Revision is an essential process in gaining top marks in tests and exams. However, often studying might feel monotonous and repetitive. One of the keys to making revision more enjoyable is to use resources that are effective and bring you joy. In this article, I share some of my favourite revision resources, subdivided into GCSE and A-Levels and specific exam boards.
A-Level Biology OCR
Best textbook on the market for A-Level Biology OCR
Syllabus printed at the beginning of each chapter
Each chapter covers all specification points
Written in a clear and accessible manner
Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.
Revision guide for Biology OCR
One topic per page
Worked exam questions per topic.
Revision workbook for Biology OCR
One topic per page
Accompanies the revision guide above
Ideal for starting to practice exam-style questions.
A-Level Biology AQA
Best textbook on the market for A-Level Biology AQA
Syllabus printed at the beginning of each chapter
Each chapter covers all specification points
Written in a clear and accessible manner
Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.
More common textbook for A-Level Biology AQA
Each chapter covers all specification points
More extensive material for extension work
Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.
A-Level Biology Edexcel B
Revision guide for Biology Edexcel B
One topic per page
Worked exam questions per topic.
Revision workbook for Biology Edexcel B
One topic per page
Accompanies the revision guide above
Ideal for starting to practice exam-style questions.
A-Level Biology WJEC
Best textbook on the market for AS-level Biology WJEC
Each chapter covers all specification points
Written in a clear and accessible manner
Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.
Best textbook on the market for A2-level Biology WJEC
Each chapter covers all specification points
Written in a clear and accessible manner
Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.
IGCSE Biology Edexcel
Best textbook on the market for IGCSE Biology Edexcel
Each chapter covers all specification points
Beautiful and clear diagrams
Essential practicals are included
Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.
Alternative textbook for IGCSE Biology Edexcel
Each chapter covers all specification points
Inludes topic checklist
No exam-style questions
Difficult to follow at times.
GCSE Biology Edexcel
Best textbook on the market for GCSE Biology Edexcel
Syllabus printed at the beginning of each chapter
Each chapter covers all specification points
Written in a clear and accessible manner
Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.
Revision guide for GCSE Biology Edexcel
One topic per page
Worked exam questions per topic
Clear outline
Can be used for IGCSE Biology Edexcel, but topics must be matched.
Revision workbook for GCSE Biology Edexcel
One topic per page
Clear outline
Can be used for IGCSE Biology Edexcel, but topics must be matched
Ideal for starting to practice exam-style questions.
GCSE Biology AQA
Best textbook on the market for GCSE Biology AQA
Syllabus printed at the beginning of each chapter
Each chapter covers all specification points
Written in a clear and accessible manner
Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.
Revision guide for GCSE Biology AQA
One topic per page
Worked exam questions per topic
Clear outline and structure.
Revision workbook for GCSE Biology AQA
One topic per page
Clear outline and structure
Ideal for starting to practice exam-style questions.
IGCSE Biology Cambridge
Best textbook on the market for IGCSE Biology Cambridge
Each chapter covers all specification points
Written in a clear and accessible manner
Exam-style questions at the end of each chapter.
Revision workbook for IGCSE Biology Cambridge
Clear outline and structure
Ideal for starting to practice exam-style questions.
Revision workbook for IGCSE Biology Cambridge
Clear outline and structure
Ideal for starting to practice exam-style questions.
All of the above resources are my recommendations based on my professional experience and opinion. Preferences vary and there are more resources on the market if you wish to look at those elsewhere.
Best of luck in your studies!
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