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There are many different ways to go about revising your notes to help you study. One way I find extremely helpful, whether it be when revising for your GCSEs or A-levels is to use concept maps. 

WHAT IS A CONCEPT MAP? 

Concept maps are a revision strategy that presents your notes in a visual way. ...

Ready to learn all the information on your specification, how you should be using this to revise, and how to learn more effectively to get you higher grades? Good! You’re in the right place. The specification is a great tool to use to improve your overall grade in a simple way, and throughout this b...

Last week I wrote an article all about how to use the specification to your advantage to raise your grades using just one tool: the specification. Using the specification helps you learn what to expect from the course, and know what you’ll be graded on. That knowledge then helps you identify which r...

If you’re taking A-level biology, or any A-level course, something you may have been told to do throughout your term is consolidate, but what is consolidating? How can you use it to your advantage to help you achieve those top grades? If you want to find out what consolidating is all about, and how ...

Thousands of students in the UK resit their A-levels every year. Resitting or retaking your A-levels is nothing to be ashamed of, and in fact, you have an advantage this time round as you now know what to expect! If you’re planning on resitting your A-level biology exams this year and you’re looking...

As an A-level biology student, you’re no stranger to studying for tests. But how do you make sure you’re studying properly, and when are you supposed to find the time to fit the necessary studying steps into your daily routine? Well, keep reading this blog post to find out how to do exactly that!

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The holiday season is one of joy and happiness, but can also be one of stress. If you’ve been racking your brain for a last minute gift for the person in your life who loves Biology (or if you’re just looking for a gift for yourself), keep reading! I will be going through an extensive list of differ...

A source of stress when you’re taking your A-levels, or in school in general, is studying for an exam. You may have limited time or have never been taught how to properly prepare. Preparing for a test can feel overwhelming, which is why I give my students a two weeks notice of when their next test w...

If you’re currently enrolled in A-level biology, a good way to prepare for your tests and get the highest possible mark you can is to properly use your mock exam feedback to prepare for the real exam. Reviewing your mock exam and using the technique below, you’ll have a much higher chance of achievi...

When it comes to preparing for your first A-Level Biology paper, a smart way to revise is to look at your specification, and see what and where you’ll be getting graded. One area you’ll be graded on, as laid out on the specification is Long Answer Questions. Long answer questions can be based on any...

If you’re currently doing your A-levels, there’s a high chance you don’t want to add any more reading onto the workload pile you already have to do for school. However, trust me when I say these books are worth your while! These books help you stay motivated, give you tips on the actions to take to ...