Sixth form Preparing for afternoon exams

Hi, all :) I have the OCR Chemistry F212 exam during the afternoon. I don't think I've ever had an afternoon exam - at least, without an exam preciously in the morning (usually, the afternoon exams I've done are English. In fact, so far, they all have been!) So, I was wondering how I should prepare myself. Obviously, an exam in the aftern...

Sixth form PSYA3 10th June 2013

Just wondering how everyone is preparing for the exams and what topics you are doing?...

AQA D & T: System and Control Revision Material?

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...

Sixth form Aqa, psychology b, unit 1 & 2

Hey, i'm in year 12 at sixth form and sitting my first 2 psychology exams on the 22nd of May and early June... ANY TIPS? Any things that you think are bound to crop up? any help would be largely appreciated. thanks guys :)...

A+ 220-801 & 220-802 - Seeking Advice on how to take exams!

Hi. I have been preparing for the A+ exams (802 & 801) for about a month now. I have working experience and knowledge on the topics but still wanted to make sure I am comfortable with the topics before taking the exams. Is it generally a good idea to sit both 801 & 802 exams together on the same day? how do most people do it? I figure wit...

Sixth form How do i revise for this? A2 level

I revised a lot harder for A2 exams for january...but my results werent too pleasing. so now i have the following exams :- C1, C3, C4, M1 - Maths F334, F335- Chemistry Sociology unit 4 are these too many exams?? please help me with some advice for retakes....i have never done any retakes, please thank you...

Sixth form AQA AS Italy advice needed:)

hey! is there anyone doing AQA Italy for as ? i've seen a lot of people talking about EDEXCEL italy ... and im preparing for exams in may guys who did Italy this january or earlier,could you please give me some advice??? thx a lot!!!...

Sixth form How to handle May/June exams?!

So much riding on such a short space of time! Somebody please tell me how to deal with 3 exams in three days?...

Sixth form External Exams

So i want to take external exams for further maths maybe just the AS. SO i would need to find an exam centre right?...

When AS exams have finished how many weeks do you have to go in before summer to star

How many weeks do you have to spend in sixth form after your exams have finished? At our school we spend 6 weeks and I was just wandering if this is typical of other sixth forms as well. Posted from TSR Mobile...

Best sixth form collage

which would be the best state sixth form collage in london because im in year 11 and my teachers are saying to think about sixth form collages but i dont want to go to my schools sixth form ps how many subjects can you take in A level...

Sixth Form Outfit

Hey I'm a year 11 student, nearly going into Sixth Form. I was wondering if Sixth Form students could post photos of outfits they wear or would wear to class so that me and other new Sixth Form Students can have an idea of what to wear. Because switching from wearing the same uniform everyday to having to decide on what to wear can be dif...

Failed my january exams oh my god help

so I really underestimated the gap between year 11 and sixth form. I got mainly a's and b's at GCSE and I am currently doing law,politics,history and eng lit A levels.When I took my Jan exams earlier this year, I was so stressed out and just messed up all my revision, I have got my grades today and I have done SO badly. I'm so ashamed of...

Sixth form exams question

For Edexcel AS Maths say if you get for a unit 72-74 marks out of the 75, is it still possible to get full UMS? Does this apply to all other A level unit exams? How do you know what the minimum mark is for full UMS? Thanks...

Sixth form how to get A* at A2

Do you need to get A* in both exams or do you need A* overall for Sociology ?...

Sixth form How to get the top marks in psya3?

Hey guys, I am currently studying PSYA3 and I will taking my exam this summer on this unit. Basically I got 78 UMS from unit 4, 83=unit 1 and 73=unit 2. That gives a total of 234 so far and I need 86 in this unit to get an A overall but 46 to get a B. (I need an A to get into University really) I can't re take my unit 2 as I have too many...

Sixth form A Level Statistics Self Teaching

Hey, I really want to do statistics but my sixth form don't offer it. I would have to teach my self, I am not bothered about this. I was wondering if anyone has any recommended; textbooks or anything else. I am going to do the AQA Stat without course work. Dose anyone have any notes they don't mind sharing. I am doing in sixth form Bio, C...

Sixth form Is anyone doing the OCR AS History A: F964- Unification of Italy?

I'm just wondering if anyone is doing the same exam as me... There doesn't seem to be a lot of people doing it. I thought I'd make a thread to discuss what you think is going to come up and how you're preparing for it.. Thanks!...

Sixth form Tips on studying prior for an AS physics AQA ISA?

I have my ISA in a few days and have been given the title and whatnot. Obviously this gives an idea of what to revise, but does anyone have any tips on preparing for these practicals? Starting freak a little bit.

london sixth form schools & colleges - the top 15 and worst 15??

hello pplz! it looks like there are no proper league tables for sixth form schools & colleges in london. so i thought i should post this thread to find the top 15 and worst 15. i live in the far north of the city, so im not sure about the sixth form schools and colleges towards the south of the city. this is what i think about the sixth f...

Sixth form Advice for tutoring Physics

Hey guys. I was hoping I could get some of your help today. You see currently I'm a Physics graduate. While I'm waiting until October to start my MSc I'm finding some part time work here and there to save up some cash. I managed to get a gig tutoring A level students in a sixth form at a school where they did quite badly with their Januar...

Working part time whilst at sixth form

Obviously when I start sixth form I can't have a job Monday-Friday. Lets say I'm applying for TK Max, will they take this into account when I say ''Part time'' Is it best to notify them I can only work weekends at the bottom of my CV? Where is the best place to apply if you're at Sixth form?...

cheating in exams - an investigative piece

Afternoon chaps and chapettes, I'm currently writing an investigative piece on cheating in exams. So far, I have spoken to a junior teacher who has admitted turning a blind eye to their students cheating, but I have also been in contact with an invigilator who has told me about teachers going against the rules. Writing things on whiteboar...

Applying to external sixth form and college:

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...

Year 13 retaking exams next year?

I'm wondering if anyone knows what happens next year for year 13 students as January exams and multiple resists have been stopped? (By year 13 I mean current year 13 students who might not get higher enough grades to get into university so retake some exams next year) The reason I'm asking is because my head of sixth told me that he think...

Sixth form I feel really behind in maths this year (A2). someone help me?

So basically, since the beginning of this year, I've really been slacking in Maths and it's got to the point where I feel like I can't do much of the work I'm getting set and I have no idea how to go about catching up.. We finished Core 3 in December but my sixth form doesn't do January exams in maths (it's really dumb..). So I was doing...

Seriously demotivated

I'm meant to have done revision over the past week and a half, for my upcoming AS exams, and have done none. (Just as I have done no work besides homework throughout this first year of sixth form) No matter what I do, I can't get myself to do work - I just don't care about it. I do want to go to a good university, and I realise that the w...

Methods to Scive Sixth Form

Hello, My sixth form is so bad they don't let us go on study leave. I am deciding to scive off school so I can revise. I saw a similar thread here on this forum and I thought it would be a good idea. Method 1 - TO be ill - this is a fail method, teachers wont believe u are ill for loads of days. method 2 - To take a 2 week holiday. Does t...

Unsure of what career to pursue?

I'm at sixth form now and i'm doing chemistry, biology, english lit, classics/ancient history (and general studies and critical thinking :mad: ) I'm just so unsure of what uni degree to do? i've been told to consider pharmacy or even medicine as i've got alright gcses (6*s 4As) I really enjoy all my subjects which makes it even harder bec...

Sixth form Self-Studying IGCSE Student In Need Of Assistance

Hi Everyone....I am resitting for my IGCSE Exams again this year and I want to take up a new subject, history.......problem is I really don't know what books to buy or get even when I am looking at the IGCSE Book resource list on their cie.org website. So can anyone please please please help me by suggesting or telling me what are the nam...

Sixth form PSYA3 & PSYA4 Exam Technique Help!

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...

Sixth form Chemistry Resit

Is it worth resitting atoms, bonds and groups if I have a B in chains, energy; an A in the ISAs and a C on this module atm. I'm not so confident on A2, will it help my understanding at A2 by revising this or is it more useful to spend the time on A2 exams?...

Ashby School Sixth Form

Hiya, My name's Aaliyah and I'll be moving house from Birmingham to Derbyshire just before college starts in August. I've secured a place at Ashby sixth form, it looks lovely there but I don't know the area very well and I will not know anyone at the sixth form prior to joining. I was wondering if anyone else is going there? Thanks! My A-...

King Edwards Handsworth Girls Sixth Form

So, I want to go to King Edwards handsworth sixth form but, I'm not so sure yet :/ because, i don't know about the environment there - would i be able to make new friends or will i be just a loner? I don't anybody who is actually got there from my school currently... So chances are likely I'll be on my own but, i'm really confused :confus...

Sixth form What is the exam 'technique' for AS OCR Physics A and edexcel AS Maths?

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...

Can a 21 year old go to a sixth form college

Hi, I'm 21 and want to study A levels. The FE colleges near me are really bad, and the sixth form colleges nearby are all extremely good and get great ofsted reports etc. I have been offered a place at all of these colleges, but I am trying to decide which one to go to. I want to have a good education and good lessons, but I am worried th...

Sixth form How do I get an A/A* in the A2 Drama exam?

Hi, I'll give a rep too for anyone who can help ! For Drama, I got a B for my As, and and A for the Practical. Which resulted in an A overall. From my understanding the A2 exam is harder and requires more work. So for those who do Drama/Acting at uni next year or those who smash Chemistry exams how do I get an A/A* this year for the subje...

How can I revise for French exams?

In 2 weeks I have French listening and reading GCSE exams, I only speak English but I can get the gist of most French pieces of writing (if they are in simplified GCSE form). If anyone has used a technique for these exams or is using a technique currently and it seems to be working, please share how you can revise effectively for it. I'm...

Sixth form is it best to start from the back of the exam or the front??

hellooo! i do AS levels maths,physics and further maths. im not sure whether i should start from the front of my exams or from the back. starting from the front... good because the exam's difficulty escalates as you go along from question 1 to the end. the first few easy questions sets you off and prepares you for the harder questions. st...

Sixth form Maths exam questions you haven't seen.

In exams, some questions are unfamiliar, how do you prepare for such questions?...