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How can I study well at A-levels?
How to revise for A-Levels
- Be organised. Plan out your revision by making a revision timetable.
- Give yourself plenty of time.
- Understand the assessment objectives.
- Try different learning methods.
- Use different learning materials.
- Practice past papers.
- Take breaks.
- Remove distraction.
How can I pass my A-levels in a week?
How to revise for exams in a week
- Cut out the fat from your revision. You can’t expect to revise all the desirable topics.
- Study with summaries.
- Whip up some flashcards.
- Familiarise yourself with past papers.
- Clear your head.
- Revise with essay plans.
- Look at mark schemes.
- The night before the exam – should I revise or sleep?
Is it hard to get AB at a level?
It’s rather easy to get an A, even A*, in mathematics. All you have to do is to memorize some formulae and do a lot of past papers. As for Economics, a subject I found rather hard, understanding is the critical point. Also, being able to write everything you know in a restricted time period is not easy.
When should I start studying for A levels?
You should start revising about 7 weeks before your first A-Level exam for best results. Any later than this and you face the risk of not being able to cover everything. Any earlier than this and you could end up forgetting what you revised at the beginning.
How do I prepare for my A-levels?
The ultimate learning strategy high-achievers use to prepare for their A-levels is by practicing as many past exam papers as possible. This will give you the opportunity to test our exam-like conditions to ensure that you are fully ready to sit the exam.
What can I do if I don’t want to do a levels?
If you’ve struggled with A Levels and do not wish to resit or retake, then you might want to consider applying for a vocational alternative, such as a BTEC HND course, which does not have an exam component and may allow you to skip 1-2 years of a University degree course.
How do I Revise for a-levels?
Mix up your study habits and methods by listening to podcasts, watching videos or documentaries, moving to new study area or even something as simple as using different colours for your study notes. This is different to the other revision tips for A-Levels mentioned here as it encourages you to try a few different things to see what fits for you.
Are a levels all that they are made out to be?
I now know that A levels are not the be all and end all that they are made out to be. If you are determined enough and work hard, even after making mistakes, then you will reap the rewards. I am now about to embark on the degree of my dreams, despite having A-level grades which were considered unacceptable at the time.