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What is the Go Up 2 Grades In May Challenge?

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What is the Go Up 2 Grades In May Challenge?

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You’ll receive 5 targeted revision activity every week throughout May—each designed to sharpen a specific topic or skill (application questions, exam technique, maths practice and more).

These bite-sized tasks arrive in our WhatsApp community so you can dive straight in and tick them off.

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It's all about past papers at this stage of getting ready for the exams. It's literally not possibe to do too many papers (even ones you've done a few weeks ago). Choose the TT Predicted Paper that you feel you have the most to learn from and complete it with the TT Revision Method - remember dropping marks for Exam Technique or Exam Skills add up across the whole paper but droped marks for topics don't (because topics rarely repeat in papers.

Video Instructions:

https://www.loom.com/share/084b562d00f64714ade254644d208f2f

Instructions:
1. Clear all distractions and do a Paper simulating full exam conditions.
2. Remember to practice the C.A.R.B.S exam technique method on every question
3. Take a break when it’s done
4. Before you mark it: highlight the marking points either green (I know this) or red (I don’t know this)
5. Mark your paper (be harsh)
6. Send your % green vs % red for dropped marks in the group
7. Greens: write down the main reasons for dropping these marks (tell me in the group)
8. Reds: put these topics on your revision list (from high to low priority)

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Exam Skills: Standard Deviation Practice

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Exam Skills: Standard Deviation Practice

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This skill shows up every year, across all exam boards, and it's an easy win if you've practised the language examiners want. Make sure you can answer questions when the SDs are overlapping or non-overlapping in both graphs and in tables of data.

Instructions:

1. If you're not too hot on this, start by watching the Standard Deviation lesson to master the basics.

2. Spend 10 minutes on standard deviation graph questions.

3. Spend 10 minutes on standard deviation table questions.

4. Make sure you attempt the extension question to push your understanding.

5. Mark your answers carefully using the mark scheme.

6. What marking points show up repeatedly? Summarise them in revision notes — especially examiner phrases or logic you want to remember.

Let me know:

Key things you learned

Any feedback on the exercise

Standard Deviation Question Pack PDF

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A focused exam technique exercise to help you get more marks from the knowledge you already have. Practise being clear, concise, and examiner-friendly — no waffle, no filler.

Train yourself to write answers that are short and sharp, channel your inner examiner and aim to hit as many marking points as possible.

Instructions:
1. Practice this on your current paper or choose a high priority skill / topic (except the maths & stats)
2. Answer using only bullet points, and each bullet must be a maximum of one answer line.
3. Think before you write — mentally plan each point to make it as clear and key term precise as possible.
4. Mark your answers
5. Please let me know how this impacted your answering technique

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Check-in on where your biology grade is at by doing an A Level Paper 1 that you've never done before.

Use the TT Revision Method: time yourself, self-mark, and find your Top 3 reasons for dropped marks (content gaps, technique, or exam strategy)

Instructions:
1. Find a quiet space and simulate an A Level Paper 1 mock in full exam conditions
2. ⁠Remember to practice the C.A.R.B.S exam technique method on every question
3. ⁠Take a break when it’s done
4. ⁠Before you mark it: highlight the marking points either green (I know this) or red (I don’t know this)
5. ⁠Mark your paper (be harsh)
6. ⁠Send your % green vs % red for dropped marks in the group (I can give you good advice if I know this)
7. ⁠Greens: write down the main reasons for dropping these marks (tell me in the group)
8. ⁠Reds: put these topics on your revision list (from high to low priority)

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Hammer quiz questions on my Must Know predictions. They won’t all come up — but a good chunk of them will. These are the high-probability, high-payoff topics that appear often in the exams. If you notice marking points come up more than once then use the mark schemes to make model answers.

🚨 Don't get addicted to quizzes - they are no replacement for full past papers!

Instructions:
1. Choose from the Must Know topics from my predictions
2. Clear all distractions and set a timer for 45 minutes
2. Crush as many quizzes (or past paper questions) as you can
3. Take note of any marking points that repeat and use them to make model answers

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Dive right in — you're guaranteed to need these skills in your exams. Make sure your stats game is sharp: t-tests, chi-squared, correlation, standard deviation and interpreting significance. These questions turn up regularly and are an easy source of marks if you've practised them.

If you're new to this type of question, watch the Data Analysis video first (on the Exam Skills page).

Instructions:

1. Set a timer for 45 minutes.

2. Complete and mark as many stats-based questions as you can.

3. Spend 15 minutes collating repeated marking points — identify:

Which phrases or terms come up again and again.

What types of questions they apply to (e.g. SD overlap, stats test justification, p-values).

Add these to your notes or flashcards so you can recall them under pressure in the real exam.

Data Analysis Question Pack PDF

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After you've written each answer, re-read it and crowbar in as many extra key terms and examples as possible in another colour. When marking, take note of any extra marks you get because of your Self Check additions (this might only be 2-3 per paper but that adds up to 6-9 marks in total - effectively free bonus marks!)

Video Instructions:

https://www.loom.com/share/9e4d474bff784104851142de9f19c7cd

Instructions:
1. Make sure you fully understand the C.A.R.B.S process (especially the Self Check phase)
2. Set a timer for 45 minutes
3. Answer past paper questions (from a paper not a topic question pack)
4. For each question, re-read your answer, in a different colour, add extra key terms, examples or state the obvious
5. Mark your answer using the mark scheme
6. Report back in the chat how many extra marks you gained because of your Self Check

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Practise applying the full C.A.R.B.S exam technique to past-paper questions. This trains you to break down questions, write exam-style answers, and maximise marks with whatever level of knowledge you have.

C.A.R.B.S:

Command word & marks – identify and highlight both

Analyse the question – pick out the key clues and get the Q clear in your mind

Relevant key terms – mentally list all the relevant key terms (use them in your answer)

Bullet point answers – write short sentences using one idea / key term per bullet point

Self-check – add more key terms or examples

Instructions:

1. Choose a question pack for a high priority topic or past paper Qs where you dropped marks for 'green' marking points (that you do know).

2. For each question, apply the C.A.R.B.S exam technique.

3. Mark your answers and reflect on patterns: Are you missing marks for misreading questions, poor wording, or missing key terms?

Questions:

What impact does C.A.R.B.S have on your understanding of the question or quality of your answers?

Did your marks improve, stay the same, or get worse?

Did you get any extra marks for self-checking your answers?

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Clarify complex question stems by simplifying their language without losing any essential components. This is one of the hardest but most powerful ways to improve your understanding of what exam questions are really asking.

Instructions:

1. Use the Question Pack or questions from yesterday's paper where you lost marks for misunderstanding the question.

2. Identify the command word(s) and number of marks available.

3. Pick out the clues and important elements in the question and eliminate any unnecessary information.

4. Keeping the command word the same, re-word the question in your mind so that it's easier to understand, but still contains everything required to fully answer it.

5. Answer your simplified version of the question and mark it using the mark scheme.

6. Match the clues in the question stem to the mark scheme points.

For each question, reflect:

Did your version of the question allow you to hit all the marking points?

What would you change next time to improve your mental rewording / understanding of the question?

Re-wording Questions Question Pack PDF

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In our mission to find where we're dropping marks the most — where better to look than a paper where you dropped loads of marks?

Repeating papers is really important in learning how to understand questions and link them to marking points.

Use the TT Revision Method: time yourself, self-mark, and find your Top 3 reasons for dropped marks (whether content gaps, technique, or exam strategy). You got this!

Instructions:

1. Find a quiet space and repeat your worst paper in full exam conditions — no notes, no cheating, no breaks.

2. Remember to practice the C.A.R.B.S exam technique method on every question.

3. Take a break when it's done.

4. Before you mark it: highlight the marking points either green (I know this) or red (I don't know this).

5. Mark your paper (be harsh).

6. Send your % green vs % red for dropped marks in the group (I can give you good advice if I know this).

7. Greens: write down the main reasons for dropping these marks (tell me in the group).

8. Reds: put these topics on your revision list (from high to low priority).

Video Instructions (Loom)

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Focus on mastering stats tests and standard-deviation problems: practise selecting the right test — whether it's a t-test, chi-squared or correlation coefficient — and be prepared to justify your choice. This is another relatively small part of the spec that delivers plenty of marks in the exams.

Instructions:

1. Download the Question Pack for your exam board.

2. Set a timer for 45 minutes.

3. Do and mark as many stats questions as you can.

4. Update your notes with anything you want to remember.

Extension:

Try the Practice Question Set from the Stats Skills page.

Do another 45 minutes on this.

Video Instructions (Loom)

AQA Stats Question Pack PDF

OCR Stats Question Pack PDF

Edexcel Stats Question Pack PDF

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Pick your weakest Question Type and spend 45 minutes practising that style specifically. Target the questions where you're losing the most marks.

Instructions:

1. Understand what each Question Type is for your exam board (watch the video).

2. Choose which is your weakest.

3. Watch my advice videos on the Exam Technique page.

4. Set a timer for 45 minutes.

5. Do and mark as many questions as you can on a single Question Type.

6. Share what improvements you made in the group.

Video Instructions (Loom)

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In this video, I discuss the importance of honing in on your weakest question types for upcoming exams. I break down the different question types across AQA, OCR, and Edexcel, highlighting their mark distributions and how to effectively prepare for them. I encourage everyone to utilize the exam technique page and practice specific question types to improve their performance. Please make sure to set a timer for your practice sessions and consider watching the advice video beforehand for better results.

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Pick a high priority topic question pack and practice this Question Analysis revision exercise. The aim of the game here is to get the question totally clear in your mind before writing your answer. Analyse the question like you're Sherlock Holmes - find all the clues and ditch all the fluff, then cover the real Q and answer the question in your head. Mark your answers and compare it to the orginial question - did you answer the right command word? Did you miss any clues in the question?

Video Instructions:

https://www.loom.com/share/43827f47306943c99b450964cd6580c1

Instructions:
1. Choose a high priority topic question pack
2. Analyse the question carefully to extract the essential information
3. Get the question 100% clear in your mind (this is essential exam technique)
4. Cover the orginial question and answer only use the question in your mind
5. Mark each answer and reflect how well you did at capturing the question
6. TT students there is a Live Class recording on this on the Exam Technique page
7. Share what you thoughts about this task in the chat

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Choose a high priority topic or use the attached Question Pack and practise 'Explain' command word questions. Focus on analysing the question carefully using C.A.R.B.S and then giving reasons, not just stating facts.

Instructions:

1. Choose your set of questions.

2. Focus on Explain command words.

3. Don't worry about the 1 minute per mark — think deeply about the WHY.

4. Do and mark as many questions as you can in 45 minutes.

5. Report any learnings back to the group chat.

Video Instructions (Loom)

Explain Questions Question Pack PDF

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Complete the Predicted Paper 2 (Set A) under exam conditions. Stick to the TT Revision Method: time yourself, self-mark strictly, and pinpoint your Top 3 reasons for dropped marks (not just topics — think technique, timing, question analysis). If you've done this paper already, choose Set B or another Paper 2.

Instructions:

1. Find a quiet space and do a full Paper 2 in exam conditions — no notes, no cheating, no breaks.

2. Remember to practice the C.A.R.B.S exam technique method on every question.

3. Take a break when it's done.

4. Before you mark it: highlight the marking points either green (I know this) or red (I don't know this).

5. Mark your paper (be harsh).

6. Send your % green vs % red for dropped marks in the group (I can give you good advice if I know this).

7. Greens: write down the main reasons for dropping these marks (tell me in the group).

8. Reds: put these topics on your revision list (from high to low priority).

Video Instructions — includes a mini rant on repeating past papers (Loom)

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Paper 2 Practice – Exam Conditions | May 10th 

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Grab your Cheat Sheets and test yourself by blurting out the key facts from memory. Fill in any gaps using your notes or the topic videos.

Instructions:

1. Choose a topic from the Cheat Sheets.

2. Set a timer (e.g. 2 minutes).

3. Write down as many key terms, steps or concepts as you can remember — no pausing, no checking notes.

4. Stop when the timer rings.

5. Compare your list to the Cheat Sheets and your TT Template Notes.

6. Do as many as you can in 45 minutes.

7. Spend 15 minutes writing notes on the things you couldn't recall.

Video Instructions (Loom)

TT Biology Cheat Sheets PDF

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Practise writing clear, concise answers. Cut out repeating the question and vague statements like “it happens” and replace with specific key terms and examples.

Video Instructions:

https://www.loom.com/share/6d4ab16ac5914a3fafec1485d0f99df9

Instructions:
1. Find past answers you've written that contain a lot of waffle e.g. Paper 3 from Saturday or answer questions in the attached Question Pack first
2..Underline the parts of your answer that you think hit the marking points.
3. Re-write your answer using only the underlined parts.
4. Mark your new answer and compare it to your old answer.
5. Which is a better? Why? Did you accurately extract the parts that got marks?
6. How could you skip the long version next time?

Share any learnings in the group chat.

Advice & Questions PDF

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Choose high priority topics and practise AO1 questions. Focus on factual recall and key terms.

https://www.loom.com/share/76c18c370fbf44d98fe3064240d07505

Instructions:
1. Find a topic question pack on a high priority topic (AQA students use the Extended Response Question Pack on the Exam Technique page)
2. Search for AO1 command words (Describe, Give, Name, State, Compare & Contrast)
3. Answer and mark as many 2-4 mark questions as you can in 45 minutes
4. Create and learn model answers for these marking points

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In this video, I walk you through the process of practicing Factual Recall questions, focusing on key command words like "describe" and "compare." I emphasize the importance of collating model answers across different topics to prepare effectively for exams, especially for AQA students. I also guide you on where to find relevant question packs and how to prioritize high-value topics. Please make sure to complete the questions and collate your model answers by the end of your study session.

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A great follow up activity after a Paper 3 is to practise Evaluate questions - these form about 12% of your marks! When you get the hang of them they are very repetative, so a lot of the marking points pop up over and over again (make sure you know them!)

TT Members: there are more question packs and videos of me teaching these command words on Exam Skills page (Analysis & Evaluation section).

https://www.loom.com/share/79df44b93e5945d282ba6071799758e3

Instructions:
1. Read and write notes to the first 3 pages of the attached PDF
2. Attempt and mark as many questions as you can in 45 minutes.
3. Review the mark schemes to every question and highlight all the marking points that repeat
4. Collate these recurring marking points into notes (feel free to share them in the group).

Advice & Question Pack PDF

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In this video, I discuss the importance of exam skills that are crucial for success, regardless of the specific topics being tested. I emphasize the need to practice various question types, particularly focusing on analysis and evaluation, as these are key areas where marks can be gained. I encourage you to actively engage with the materials, as passive watching won't lead to improvement. Additionally, I highlight that math skills and practical design are essential and often overlooked. Please make sure to practice these skills thoroughly.

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In this video, I share a modified approach to the TT revision method that helps clarify where you might be losing marks, whether due to content knowledge or exam technique. I walk you through the steps of simulating exam conditions, reviewing marking points, and assessing your knowledge on specific topics. It's crucial to identify your strengths and weaknesses, so I encourage you to highlight what you know and what you need to work on. Please take action by applying these steps in your revision process!

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In this video, I introduce the TaylorTutors Revision Method, a step-by-step framework designed to enhance your exam preparation. The key takeaway is to focus on revising paper-by-paper rather than topic-by-topic, as past papers are the best predictor of exam success. I emphasize the importance of making mistakes in practice papers to learn effectively and encourage you to utilize as many papers as possible. Please remember to target areas where you've dropped marks and consider my upcoming modification to the method for even better results.

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In this video, I discuss the importance of exam technique and how it can significantly improve your scores across all subjects. I introduce a framework called CARBS, which helps you analyze questions effectively and convert your knowledge into marks. I encourage you to practice this method on every question until your exams, as it can lead to a noticeable increase in your grades. Remember, focusing on understanding questions is more beneficial than just memorizing topics. Your task is to learn the CARBS process and apply it to your exam preparation.

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In this video, I discuss whether it's beneficial to repeat past papers even if you've achieved your target grade on the first attempt. I emphasize the importance of using past papers as learning tools rather than just grading tools, and how they can help you understand the exam format better. I also highlight that repeating papers is essential for those under the Taylor Tutor's Grade Guarantee. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

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In this video, I discuss the most challenging A-Level Biology topics to help you prioritize your study. I highlight the importance of focusing on high-frequency topics that carry more marks in exams. I provide insights on key concepts like inheritance, gene technology, and the immune system, emphasizing the significance of understanding complex themes from DNA to protein structure. I recommend working on high-priority topics first and avoiding spending excessive time on low-priority ones to optimize exam preparation.

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What are the hardest A Level Biology topics?

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What are the hardest A Level Biology topics?

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What are the hardest A Level Biology topics?

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In this video, I discuss the most challenging A-Level Biology topics to help you prioritize your study. I highlight the importance of focusing on high-frequency topics that carry more marks in exams. I provide insights on key concepts like inheritance, gene technology, and the immune system, emphasizing the significance of understanding complex themes from DNA to protein structure. I recommend working on high-priority topics first and avoiding spending excessive time on low-priority ones to optimize exam preparation.

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In this video, I discuss the modified TT revision method and why it's crucial for effective exam preparation. Most students focus solely on content, but I emphasize the importance of understanding question analysis and identifying where marks are lost. I encourage you to prioritize your revision based on marking points, focusing on both content knowledge and exam technique. Please take a look at the revision activities I have available on my exam technique page to enhance your study approach.

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Why is the Modified TT Revision Method A Good Thing To Do?

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Why is the Modified TT Revision Method A Good Thing To Do?

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Why is the Modified TT Revision Method A Good Thing To Do?

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In this video, I discuss the modified TT revision method and why it's crucial for effective exam preparation. Most students focus solely on content, but I emphasize the importance of understanding question analysis and identifying where marks are lost. I encourage you to prioritize your revision based on marking points, focusing on both content knowledge and exam technique. Please take a look at the revision activities I have available on my exam technique page to enhance your study approach.

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In this video, I discuss the importance of practicing past A-level papers to improve your exam performance. I emphasize that the number of past papers completed in exam conditions is the best predictor of your final grade, rather than how much you study or memorize. I encourage you to embrace the process, even if it means starting off poorly, as each attempt is a step towards your target grade. Remember, it's okay to make mistakes now so you can learn from them before the real exams. Please reach out if you have questions about the tailored revision method I mentioned.

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Motivation to start past papers (and why it's so important)

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Motivation to start past papers (and why it's so important)

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Motivation to start past papers (and why it's so important)

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In this video, I discuss the importance of practicing past A-level papers to improve your exam performance. I emphasize that the number of past papers completed in exam conditions is the best predictor of your final grade, rather than how much you study or memorize. I encourage you to embrace the process, even if it means starting off poorly, as each attempt is a step towards your target grade. Remember, it's okay to make mistakes now so you can learn from them before the real exams. Please reach out if you have questions about the tailored revision method I mentioned.

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Complete the TT Predicted Paper 3 (Set A) in exam conditions. Use the TT Revision Method: time yourself, self-mark carefully, and use the results to direct your revision. Already done this paper? Switch to Set B or another Paper 3 — but stick to exam rules!

Video Instructions: https://www.loom.com/share/b975fa00c93f46d9ad853ed233c26e59

Instructions:
1. Find a quiet space and do a full Paper 3 in exam conditions — no notes, no cheating, no breaks
3. Remember to practice the C.A.R.B.S exam technique method on every question
4. Take a break when it’s done :sunglasses:
5. Before you mark it: highlight the marking points either green (I know this) or red (I don’t know this)
6. Mark your paper (be harsh)
7. Send your % green vs % red in the group (I can give you good advice if I know this)
8. Greens: write down the main reasons for dropping these marks (tell me in the group)
9. Reds: Revise these topics from highest to lowest priority

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May 3rd: Paper 3 Practice – Exam Conditions 

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Use the TT trained AI tutor for one hour to improve your maths skills. Ask Rich GTP to ask you questions and explain the answer if you get stuck. It's best to focus on one maths skill at a time to drill exam questions and improve your success rate on these highly repetitive questions. Remember to work from highest to lowest priority (not sure of which are most important? Ask Rich GPT!)

Instructions:
1. Click the link to test our Rich GPT
2. Start with high priority maths skills e.g. percentages
3. Set a timer for 60 minutes
4. Attempt as many questions you can.
5. If you get stuck watch the TT video tutorial and try the quizzes.
6. Give feedback in the What'sApp groupAI

RichGPT (Maths Skills):
https://chatgpt.com/g/g-68097dd682d08191af88212b68e4a89e-a-level-biology-maths-skills

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Practise spotting the clues in the question stem that connect directly to the marking points. Use past-paper mark schemes to build your question analysis skills and maximise the number of marks you get with your existing level of knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Browse a mark scheme and write a simple question that could produce those marking points.

2. Analyse the real question.

3. Compare the real question to your simplified question. Did you get the command word right?

4. Find the clues in the real question that connect to the simplified question and marking points.

5. Answer and mark the question (again).

6. Ask yourself how you could analyse the question to arrive at the simplified question without using the mark scheme to help you?

Question Pack PDF

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How to get started

1. Join the WhatsApp community.

2. Check in each morning for each day’s revision activity.

3. Post your wins, questions or challenges—our tutors are here to help.

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