Paper 3 Advice:
Do Q5-6 from every Stats mock set
Do Q5-6 from every Mech mock set
Working at a Grade A* means you probably got on average about 220 marks or above on your mock (and no lower than 170 marks). Students who got between 170-220 marks got A or A* in equal measure.
Nationally, the average A* student completes an average of 5 hours per day over May Half Term, inlcuding averaging rest days. If you want an A* - you'll be doing that - if you don't, then you didn't really want it.
Past students (Real v AP5 mock)
E in real exam (60-90 in AP5 mock)
D in real exam (60-120 in AP5 mock)
C in real exam (60-160 in AP5 mock)
B in real exam (80-170 in AP5 mock)
A in real exam (110 to 220 in AP5 mock)
A* in real exam (170+ in AP5 mock)
Real Exam - Paper 1
Grade E: 24/100
Grade D: 36/100
Grade C: 48/100
Grade B: 61/100
Grade A: 74/100
Grade A*: 88/100 on paper 1 - you're here.
Q1: What shall I do first?
Find a Paper 2 (9MA0/02) and do it under exam conditions (2 hours). Paper 1 is Year 1 content mostly (easier).
Mark it - or best option - take photos and use AI to mark it.
Your school account includes Gemini Pro (non-generative) for free.
Work out what grade you are currently on for Paper 2 or ask Gemini "What Grade would this be?".
If you are now on a different grade - make sure you do that page instead.
Q2: What shall I do next if I've got lots of motivation and time?
If you have used Gemini AI - ask it "What 5 topics shall I revise for Paper 1 this half term?"
If you haven't - pick spliced Paper topics here. These are for B/C students > Strong B.
Integration - Separation of Variables (12B)
Integration - Hard Year 2 (12C)
Hard Trigonometry (Set 8B) Set 8B QP,Set 8 MS, Set 8B Video
Parametric Equations (Set 9): Set 9 QP, Set 9 MS, Set 9 Video
Vectors (Set 13) Set 13 QP, Set 13 MS, Set 13 Video
Functions - Domain and Range (Set 5A) Set 5A QP, Set 5 MS, Set 5A Video
Modulus (Set 5B) Set 5B QP. Set 5 MS, Set 5B Video
Proof (Set 4B) Set 4B QP, Set 4 MS, Set 4B Video
Hard Sequences and Series (Set 6B) Set 6B QP, Set 6 MS, Set 6B Video
Q3: What shall I do next if I'm struggling with motivation and time?
The quickest way to boost your Grade are the target packs. Some students have used them to improve their grade by 3 grades over 4 weeks. It is a very efficient way to improve your grade quickly.
Get a paper copy of Target A.
First get the question paper AND video up and watch the video, copying down the answers like a 'walking talking mock'.
Next day - get a 2nd copy of the question pay and try it independently.
If you get over 85% you've graduate to the next pack.
Try a Paper 1 again and see what you get.
Q4: Where are all the resources for Grade A*?
Anti Calc Grade A/A* Pack - Questions/Answers
[Paid, bursary available] - Bicen's Workshops
Bicen Maths Challenging Questions 28th June
Bicen Maths A* 30th June,