AQA where a 24 mark question can have around 35% - 40% of the total marks awarded for evaluation alone. When I am working with my own students I explain the process and break it down into steps - it becomes more straightforward then. My basic advice for how to write an evaluation is thus:

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Make a decision.

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Which piece of analysis carries the most weight in your decision?

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What does you decision depend upon?

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What is your justification for making the decision? Why did you make it?
Time management is also very important, many large mark responses need adequate time to properly form a response which demonstrates knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. Hope this helps.

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Best.Na.i

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by Acebized

I am a Business Examiner. Based upon my experience of marking scripts the common issues affecting grades normally relate to modest analysis and evaluation skills, particularly with AQA where a 24 mark question can have around 35% - 40% of the total marks awarded for evaluation alone. When I am working with my own students I explain the process and break it down into steps - it becomes more straightforward then. My basic advice for how to write an evaluation is thus:

•

Make a decision.

•

Which piece of analysis carries the most weight in your decision?

•

What does you decision depend upon?

•

What is your justification for making the decision? Why did you make it?
Time management is also very important, many large mark responses need adequate time to properly form a response which demonstrates knowledge, application, analysis and evaluation. Hope this helps.

Thank you!

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