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- 2013-06-05 23:30:41
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I am doing the Edexcel Economics & Business A2 exams. I am predicted an A but got a D in my first A2 exam (Unit 3). My teacher thinks it was down to exam technique as my content was decent. Can anybody offer tips? e.g. on structure? I know one "secret" for this exam in particular is to define key words in the question (Even though this is...
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- 2013-04-30 12:47:57
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Hi guys. When it comes to answering the exam questions I'm having a lot of trouble. I have the knowledge, I just don't have a clue what to do with setting answer out. For all of my other subjects I've been given a clear structure to answer a question with. Any help/advice on exam technique would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!...
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- 2013-05-26 23:24:24
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I've sat both exams twice and haven't managed higher than C's in both(I have A's in Maths and business studies, psychology is the only one preventing me from transferring universities), I need high B's in both. I have a very good memory and my English writing/language is "very good". What I can't seem to understand is why my grades have d...
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- 2013-03-24 23:31:29
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Hey, I'm sitting my Unit 1 and Unit 2 exams this May and I'm really worried that I won't get the grade I want and have to resit the whole year. I think I have Unit 1 exam technique down, and the various exam questions I've had for homework I've been getting an average of B+, which I'm hoping to improve on before the exam now that I'm doin...
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- 2013-04-09 13:34:16
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Okay, well last year i just scraped a D grade from economics due to me being very very lazy. Economics i just found very boring and it interest be none whatsoever. Ive applied for Mathematics and Finance at Heriot-Watt and Mathematics and Business at Brighton. I need ABC for Heriot, or BBC at Brighton. Now CIE is probably one of the harde...
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- 2012-09-02 18:50:23
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Just some revision notes I made to concise the first two chapters of the F583 module. These are not meant as a substitute for the textbook, but more as a quick revision recap nearer the exam period. They're very...different to most notes but they worked very well for me! If you don't understand anything, feel free to message me! The order...
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- 2013-05-08 22:35:29
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Hi guys, I'm having trouble to find a clear cut essay plan for the F585 module. My teacher is pretty much useless and hence I need to perfect my exam technique to have any chance of getting my A*. Any ideas?...
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- 2013-03-17 00:58:16
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I heard from a lot of other discussions that the key to doing well in exams is learning the technique to do different specs? Thanks! Posted from TSR Mobile...
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- 2013-03-13 02:00:48
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Hi, I'm currently studying 3 A2s (business, media and economics) and I'm at BBC. My university offer is for ABB but i'm aiming for AAB so I'm considering resits. I'll break it up for each subject Media (aiming for an A) Unit 1 Coursework (High B) Unit 2 Exam (Low B) Unit 3 Coursework (High B/Low A) Business Studies (aiming for an A) Unit...
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- 2013-05-14 00:49:20
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I have been enter by my teacher for the A2 unit 12 exam on the same year as my AS Level. There's a month from my final AS exam to this exam, do you think with me willing to put the effort in, i could achieve an A grade ?...
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- 2013-03-17 16:07:33
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Basically, has anyone done this one yet or know what specifically to revise for? also any tips on exam technique for ISAs? I got a U in my last ISA (energy content) and have no idea where I went wrong!...
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- 2013-03-20 22:23:45
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I'm studying maths and further maths at AS level at the moment and I was wondering if there as any reason why I could not use past papers from other exam boards if I finish all the edexcel ones. I know everybody says doing past papers from other exam boards messes up your exam technique if you look at their mark schemes but does that appl...
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- 2013-02-27 00:04:32
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Hey!!! I am currently in Year 12 and I am studying Maths, Economics, Psychology and History (and General studies but that irrelevant). I plan to work in the financial area (Financial adviser, Investment analyst, Actuary). I know that I want to do an Economics course but I want to add something to it. Finance and Economics Accountancy and...
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- 2013-05-13 15:18:31
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There is this subject in A level called 'Economics and Business' provided by Edexcel. I already have Business Studies and Economics under CIE. Can I take, or will it be useful to take, Economics and Business in Edexcel? Posted from TSR Mobile...
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- 2013-04-26 01:05:24
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Hi everyone, I got the equivalent to mid-C in the June 2012 Unit 1 economics exams and managed to get the equivalent to an A* in the January 2013 paper. I have started a blog to help anyone who is taking the Unit 1 exam so if you could check it out and tell me what you think that would be great. I t's not very well structured but I should...
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- 2013-04-20 21:20:24
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Hi, I'm sitting my English Lit exam on the 17th of may and I have my mock next Wednesday. I have been going through the mark scheme in preparation, I have some questions concerning that. But any advice, tips or links to resources on technique for the exam would be appreciated. The Edexcel Lit exam is divided into two forty mark essays, on...
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- 2013-05-13 15:17:54
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There is this subject in A level called 'Economics and Business' provided by Edexcel. I already have Business Studies and Economics under CIE. Can I take, or will it be useful to take, Economics and Business in Edexcel? Posted from TSR Mobile...
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- 2013-05-02 10:00:00
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Hi, I have never learned economics before, but I am very eager to learn it. As I was young, I liked to play around with numbers, but my affection towards social sciences (especially history) grew as I grew up, and economics was a course that entertained both my desire towards numbers and societal problems. I am in the Year 11, and since o...
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- 2013-06-07 17:33:44
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Hi I am going to resit the year but i dont think my own sixth form will accept me if i get really bad As so I was wondering would it be a good idea to apply to external sixth form now or a college. or should I wait for my exam results, then phone in to ask if there is remaining places.. THank you so much for comment, I appreciate your hon...
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- 2012-02-22 21:05:33
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The "a.form" condition in the WHERE clause is not being met in the following query. That's regardless of whatever form that is used, for example, even if form=1 all students of economics in form 4 are displayed as result of the query. SELECT a.Form, c.AcademicYear, b.SubjectName, b.UserID, b.Password, c.
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- 2013-02-28 10:50:25
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Not sure how relevant this is for other exam boards but this is an exam technique guide to answering questions on the OCR exam board for GCSE History. Using this technique and information, I gained 100% on both GCSE History exams so this is intended to help GCSE candidates perfect their technique ready for Summer exams. http://jonathancoo...
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- 2013-05-22 10:10:02
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I can't figure out how to work out the calculation side of this question, the mark scheme poses no hints only states "Correct answer is 80". Cheers.
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- 2013-03-25 19:32:33
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Hey, I couldn't find a thread on this exam so I thought I'd make one! So, how are you guys revising for this exam? Also, what two topics will you answer for the exam. Good luck!...
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- 2013-03-19 14:03:56
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Hello, I've received all my responses on UCAS - four offers (Economics at Warwick, Nottingham, Exeter and Economics and Business with East European Studies at UCL) and one rejection (Economics at LSE). Exeter has the lowest conditions - 8.5/10 at the Romanian Baccalaureate, so it'll definitely be my insurance choice. I'm trying to figure...
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- 2013-05-21 20:08:28
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Who is doing this exam? I'm mixed feelings about the exam due to extremely low grade boundaries and my poor English. Need a C in the exam for an overall A but would like to get an High A/A* to get the A* grade. Any tips?...
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- 2013-06-02 13:50:55
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Anyone who is taking the tudor exam tomorrow, do you have any suggestions on which topics are going to come up in the exam???? - I would be grateful...
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- 2013-05-10 00:42:48
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Firstly good luck to everyone sitting the exam, secondly.. Has anyone got a generic structure for the 18 mark essay? How will you structure it? What are some good evaluative points? Also if you have any hints and tips please post as it would be very helpful!!!...
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- 2013-05-28 12:39:43
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Hey guys, so far in all the practise papers i've done my grasp of the technique for the 10 mark question had not been very good. Has anyone got any advice on the technique for answering a 10 mark question ? :) (the board im studying is OCR)...
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- 2013-05-22 16:51:52
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Hoe did u guys find the exam, im hoping for an A, thought the exam was okay but tougher than past ones...
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- 2013-05-04 18:51:49
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hello! anyone else doing this exam???????? i'm not sure if there is already a thread on this topic but i created this for revision purposes, tips and suggestions for possible exam questions that may come up on this exam. I'm new here and may be a bit slow but feel free to post please! so, what do you think the 5 markers will be? any idea...
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- 2012-08-26 19:14:28
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Hello ! So I messed up my English GCSE exam and scored a D grade on it !! And I just realised that all universities want at least a B at English GCSE ! Am I allowed to retake my GCSE English during my sixth form ? If not , what should I do ? I will be doing the IELTS exam too as I am an international candidate ! Can this be a substitute f...
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- 2013-04-21 16:11:17
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Hey guys:) Anyone resitting this exam in May 2013 if so what are you doing to revise for this exam? also can you remember all that stuff which you learned for the January 2013 exam? I'm just reading over text books recapping my mind and going over past exam questions. I would really appreciate it if anyone could provide me with the Januar...
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- 2013-03-15 17:16:25
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Hey :) Any tips on this exam? Also, does anyone know where I can find good past paper/exam-style question? Thanksss...
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- 2013-05-06 00:13:43
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Hi everyone, are they allowed to ask a question from this for the upcoming s1 edexcel exam? As I heard they do not ask it anymore, I was wondering if it has been removed completely from exam questions. Thank you :)...
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- 2013-04-23 12:17:28
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I thought it would be a good idea to upload an essay question each day, and have people put their plans for the essay on here? :) This way it would benefit the people who write their practice answers for revision and it will help the rest of us to look at the type of responses! So here are 2 exam questions on Organisational Culture Does t...
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- 2013-03-16 23:32:46
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Hey! I currently self-teach AS Philosophy on AQA because I needed a fourth AS level due to my Sixth Form messing up. While I'm nearing the end of the syllabus (2 exams in May) sometimes I feel like I'm just putting myself at a great disadvantage because I have no teacher. Especially when some areas are incredibly confusing and exam techni...
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- 2013-05-22 17:12:53
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Hi people, just wanted to know from you what you think will come up on the C2 exam this friday the 24/may/2013? your predictions, will the paper be hard easy, and any other form of help thanks!...
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- 2013-05-14 01:34:26
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Hello Everyone! I did my exam today! So did all of you. To be honest I found it really easy and I am expecting above 80% overall despite the M1 mechanics exam which I have on 24th of may. I would like everyone to contribute and discuss how did they find the exam, which one you found to be the hardest (c1 or c2) and which question do you t...
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- 2013-05-09 23:55:52
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Anyone here doing British Cinema for the exam? I'm really stuck on Section B...
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- 2013-03-15 14:09:32
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Hi everyone, Im preparing for SYST1 and SYST3. I am really struggling with the exam papers as our school's department is so bad and the teachers have no idea how to prepare us for the exams. Is there any revision resources available? any books you recommend to purchase - just anything to make me pass these exams! Im retaking sixth form an...
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