Before the exam

Preparing for exams can be a daunting task, but it will improve your chances of succeeding, so it's got to be worth it. Changing your study and revision habits can increase your chances of success in the exam – and for your future. We're here to help you. Don't avoid planning your revision and thinking about your exams.

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How can I compile the information I have gathered about my exams?


Pull all the information together to build up a table of what you are required to do, as a reference guide. Choose a format that makes sense to you.

Here's an example of a subject table for A-level Geography. It breaks down the specification into its modules, topics and papers, giving the length, mark and overall percentage of total mark for each paper.

You could also compile the information by deadline, to build up a month by month picture of work to be completed and papers/tests to be taken. Ask your teacher for school timetables and teaching programme/coursework deadlines. This is an example only.

Past papers

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Students' FAQs about errors on exam papers

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Guidance for exams with long answers

This guidance will support you to work with the new numbering system and new answer books with continued success and confidence in the 2011 exams.