Self Quizzing

STEP 1: Choose the Right Paper

• Correct exam board (AQA / Edexcel / OCR)

• Correct tier (Foundation or Higher)
  Use recent papers where possible

Ask your teacher or check the exam board website.

STEP 2: Set the Conditions

Treat it like the real exam:

• Work in silence

• No notes or phone

• Time yourself

This builds focus, stamina, and confidence.

STEP 3: Mark Like an Examiner

Use the mark scheme to check:

• How marks are awarded

• Which keywords gain marks

• How much detail is needed

Don’t just count marks — understand them.

STEP 4: Analyse Your Errors

For each mistake, ask:

• Was this a knowledge gap?

• Did I misunderstand the question?

• Was it a timing issue?

Mistakes show you what to revise next.

STEP 5: Create an Action List

Write down:

• Topics to revise

• Common mistakes

• Skills to practise (e.g. calculations, explanations)

This turns practice into progress.

STEP 6: Improve and Retry

After revising:

• Redo the same questions

• Aim for full marks

• Compare answers to the mark scheme

This proves learning has happened.

STEP 7: Master Your Timing

Learn how long to spend on:

• 1-mark questions

• 4–6 mark questions

• Extended responses

Good timing = more completed questions.

STEP 8: Learn Command Words

Know what examiners want when they say:

• Describe

• Explain

• Compare

• Evaluate

Command words tell you how to answer.