IGCSE 2026

A* MASTER REVISION PLAN

Nathan Leitich · CIE · 8 Subjects · March 30 – June 9, 2026

Target: A* in ALL subjects

First Exam: French Writing · 24 Apr 2026

First Science Exam: Chemistry Theory · 28 Apr 2026

Last Exam: Chemistry MCQ · 9 Jun 2026

Biology Chemistry Physics English Language

0610 0620 0625 0500

B→A* B→A* ■ B→A* A→A*

English Literature Computer Science Business Studies French

0475 0478 0450 0520

B→A* A→A* A→A* C→A*

NON-NEGOTIABLE DAILY RULES

1. Phone in another room during all deep work · 2. Start Block 1 by 6:45am every day · 3. Hardest subject FIRST · 4. Exercise 30 min daily · 5.
8.5hrs sleep · 6. Error log EVERY wrong answer · 7. Mark with official mark scheme only · 8. Flashcards in every break

COMPLETE EXAM SCHEDULE

Date Subject & Paper Code Time Duration Marks

24 Apr French Writing 0520/41 PM 1h 50

28 Apr Chemistry Theory 0620/41 PM 1h15m 80

30 Apr Biology Theory 0610/41 PM 1h15m 80

5 May French Reading 0520/21 PM 1h 50

6 May English Language Reading 0500/11 PM 1h45m 40

7 May Chemistry Practical 0620/51 PM 1h 40

8 May Literature Poetry & Prose 0475/12 AM 1h30m 50

8 May Physics Theory 0625/41 PM 1h15m 80

11 May Literature Drama & Unseen 0475/32+42 AM 45m+1h15m 25+25

11 May Business Studies P1 0450/11 PM 1h30m 40

12 May Biology Practical 0610/51 PM 1h 40

13 May Computer Science P1 0478/11 PM 1h45m 75

18 May Business Studies P2 0450/21 PM 1h30m 60

19 May Physics Practical 0625/51 PM 1h 40

20 May Computer Science P2 0478/21 PM 1h45m 45

21 May English Language DW & Comp 0500/21 PM 2h 50

3 Jun Physics MCQ 0625/21 PM 45m 40

4 Jun French Listening 0520/11 PM ~30m 30

8 Jun Biology MCQ 0610/21 PM 45m 40

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 9 Jun Chemistry MCQ 0620/21 PM 45m 40

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 2 DAILY ROUTINE (Mon–Sun, Non-Negotiable)
Time Block Exact Action

06:00–06:30 WAKE + MORNING ROUTINE Shower, dress, eat (oats/eggs — NO sugar). No phone.

06:30–06:45 Daily Planning (15 min) Write today's 4 tasks on paper. Phone to another room. Desk ready.

06:45–08:15 DEEP WORK BLOCK 1 — 90 min Hardest/weakest subject. Active recall only. Zero interruptions.

08:15–08:30 Break (15 min) Walk outside or stretch. Water. No screens.

08:30–10:00 DEEP WORK BLOCK 2 — 90 min 2nd subject. Past paper questions or topical recall.

10:00–10:20 Break (20 min) Bigger break. Eat if needed. Nothing cognitively demanding.

10:20–11:50 DEEP WORK BLOCK 3 — 90 min 3rd subject. Structured practice / past papers.

11:50–12:30 LUNCH (40 min) Proper meal. Step away from desk. Short walk.

12:30–14:00 DEEP WORK BLOCK 4 — 90 min 4th subject. Use for English/Lit/French (lower demand).

14:00–14:30 EXERCISE — 30 min NON-NEGOTIABLE Run / pushups / skipping. Elevates BDNF → memory consolidation.

14:30–15:00 Recharge (30 min) Eat, hydrate. 10-min power nap optional (no longer).

15:00–16:30 REVIEW BLOCK — 90 min Anki flashcards. Spaced rep. Review morning notes. NO new heavy content.

16:30–16:45 Break (15 min) Water. Short walk.

16:45–18:00 PAST PAPER / PRACTICE — 75 min Timed questions or topical exam practice. Error log. Mark scheme analysis.

18:00–18:30 DINNER (30 min) Family time. Decompress. No study talk.

Re-read notes, scan flashcards, write key definitions from memory. Low
18:30–19:30 CONSOLIDATION — 60 min
intensity.

19:30–21:00 FREE TIME (90 min) Rest. Screen allowed. No guilt. This prevents burnout. SACRED.

21:00–21:30 Wind Down No screens. Novel, journal, stretching. Primes brain for memory consolidation.

21:30 SLEEP — 8.5 hrs Non-negotiable. Sleep = memory consolidation. Alarm 6:00am.

Total daily study: ~9.5 hours | Deep Work: 6h | Review+Practice: 2.5h | Consolidation: 1h

ON EXAM DAYS: Wake 6am. Light review 6:45–9am (scan flashcards, read notes — NO new content, NO full papers). Eat a proper
breakfast. Arrive at exam venue 30 min early. Bring calculator, ruler, pens. After exam: brief debrief then immediately shift focus to the
NEXT upcoming exam.

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 1 MASTER TIMETABLE — Mon 30 Mar → Tue 9 Jun 2026
Chem Bio Phys CS Bus
Eng Lit French PP=Past Paper ■=EXAM DAY

NOTE: Mon 30 Mar + Tue 31 Mar: Chemistry school sessions in the MORNING only. Attend fully, take thorough notes. Afternoon/evening =
normal revision as scheduled below.

PHASE 1: CONTENT MASTERY + WEAKNESS ELIMINATION (Mon 30 Mar – Mon 6 Apr)

Da Block 1 (6:45–8:15)
Date y Cdown PEAK Block 2 (8:30–10:00) Block 3 (10:20–11:50) Block 4 (12:30–14:00)

30 Mar Mon 29d■ [Chem] School AM — attend, [Chem] School AM continues [Phys] Electricity: V=IR, Ohm's [CS] Topic 4: Software types,
take detailed notes on law, series vs parallel rules — OS functions, interrupts —
whatever topic covered blurt from memory make Anki flashcards

31 Mar Tue 28d■ [Chem] School AM — attend, [Chem] School AM continues [Bio] Cell structure + biological [Bus] Business objectives,
take detailed notes molecules (carbs, proteins, stakeholders, PEST analysis
lipids) — blurt — [Link] notes

1 Apr Wed 27d■ [Chem] Atomic structure, [Chem] Stoichiometry: moles, [Phys] Nuclear physics: [French] Vocab: school, work,
electron config, n=m/M, reacting masses, % alpha/beta/gamma properties, environment (20 new words
ionic/covalent/metallic bonding, yield — 20 calculations decay equations, half-life Anki). Conjugation: present
dot-cross diagrams graphs tense

2 Apr Thu 26d■ [Chem] Organic chemistry: [Bio] Enzymes: lock+key, [Phys] Space physics: star life [Lit] PETER essay structure
alkanes, alkenes, alcohols, denaturation, temp/pH graphs cycle, H-R diagram, red-shift, drill + set text key quotes
carboxylic acids, esters — — blurt then draw graphs from Big Bang evidence (15-20 per text)
reaction conditions memory

3 Apr Fri 25d■ [Chem] Rates of reaction: [Chem] Energy changes: [Bio] Photosynthesis [Eng] Summary writing: do 2
collision theory, factors, graphs exo/endothermic, bond energy (equation, limiting factors, leaf timed summaries from past P1
— write mark-scheme phrases calcs, Hess's law structure) + Respiration passages. Check: paraphrase?
(aerobic/anaerobic) word count?

4 Apr Sat 24d■ [Chem] Acids, bases, salts: pH [Chem] Metals + reactivity [Phys] Forces+motion: [CS] Topic 5: Internet, URL,
scale, neutralisation, titration, series, blast furnace, redox Newton's laws, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, IP,
making salts, indicators (OIL RIG), oxidation states distance-time/velocity-time routers — flashcards all terms
graphs, momentum p=mv

5 Apr Sun 23d■ [Chem] Atmosphere + [Bio] Transport in animals: [Phys] Waves: [Lit] Drama text: themes,
industrial processes: Haber, heart structure, cardiac cycle, transverse/longitudinal, character analysis, key scenes.
Contact, greenhouse effect, blood vessels, lymph, immunity reflection, refraction, Write 1 timed essay (45 min)
acid rain diffraction, EM spectrum

6 Apr Mon 22d■ [Chem] Polymers, organic [Bio] [Phys] Thermal physics: [CS] Topic 6: AI, robotics, IoT,
reactions summary + full Chem Photosynthesis/Respiration Q=mc∆T, latent heat, kinetic cloud, autonomous vehicles —
BLURT TEST (blank page all deeper: ATP, mitochondria, theory, conduction/convection/r adv/disadv flashcards
topics) chloroplasts, starch test adiation

PHASE 2: REMAINING CONTENT + TOPICAL PAST PAPERS (Tue 7 Apr – Wed 15 Apr)

Da Block 1 (6:45–8:15)
Date y Cdown PEAK Block 2 (8:30–10:00) Block 3 (10:20–11:50) Block 4 (12:30–14:00)

7 Apr Tue 21d■ [Bio] Transport in plants: [Chem] PP Topical: [Phys] Electricity circuits: PP [Bus] Finance: cash flow
xylem/phloem, transpiration, Stoichiometry + Organic topical (series/parallel calcs) — forecast, break-even calc, P&L;
stomata, potometer — blurt + (exam-mate, 2019-2024) — log 20 questions timed — 5 practice calculations
draw errors

8 Apr Wed 20d■ [Bio] Genetics: Mendel, [Chem] PP Topical: [Phys] Nuclear + Space PP [Eng] Directed writing formats:
Punnett squares, Electrolysis + topical (2020-2024) — focus letter, article, report, speech —
codominance, sex-linkage — Acids/Bases/Salts (2020-2024) on decay equations, half-life write 1 of each (20 min each)
10 cross examples — log errors calcs

9 Apr Thu 19d■ [Bio] Coordination + [Chem] PP Topical: Rates + [Bio] Diseases + immunity: [CS] Topics 1-3 PP: data
homeostasis: nervous system, Energy changes (2019-2024) lymphocytes, antibodies, representation calcs (binary,
reflex arc, hormones, kidney, — log errors vaccination, antibiotics hex, two's complement) —
ADH timed

10 Apr Fri 18d■ [Chem] PP Topical: Metals + [Phys] Waves + Thermal PP [Bio] Reproduction + Variation [Bus] Marketing mix (4Ps),
Atmosphere + Periodicity topical (2020-2024) — log + Biotechnology: genetic market research, PLC, Boston
(2020-2024) errors engineering, GM, cloning, Matrix — case study practice
insulin

11 Apr Sat 17d■ [Chem] FULL P2 MCQ timed Mark both with mark scheme. [Bio] FULL P2 MCQ timed (45 [Phys] FULL P2 MCQ timed
(45 min) + FULL P4 Theory Add ALL errors to error log. min) — mark + error log (45 min) — mark + error log
timed (75 min) — exam Score vs A* boundary.
conditions

12 Apr Sun 16d■ [Bio] FULL P4 Theory timed [Phys] FULL P4 Theory timed [CS] FULL P1 timed (1h45m) [Bus] FULL P1+P2 practice
(75 min) — exam conditions — (75 min) — exam conditions — — mark + error log (focus on papers timed — mark +
mark + error log mark + error log Topics 4,5,6 errors) evaluative answers review

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 13 Apr Mon 15d■ [Chem] Error log re-test: every [Bio] Error log re-test: all P4 [Phys] Electricity targeted: [Lit] FULL P1 timed (1h30m)
wrong answer from Apr 11 wrong answers — explain the redo all wrong circuit questions prose + poetry — mark with
paper — re-answer without mark scheme answer aloud + potential divider practice mark scheme language guide
notes

14 Apr Tue 14d■ [Chem] 2nd FULL P4 mock [Bio] Ecology + human impact [Phys] Magnetism + [Eng] FULL P1 timed (1h45m)
(different paper) — aim 70+/80 + biotechnology (remaining electromagnetism: motors, — reading + summary — strict
— mark + new error log entries topics) — blurt test generators, transformers, mark scheme check
Fleming's rules

15 Apr Wed 13d■ [Chem] 3rd FULL mock P2+P4 [CS] P1 error log fix: all Topics [French] Reading + Writing [Lit] Drama text timed essay
back-to-back — full exam 4,5,6 wrong answers — past papers (timed) — mark (40 min) + Unseen poetry
simulation — this is your Feynman each one aloud with mark scheme technique: SMILE framework
benchmark

PHASE 3: FULL SIMULATIONS + EXAM PERIOD (Thu 16 Apr – Tue 9 Jun)

Da Block 1 (6:45–8:15)
Date y Cdown PEAK Block 2 (8:30–10:00) Block 3 (10:20–11:50) Block 4 (12:30–14:00)

16 Apr Thu 12d■ [Chem] Error log targeted: [Bio] Full mock P4 (75 min) — [Phys] Full mock P4 (75 min) [CS] P2 practice: pseudocode
re-learn top 3 weakest topics. 4th full paper — new paper — electricity + nuclear error algorithms + logic gates + trace
Feynman method. each time focus after tables (timed 1h45m)

17 Apr Fri 11d■ [Chem] ATP Practical (P6) [Bio] ATP Practical (P6) prep: [Phys] ATP Practical (P6) [French] Final vocab revision:
prep: flame tests, gas tests, ion variables (IV/DV/CV), drawing prep: circuit diagrams, graph Anki 40 words. Write 1 timed
tests, titration procedure diagrams, data interpretation drawing, uncertainty, sig figs paragraph each tense.

18 Apr Sat 10d■ [Chem] FULL mock P2+P4 — [Bio] Spaced rep [Bus] Full P1+P2 mock (timed) [Lit] Key quotes final
exam conditions — this is your mega-review: all Anki bio cards — evaluative conclusions memorisation + 1 timed essay
final benchmark score due + blurt 5 topics check each text

19 Apr Sun 9d■ ALL SUBJECTS: Re-test entire [Chem] Weak topics only: 2hr [Phys] Full P4 mock (5th [Eng] Full P1 + P2 timed
error log. Any topic wrong targeted session on whatever paper) — must hit 70+/80 mocks — summary writing
twice → priority tomorrow still failing in error log before exam check + composition opening
paras

20 Apr Mon 8d■ [Chem] Light review: scan all [French] Writing timed [Bio] Diagrams from memory: [Phys] Formula bank from
topic flashcards (90 min). NO practice: 1 full P4 paper. Check heart, kidney nephron, reflex memory: write ALL physics
new content. NO full papers. tense range + connective use. arc, leaf cross-section formulas on blank page then
check

21 Apr Tue 7d■ [Chem] Final day before [French] Writing paper: final REST afternoon — walk, eat SLEEP 9:30pm — alarm 6am
exams start: Scan key notes. timed paragraph. Moles + well. Pack exam bag. Check — French Writing tomorrow
Organic reactions flowchart. electrochemistry quick-fire timetable. afternoon
cards.

22 Apr Wed 6d■ Light review: French key vocab REST morning — eat properly [EXAM] ■ FRENCH WRITING After exam: shift focus to
+ tense structures + — no screens before exam (0520/41) — PM — arrive 30 Chem Theory (28 Apr). Open
connectives (90 min max) min early Chem error log.

23 Apr Thu 5d■ [Chem] Error log: all remaining [Chem] Stoichiometry [Bio] Light review: genetics + [Phys] Electricity circuits: 10
wrong answers — write correct rapid-fire: 30 mole calculations inheritance + variation — calculation problems. Nuclear
answer 3x (timed) — target: all correct Punnett squares practice decay equations: 10 examples

24 Apr Fri 4d■ [Chem] Organic chemistry [Chem] Full P4 mock (final) — [Bio] Respiration + REST at 4pm — eat, walk,
final: draw all reaction exam conditions — mark — photosynthesis: write full sleep by 9:30pm — Chem
pathways from memory (blank scan error log one last time equations + limiting factor Theory in 4 days
page) graphs from memory

25 Apr Sat 3d■ [Chem] Scan all topic [Bio] Theory P41 prep: key [Phys] Space physics notes [CS] Topics 4,5,6 definition
flashcards (60 min). Focus on diagrams blurt test. Transport scan + star life cycle diagram flashcards rapid fire (30 min
any red cards. system diagrams. draw from memory Anki)

26 Apr Sun 2d■ [Chem] Light review only: key [Chem] Read through YOUR REST afternoon — pack bag: SLEEP 9:30pm — alarm 6am
equations + organic reactions error log one final time. No new calculator, ruler, pen, ID — — Chem Theory day after
+ electrolysis rules questions. check exam time tomorrow

27 Apr Mon 1d■ [Chem] FINAL DAY: light scan Walk. Eat a proper lunch. Rest. Pack exam bag. Visualise the SLEEP 9:30pm — alarm 6am
of notes (60 min max — moles, No heavy revision. paper. Review mark-scheme — CHEMISTRY THEORY
organic, electrolysis) phrases. TOMORROW

28 Apr Tue ■EXAM Light review 6:45–9am: scan REST morning — eat properly [EXAM] ■ CHEMISTRY After: shift to Bio Theory (30
flashcards + key equations — no screens THEORY (0620/41) — PM Apr). Open Bio error log.
only

29 Apr Wed Bio-1 [Bio] Full P4 mock (final) + [Bio] Key diagrams from [Phys] Electricity + nuclear [French] Reading past paper
mark + error log scan memory: heart, kidney, reflex rapid practice (10 questions (timed) — vocab + context clue
arc, leaf, DNA each) practice

30 Apr Thu ■EXAM Light review 6:45–9am: Bio key REST — eat — no screens [EXAM] ■ BIOLOGY THEORY After: shift to French Reading
definitions + Punnett squares + before exam (0610/41) — PM (5 May) + English Reading (6
diagrams May)

1 May Fri Fr-4 [French] Reading PP (2 past [Eng] Summary writing [Lit] Poetry + Prose: 1 timed [CS] Topics 1-3 rapid review:
papers timed) — context clues, practice: 2 timed summaries — essay per text (45 min each) data representation
vocabulary in context paraphrase check calculations practice

2 May Sat Fr-3 [French] Full P3 Reading [Eng] Language analysis: word [Bio] Spaced rep: all bio Anki [Bus] Finance calculations: 5
timed — mark — vocabulary choice effect framework cards due — rapid fire recall break-even + 3 cash flow (keep
gap analysis practice (10 examples) sharp)

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 3 May Sun Fr-2 [French] Vocab Anki [Eng] Full P1 timed (1h45m) — [Lit] Drama + Unseen: SMILE [Phys] Theory light review:
mega-session (60 min) + write reading + summary — strict framework on 5 unseen poems forces + waves + thermal —
1 full P4 writing response mark (timed 10 min each) flashcard scan

4 May Mon Fr-1 Light review: French vocab REST — eat — no screens [EXAM] ■ FRENCH READING After: focus on English
scan (30 min) + key tenses before exam (0520/21) — PM Reading (tomorrow). Read
review through summary notes.

5 May Tue Eng-1 Light review: summary REST morning — eat properly [EXAM] ■ ENGLISH After: Chem Practical
technique, language analysis LANGUAGE READING tomorrow. Recall all practical
framework, composition ideas (0500/11) — PM tests + procedures.

6 May Wed ChP-1 Chem Practical prep: flame Chem Practical: writing results REST afternoon — light review [EXAM] ■ CHEMISTRY
test colours, gas tests, ion tables, observations, only PRACTICAL (0620/51) — PM
tests, titration procedure conclusions

7 May Thu Lit-1 Lit: key quotes final recitation. Lit: PETER paragraph practice Physics Theory light review: [EXAM] ■ LITERATURE
Write essay plans for each set — 5 paragraphs timed (8 min electricity + nuclear formula POETRY & PROSE (0475/12)
text. each) recall — AM — PHYSICS THEORY
(0625/41) — PM

8 May Fri Bus-3 [Bus] Full P1+P2 mock (final) [Lit] Drama text: final quotes + [CS] P1 full mock (final) — [Phys] Practical (P6) prep:
— evaluative conclusions themes + essay structure Topics 4,5,6 focus circuit diagrams, graphs, sig
check figs, uncertainty

9 May Sat Bus-2 [Bus] Finance + HRM + [Lit] Unseen poetry: SMILE on [Bio] Practical prep: variables, [CS] P2 practice: pseudocode
marketing final review — error 3 new unseen poems (timed) diagrams, data interpretation + algorithms + databases +
log scan boolean logic

10 May Sun Bus-1 [Bus] Full case study essay: [Lit] Final quotes recitation Light review: all subjects — Pack bags. Check all exam
evaluative conclusion structure from memory for all set texts Anki scan times for the week ahead.
— 2 practice answers

11 May Mon ■EXAM AM: light Lit Drama review + [EXAM] ■ LITERATURE [EXAM] ■ BUSINESS After: Bio Practical tomorrow.
unseen poetry SMILE DRAMA & UNSEEN STUDIES P1 (0450/11) — PM Recall variables + diagram
technique (0475/32+42) — AM drawing.

12 May Tue ■EXAM Bio Practical prep (AM): [EXAM] ■ BIOLOGY [CS] P1 final scan: Topics After: CS P1 in 1 day. Error log
variables, observation writing, PRACTICAL (0610/51) — PM 4,5,6 definitions — flashcards scan. Flashcard rapid-fire.
results tables only

13 May Wed ■EXAM Light CS review: Topics 4,5,6 REST — eat properly [EXAM] ■ COMPUTER After: Business P2 in 5 days.
definitions — 60 min max SCIENCE P1 (0478/11) — PM Open Bus case study notes.

14 May Thu Bus-4 [Bus] Case study technique: D [CS] P2 prep: pseudocode [Phys] Practical: circuit [Bio] MCQ prep: begin topical
efine→Apply→Adv→Disadv→ conventions, trace tables, diagrams + graph drawing (line MCQ practice (first sets)
Justify — 3 practice answers bubble sort, binary search of best fit) practice

15 May Fri Bus-3 [Bus] Full P2 mock (case [CS] Logic gates + truth tables [Phys] Practical final prep: [Chem] MCQ prep: begin
study) — timed 1h30m — + boolean algebra — 10 uncertainty, significant figures, topical MCQ practice + spaced
evaluative conclusions focus practice tables method descriptions rep flashcard review

16 May Sat Bus-2 [Bus] Finance calculations [CS] P2 full mock (1h45m) — [Phys] Magnetism + [Bio] MCQ topical: Enzymes +
final: break-even, cash flow, mark + error log electromagnetism: transformer Genetics + Transport
profit — 5 of each equation, Fleming's rules (2019-2024)

17 May Sun Bus-1 [Bus] Final review: motivation [CS] Databases: SQL (SELEC [Phys] Practical light review: Pack bags. REST evening.
theories (Taylor/Mayo/Maslow/ T/WHERE/FROM/ORDER BY) draw circuit diagram from
Herzberg) applied to contexts + entity-relationship concepts memory + graph

18 May Mon ■EXAM Light Bus review: key theories REST — eat properly [EXAM] ■ BUSINESS After: Physics Practical
+ finance formulas (60 min STUDIES P2 (0450/21) — PM tomorrow. Recall circuit
max) diagrams + graph rules.

19 May Tue ■EXAM Phys Practical prep AM: sig [EXAM] ■ PHYSICS [CS] P2 final scan: After: CS P2 tomorrow. Final
figs, uncertainty, method PRACTICAL (0625/51) — PM pseudocode + algorithms (30 pseudocode practice.
descriptions, graph rules min)

20 May Wed ■EXAM Light CS P2 review: REST — eat properly [EXAM] ■ COMPUTER After: English Language
pseudocode conventions + 2 SCIENCE P2 (0478/21) — PM DW&Comp; tomorrow. Review
trace tables (60 min max) composition + directed writing.

21 May Thu ■EXAM Light Eng review: directed REST — eat [EXAM] ■ ENGLISH After: Physics MCQ (3 Jun).
writing formats, composition LANGUAGE DW & COMP Begin MCQ prep phase.
opening, ambitious vocab (60 (0500/21) — PM
min)

22 May Fri Ph-12 [Phys] MCQ topical: Electricity [Bio] MCQ topical: Enzymes + [Chem] MCQ topical: Anki: all subjects — spaced
+ Forces (2019-2024 P2 Genetics + Transport Stoichiometry + Organic rep due cards
questions) (continue) (2019-2024 P2 questions)

23 May Sat Ph-11 [Phys] MCQ topical: Waves + [Bio] MCQ topical: Respiration [Chem] MCQ topical: French Listening prep: listen to
Thermal + Magnetism + Photosynthesis + Diseases Electrolysis + Acids + Metals 2 RFI/TV5 clips. Read
questions before audio.

24 May Sun Ph-10 [Phys] Full P2 MCQ timed (45 [Bio] Full P2 MCQ timed (45 [Chem] Full P2 MCQ timed (45 Review all 3 MCQ error logs —
min) — mark — error log min) — mark — error log min) — mark — error log identify cross-subject patterns

25 May Mon Ph-9 [Phys] MCQ error log re-test: [Bio] MCQ error log re-test: all [Chem] MCQ error log re-test: French Listening: 2 more audio
all wrong answers — explain wrong answers — mark all wrong answers clips + past listening paper
reasoning aloud scheme language (timed)

26 May Tue Ph-8 [Phys] 2nd Full P2 MCQ timed [Bio] 2nd Full P2 MCQ timed [Chem] 2nd Full P2 MCQ Anki: all subjects mega-review
— aim 38+/40 — aim 38+/40 timed — aim 38+/40 (60 min)

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 27 May Wed Ph-7 [Phys] MCQ weak topics: [Bio] MCQ weak topics: [Chem] MCQ weak topics: French Listening: 3 audio clips
targeted topical questions only targeted topical questions only targeted topical questions only + question prediction practice

28 May Thu Ph-6 [Phys] 3rd Full P2 MCQ timed [Bio] MCQ: remaining topical [Chem] MCQ: remaining French Listening past paper
— final benchmark questions (Ecology + topical questions (Periodicity + (timed) — mark with mark
Coordination + Excretion) Atmosphere) scheme

29 May Fri Ph-5 ALL SCIENCES: Anki rapid-fire [Phys] MCQ error log final [Chem] MCQ error log final [Bio] MCQ error log final
(90 min) — all due cards re-test re-test re-test

30 May Sat Ph-4 [Phys] Light review: formula [Bio] Light review: key [Chem] Light review: French: final vocab Anki
bank from memory (30 min) definitions + diagrams (30 min) equations + reactions (30 min) session + write 1 listening
prediction exercise

31 May Sun Ph-3 [Phys] Scan flashcards only — [Bio] Scan flashcards only — [Chem] Scan flashcards only REST afternoon. Pack bag.
no new questions no new questions — no new questions Check Physics MCQ exam
details.

1 Jun Mon Ph-2 Light review: Phys key Light review: Bio key French Listening final prep: 2 SLEEP 9:30pm — Physics
formulas + electricity rules (45 definitions (45 min) audio clips + read-ahead MCQ tomorrow
min) strategy

2 Jun Tue Ph-1 Light Phys MCQ prep: scan REST — eat properly — no [EXAM] ■ PHYSICS MCQ After: French Listening
formula bank + error log (60 screens (0625/21) — PM tomorrow. Listen to French
min max) audio tonight (casual).

3 Jun Wed Fr-1 French Listening: read all REST — eat properly [EXAM] ■ FRENCH After: Bio MCQ in 5 days.
question types + prediction LISTENING (0520/11) — PM Begin Bio MCQ final prep.
strategy review (60 min)

4 Jun Thu Bio-4 [Bio] MCQ final prep: 3rd full [Chem] MCQ final prep: scan Anki: Bio + Chem all due cards REST evening
P2 MCQ timed — mark — all equations + flashcards
error log

5 Jun Fri Bio-3 [Bio] MCQ error log final [Chem] MCQ: final full P2 Anki: rapid-fire both subjects REST evening
re-test (all remaining wrong timed (target 39+/40)
answers)

6 Jun Sat Bio-2 [Bio] Light review: scan notes, [Chem] Light review: Anki: both subjects final scan REST afternoon. Pack bags.
key definitions, diagrams (60 equations + organic reactions SLEEP 9:30pm.
min) (60 min)

7 Jun Sun Bio-1 [Bio] Final scan: key REST — eat properly [EXAM] ■ BIOLOGY MCQ After: Chemistry MCQ
definitions + diagrams (60 min (0610/21) — PM tomorrow. Scan Chem
MAX) equations tonight (30 min
casual).

8 Jun Mon Ch-1 Light Chem MCQ prep: scan REST — eat properly [EXAM] ■ CHEMISTRY MCQ ■ ALL EXAMS COMPLETE —
equations + organic reactions (0620/21) — PM You have done everything you
+ error log (60 min) could. Well done.

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 3 SUBJECT STRATEGIES + PAPER PROTOCOLS

■ CHEMISTRY · 0620/BX · B → A* [HIGHEST PRIORITY]

Papers: P21 MCQ Extended (40 marks, 45 min) · P41 Theory Extended (80 marks, 1h15m) · P51 Practical (40 marks, 1h)

KEY TOPICS (by frequency)

• ■ Stoichiometry (Ch3) — EVERY paper

• ■ Organic chemistry (Ch12) — high marks

EXAM TRAPS
• ■ Electrolysis (Ch7) — very commonly B/A → A* STRATEGY
• Moles: forgetting n=m/M FIRST before ratio
tested
• Do 20+ mole calculations DAILY until Apr
• Electrolysis: wrong electrode products —
• ■ Rates of reaction (Ch8) 28
use PANIC rule
• ■ Atomic structure + bonding (Ch2+4) • Learn ALL organic reaction conditions +
• Organic: confusing addition vs
• ■ Acids, bases, salts (Ch9) products
condensation polymerisation
• ■ Energy changes / Hess (Ch10) • Memorise PANIC rule + concentration rule
• Rates: "more collisions" — must say "more
for electrolysis
• ■ Metals + reactivity (Ch11) FREQUENT SUCCESSFUL collisions with
sufficient activation energy" • Write mark-scheme phrases verbatim —
• ■ States of matter + separations (Ch1)
memorise exact wording
• Bonding: giving covalent properties for ionic
• ■ Redox reactions (Ch6)
compounds • ATP: memorise ALL ion tests, flame tests,
• ■ Atmosphere + industrial (Ch13-14) gas tests exactly
• P51: describing HOW to do a test not just
• ■ Periodicity (Ch5) "add X" • Aim 72+/80 on P41, 38+/40 on P21

PAPER-BY-PAPER PROTOCOLS

P21 MCQ (40Q, 45min) P41 Theory (80 marks, 1h15m) P51 Practical (40 marks, 1h)
• Read ALL 4 options before answering — never • Show ALL working in calculations — method marks • Describe procedures in full steps: "Add X drops of
stop at first "correct" option are real Y to Z — observe colour change"

• Elimination method: cross out clearly wrong • For explain Qs: use "because" and "therefore" — • Always state WHAT you observe (colour,
options first not just describe precipitate, gas) not just "change occurs"

• Flag uncertain Qs — come back — never leave • Number of marks = minimum number of distinct • For titration: record to 2 decimal places (e.g., 24.50
blank points needed cm3)

• Time: 1 min per question. If stuck at 45s → flag + • Use Cambridge mark-scheme phrases exactly • Identify variables clearly even if not asked: IV, DV,
move on (memorise them) CV

• Calculation Qs: show working in margin even on • Check equation balancing on every reaction • Calculations: show formula + substitution + answer
MCQ question with units

• Leave 10 min to review at end

■ BIOLOGY · 0610/BX · B → A*
Papers: P21 MCQ Extended (40 marks, 45 min) · P41 Theory Extended (80 marks, 1h15m) · P51 Practical (40 marks, 1h)

KEY TOPICS (by frequency)

• ■ T5 Enzymes — lock+key, denaturation,
graphs

• ■ T6+7 Photosynthesis + Human Nutrition

• ■ T12 Respiration — aerobic/anaerobic,

ATP EXAM TRAPS
• ■ T17+18 Inheritance + Variation — • Osmosis: "water moves from high to low
Punnett squares concentration" — WRONG. Must say: "from
• ■ T9+10 Transport + Diseases + Immunity high water potential to low water potential"

• Enzymes: "destroyed at high temp" — B/A → A* STRATEGY

• ■ T3 Osmosis/diffusion/active transport
WRONG. Must say: "active site changes • Blurt all 21 topics daily until no gaps remain
• ■ T14 Coordination + homeostasis +
shape / denatured"
hormones • Memorise ALL key diagrams: heart, kidney
• Genetics: not showing Punnett square nephron, reflex arc, leaf, DNA
• ■ T13 Excretion — kidney, ultrafiltration,
working — marks for method, not just answer
ADH • For 4-6 mark explain Qs: write one distinct
• Respiration: confusing products — animals: point per mark available
• ■ T8 Transport in plants — xylem/phloem
lactic acid; yeast: ethanol + CO2
• P51: practise interpreting data, identifying
• ■ T16 Reproduction
• P51: not identifying IV, DV, CV clearly errors, suggesting improvements
• ■ T19+20 Ecology
• Diagram labels: wrong arrow directions on • Use exact mark-scheme phrases —
• ■ T21 Biotechnology + genetic engineering flow diagrams memorise "water potential", "active site", etc.

PAPER-BY-PAPER PROTOCOLS

P21 MCQ (40Q, 45min) P41 Theory (80 marks, 1h15m) P51 Practical (40 marks, 1h)

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 • Same MCQ strategy as Chemistry (elimination, flag • Definitions must be precise: learn Cambridge's • State hypothesis before method: "I predict X
uncertain, 1 min/Q) exact wording because Y"

• Watch for "which of the following is NOT..." — easy • Genetics: ALWAYS draw the Punnett square — do • Control variables: list at least 3 with brief
to slip not do it in head explanation of why each matters

• Diagram Qs: look carefully at all labels before • Explain Qs: use "because", "so that", "which • Results tables: correct headings with units in
answering causes" — causal language brackets, e.g. "Temperature (°C)"

• Graph: title, labelled axes with units, correct scale,

• Process of elimination especially strong for biology • Data interpretation: describe trend THEN explain all points plotted, smooth curve or straight line of
MCQ mechanism best fit

• Diagrams: draw with ruler where appropriate, label • Conclusions: reference your data specifically — "at
with straight lines 40°C the rate was..."

• Suggest improvements: "use more concentrations"

not just "more accurate"

■■ PHYSICS · 0625/BX · B → A* [Weak: Electricity, Space, Nuclear]

Papers: P21 MCQ Extended (40 marks, 45 min) · P41 Theory Extended (80 marks, 1h15m) · P51 Practical (40 marks, 1h)

KEY TOPICS (by frequency)

• ■ Electricity (S4+5) — YOUR WEAKNESS
— V=IR, circuits, power, logic gates

• ■ Nuclear physics (S5) — YOUR

WEAKNESS — decay, half-life, fission/fusion

• ■ Space physics (S6) — YOUR

WEAKNESS — H-R diagram, red-shift, Big EXAM TRAPS
Bang
• Electricity: voltage is the SAME across
• ■ Forces + motion (S1) — graphs, Newton, parallel branches — NOT split B/A → A* STRATEGY
momentum, F=ma
• Nuclear: not balancing atomic number AND • Write ALL physics formulas on blank page
• ■ Waves (S3) — transverse/longitudinal, mass number in decay equations daily until Apr 28 — no sheet in exam
EM spectrum, refraction
• Half-life: misreading graph — identify time • Electricity: solve 5 circuit problems daily
• ■ Thermal physics (S2) — Q=mc∆T, latent for activity to HALVE (not reach zero) (series + parallel + mixed)
heat, kinetic theory
• Transformer: flipping ratio — Vp/Vs = • Nuclear: practise 10 decay equations daily
• ■ Magnetism + electromagnetism (S5) — Np/Ns (not reversed) — check both numbers balance
motors, transformers
• Motion graphs: confusing gradient of d-t • Space: memorise star life cycle diagram +
• ■ Energy (S1) — GPE, KE, efficiency, (speed) vs area of v-t (distance) H-R diagram positions cold
power
• Waves: if speed decreases and frequency • P51: practise drawing circuit diagrams +
• ■ Pressure (S2) — hydraulics, atmospheric constant → wavelength decreases graphs from scratch with ruler

PAPER-BY-PAPER PROTOCOLS

P21 MCQ (40Q, 45min) P41 Theory (80 marks, 1h15m) P51 Practical (40 marks, 1h)
• For calculation MCQ: always work it out — do not • Show formula → substitution → answer → units on • Circuit diagrams: use correct IEC symbols (cell,
guess from "looks right" every calculation bulb, resistor, ammeter, voltmeter)

• Describe experiments: apparatus, method, • Graphs: ALWAYS title, label axes with units,
• Unit checks on every calculation answer measurement, safety choose scale that uses >50% of grid

• Diagram Qs: redraw if needed in margin to see • State + explain: describe what happens THEN say • Line of best fit: single smooth line/curve, NOT
clearly why (mechanism) dot-to-dot

• Formulae: write the formula first, then substitute — • Circuit diagrams: use correct symbols, ruler for • Uncertainty: state as ± half the smallest division on
avoid rushing straight lines the instrument

• Significant figures: give answers to same sig figs

• Leave 10 min at end to check calculations as the data given

• Suggest improvements: specific (e.g., "use a data

logger to remove reaction time error")

■ COMPUTER SCIENCE · 0478/AX · A → A* [Weak: Topics 4, 5, 6]

Papers: P11 Computer Systems — Topics 1–6 (75 marks, 1h45m) · P21 Algorithms, Programming & Logic — Topics 7–10 (45 marks, 1h45m)

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 KEY TOPICS (by frequency)
• ■ T4 Software — OS functions, interrupts,
compiler vs interpreter, IDE

• ■ T5 Internet — URL, HTTP/HTTPS, DNS,

IP, security, firewalls, encryption

• ■ T6 Emerging tech — AI, IoT, cloud,

robotics, autonomous vehicles EXAM TRAPS
• ■ T1 Data representation — binary, hex, • T4: Compiler translates ALL code at once B/A → A* STRATEGY
two's complement, ASCII/Unicode → executable; Interpreter translates
• Flashcards for EVERY term in T4, T5, T6
line-by-line → stops at first error
• ■ T2 Data transmission — serial/parallel, — these are pure definition marks
encryption, parity, checksum • T5: DNS translates domain names TO IP
• For T5 security: always answer in context:
addresses — not the other way
• ■ T3 Hardware — CPU "Firewall blocks unauthorised incoming
(CU/ALU/registers/cache/clock), • T5: Listing security measures without packets by checking rule set"
fetch-decode-execute explaining HOW they protect
• T6: learn adv + disadv of each emerging
• ■ T7+8 Algorithms — pseudocode, • T6: Generic AI answers — must specify ML tech — evaluative answers score higher
flowcharts, sorting, searching, trace tables or expert system and justify
• P21: practise Cambridge pseudocode
• ■ T9 Programming — arrays, procedures, • P21: Using programming language syntax conventions daily — 3 algorithms from
functions, file handling, validation instead of Cambridge pseudocode format scratch

• ■ T10 Databases + Boolean logic — SQL, • Logic gates: drawing NAND incorrectly — it • Do all P11 past papers (2019-2024) —
truth tables, logic gates is AND gate + NOT circle at output mark-scheme language is gold

PAPER-BY-PAPER PROTOCOLS

P11 Computer Systems (75 marks, 1h45m) P21 Algorithms, Programming & Logic (45 marks, 1h45m)
• Pseudocode: use Cambridge conventions EXACTLY (WHILE/ENDWHILE,
• Read ALL parts of a question before answering the first part FOR/NEXT, etc.)

• Definition Qs: give the exact Cambridge definition — learn them verbatim • Trace tables: fill in every column for every iteration — do not skip rows

• Example Qs: give a specific, realistic example — not vague ("a type of • Declare arrays before using them: DECLARE myArray : ARRAY[1:5] OF
software") INTEGER

• Comparison Qs: use a table structure mentally — state BOTH sides • SQL: remember ORDER BY (not ORDER), WHERE (not WHEN)

• Advantage/disadvantage Qs: always give the SAME number as marks available • Logic gates: draw truth table systematically — fill ALL input combinations first

• Binary/hex calculations: show ALL steps — working marks available • Boolean algebra: show each step of simplification

• Leave 10 min to review at end • Program questions: test mentally with sample input before writing final answer

■ BUSINESS STUDIES · 0450/X · A → A*

Papers: P11 Short Answer / Data Response (40 marks, 1h30m) · P21 Case Study (60 marks, 1h30m)

KEY TOPICS (by frequency)

• ■ Finance — cash flow, break-even, P&L;,
balance sheet, sources of finance

• ■ Marketing — 4Ps, market research,

segmentation, elasticity, PLC, Boston Matrix

• ■ HRM — motivation theories EXAM TRAPS B/A → A* STRATEGY

(Taylor/Mayo/Maslow/Herzberg),
• P21 extended answers: not evaluating — • Use [Link] notes — already solid.
recruitment, training
A* requires "the best option is X Focus is now technique, not more notes
• ■ Business objectives + stakeholders + BECAUSE..." with justification
• P21 answer structure: Define → Apply to
CSR + ethics
• Motivation Qs: naming theorist without case → Advantages → Disadvantages →
• ■ Operations — production methods, applying to the case study = B grade answer Justify recommendation
quality, lean production, economies of scale
• Finance calculations: not showing working • Practise evaluative conclusions daily:
• ■ Business growth — internal/external, — even wrong answers score method marks "Maslow's hierarchy is most appropriate here
mergers, MNCs, globalisation because..."
• Generic answers: "increase advertising"
• ■ Business types — sole trader, without HOW, WHERE, WHAT EFFECT • Finance: do 5 break-even + 3 cash flow
partnership, Ltd, PLC, franchise calculations per week minimum
• Forgetting to use the case study —
• ■ Business environment — PEST analysis, Cambridge rewards candidates who • Always read the case study FIRST before
competition reference the business reading the questions

PAPER-BY-PAPER PROTOCOLS
P11 Short Answer (40 marks, 1h30m) P21 Case Study (60 marks, 1h30m)
• Read data carefully — questions test interpretation of the stimulus material • Read the FULL case study before looking at questions — annotate as you read

• 8-12 mark questions: use full essay structure (Define → Apply → Adv/Disadv →
• Short answer Qs (1-2 marks): be direct and precise — no unnecessary padding Justify)

• 4-mark Qs: two well-developed points with brief application to context • Every point MUST reference the case study: "As XYZ Ltd is a small business..."

• Calculations: show formula + working — partial credit available • Evaluative language: "However, the most significant factor is..." "On balance..."

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 • Time management: ~2 min per mark • Avoid repeating the same point with different wording — examiners notice

• Leave 5 min to check your final recommendation is clearly stated

✍■ ENGLISH LANGUAGE · 0500/BR · A → A* [Weak: Summary Writing]

Papers: P11 Reading (40 marks, 1h45m) · P21 Directed Writing & Composition (50 marks, 2h)

B/A → A* STRATEGY
EXAM TRAPS
• Do ONE summary exercise from a past P11
• Summary: COPYING chunks verbatim
every single day until May 6
KEY TOPICS (by frequency) loses marks immediately — every point must
be paraphrased • After each summary: check (1)
• ■ P11 Summary writing — paraphrase,
paraphrased? (2) within word limit? (3) all
word limit, relevance (YOUR WEAKNESS) • Summary: including irrelevant information
required points?
— only include what the question specifies
• ■ P11 Language analysis — word choice,
• Language analysis framework: "The word
effect on reader, connotation • Summary: going over the word limit —
'...' suggests/implies/connotes... This
examiners count
• ■ P11 Reading comprehension — explicit + creates... in the reader"
implicit information • Summary: bullet points — must be
• Composition: aim for one ambitious word
continuous prose
• ■ P21 Directed writing — per sentence — have a vocabulary list
letter/article/report/speech format + point use • Language analysis: identifying technique prepared
without explaining EFFECT on the reader
• ■ P21 Composition — • Directed writing: know ALL formats (letter =
narrative/descriptive, structure, ambitious • Composition: short sentences only — vary address+date+Dear+Yours; article =
vocabulary length deliberately for effect headline+standfirst)

PAPER-BY-PAPER PROTOCOLS

P11 Reading (40 marks, 1h45m) P21 Directed Writing & Comp (50 marks, 2h)
• Section A (comprehension ~15 marks): locate information precisely — quote if • Q1 Directed Writing (~25 marks): identify the required format
needed (letter/article/report/speech) and use it

• Section B (language analysis ~10 marks): P-E-E (Point-Evidence-Effect)

minimum • Use the bullet points from the question — each one is a required content point

• Section C (summary ~15 marks): Read Q first → identify required points in

passage → number them → write paraphrased prose • Add your own developed detail beyond the bullet points for top band marks

• Summary word limit: count carefully — examiners count every word • Q2 Composition (~25 marks): plan for 5 min before writing — structure matters

• Time split: ~35 min Section A, ~30 min Section B, ~35 min Section C • Narrative: clear beginning, complication, resolution — vary sentence structure

• Descriptive: use all senses, show don't tell, vary pace

• Leave 5 min to proofread for grammar/spelling errors

■ ENGLISH LITERATURE · 0475/BY · B → A* [Weak: Structuring responses]

Papers: P12 Poetry & Prose (50 marks, 1h30m) · P32 Drama Open Text (25 marks, 45 min) · P42 Unseen (25 marks, 1h15m)

KEY TOPICS (by frequency)

EXAM TRAPS
• ■ Prose text — character analysis, theme
• Retelling the plot instead of analysing — B/A → A* STRATEGY
development, narrative technique
this costs marks heavily at A* • Memorise 15-20 key quotes per text with
• ■ Poetry anthology — language analysis, technique + effect annotations
• Identifying technique without explaining
structural choices, themes
EFFECT: "uses metaphor" = B grade. "The • Practise PETER essays
• ■ Drama open text — character motivation, metaphor of X suggests Y, creating Z in the (Point-Evidence-Technique-Effect-Relate)
dramatic technique, context reader" = A* timed (45 min)

• ■ Unseen poetry — SMILE framework • Writing about themes without using textual • After every essay: "so what?" test on every
(Structure/Mood/Imagery/Language/Effect) evidence analytical sentence

• ■ Cross-text comparison (if required) — • Ignoring the question focus — re-read • Introduction: never summarise plot — state
linking themes across texts question at EVERY paragraph start your argument immediately

• ■ Context and authorial intention — why • Long quotes — embed short quotes (2-5 • P42 Unseen: use SMILE — comment on
the writer made specific choices words) for better analysis Structure, Mood, Imagery, Language, Effect

PAPER-BY-PAPER PROTOCOLS
P12 Poetry & Prose (50 marks, 1h30m) P32 Drama Open Text (45 min) P42 Unseen (1h15m)
• Question choice: read ALL options carefully before • Open book: USE IT — find your quotes quickly
choosing — pick where you have most to say (know which pages key scenes are on) • Read the poem TWICE before writing anything

• SMILE: Structure (form, stanzas, rhyme scheme),

Mood (tone, atmosphere), Imagery (metaphor,
• Introduction: contextualise question → state thesis • Focus on dramatic technique: how stage simile), Language (word choice, sound), Effect
→ preview 2-3 points. NO plot summary. directions, dialogue, structure create effect (impact on reader)

• PETER paragraphs: P (answer Q) → E (embed

short quote) → T (technique name) → E (effect on • Character questions: trace development across the • Focus on LANGUAGE analysis — this is what gets
reader) → R (link to theme) text — not just one scene the marks

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 • Conclusion: return to question, summarise • Short quotes embedded: do not copy whole lines
argument, offer evaluative judgment • Always link to the play's central themes unless comparing

• Time: ~5 min planning, ~65 min writing, ~5 min • Time: ~3 min planning, ~35 min writing, ~5 min • Conclusion: comment on overall effect and what
checking checking the poem means to you as a reader

■■ FRENCH · 0520/X · C → A* (Speaking already done — estimated A/A*)

Papers: P11 Listening (30 marks, ~30 min) · P21 Reading (50 marks, 1h) · P41 Writing (50 marks, 1h)

KEY TOPICS (by frequency)

• ■ Core vocabulary themes: school, work,
environment, technology, health, travel,
family

• ■ All tenses: present, passé composé,

imperfect, future, conditional — range = B/A → A* STRATEGY
marks
• Learn 20 new vocabulary words per day —
• ■ Writing accuracy: gender agreement, EXAM TRAPS Anki flashcards in every break
verb conjugation, adjective placement • Writing: translating word-for-word from
• Practise French Listening: RFI Savoirs
English — think in French structures
• ■ Reading: context deduction for unknown ([Link]/fr/podcasts/savoirs) — 5 min daily
vocabulary • Writing: only using present tense — audio
examiners reward tense RANGE explicitly
• ■ Connectives + discourse markers: • Every writing answer: include present +
cependant, néanmoins, de plus, en • Reading: spending too long on one passé composé + imperfect + future +
revanche, bien que unknown word — use context and move on conditional

• ■ Listening: gist comprehension + specific • Listening: panicking when a word is missed • Connective checklist: use at least 4
detail extraction — focus on overall meaning different connectives per extended writing

• ■ Complex structures: relative clauses • Not checking gender agreements after • Reading strategy: skim for gist first →
(qui/que/dont), subjunctive (bien que + subj) writing re-read for specific details → answer

PAPER-BY-PAPER PROTOCOLS

P11 Listening (~30 min) P21 Reading (50 marks, 1h) P41 Writing (50 marks, 1h)
• HOW TO PRACTISE: Download past P11 papers
+ audio from PapaCambridge. Listen once for gist, • Skim entire passage for gist BEFORE reading • Read the task prompt twice — identify: format,
once for detail. questions register (formal/informal), required content points

• Real French audio: RFI Savoirs ([Link]) — short clips • True/false/not given: re-read relevant section • Plan for 5 min: note key vocabulary + one sentence
on current topics. TV5 Monde for variety. carefully — "not given" catches people per required point

• IN EXAM: Read ALL questions + options BEFORE • Vocabulary in context: use surrounding sentences • Tense range checklist: tick off each tense as you
audio starts to deduce meaning use it

• If you miss something: do not stop — keep • Comprehension answers: full sentences with • Connectives: use at minimum cependant, de plus,
listening, come back to that Q at end correct verb agreement en revanche, par conséquent

• End: re-read for gender agreements, verb

• Multiple choice: eliminate clearly wrong options first • Time: ~2 min per mark — keep moving conjugations, accent marks

• Gap fill: check grammar agreement of your answer • Word count: aim for upper end of any given range

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 REVISION METHODS + PAST PAPER SYSTEM + ERROR
4
LOG
■ BLURTING (Primary for Sciences)
• 1. Read one topic for 10 minutes — close notes
• 2. Write EVERYTHING you remember on blank paper
• 3. Open notes — highlight what you missed
• 4. Re-read ONLY the gaps
• 5. Blurt again 24 hours later
• USE FOR: All biology/chemistry/physics topics
• NEVER re-read without testing first — passive reading = zero retention

■ ANKI SPACED REPETITION (Flashcards)

• Deck structure: one card per definition/fact/formula
• Daily: review ALL due cards (morning or evening break)
• New cards: 15-20/day per subject in Phase 1, 10/day in Phase 2
• Front: term or question. Back: definition in YOUR own words
• USE FOR: Biology definitions, CS terms, French vocab, Business theories, Physics formulae
• NOT FOR: Chemistry calculations — use worked practice instead
• Interleave: mix bio/chem/phys in one deck to prevent confusion

■ FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE (Weekly)

• 1. Choose a concept (e.g., "electrolysis")
• 2. Explain it aloud as if teaching a 10-year-old
• 3. Where you stumble = your knowledge gap
• 4. Re-read that specific part only
• 5. Explain again until fluent
• Schedule: every Sunday, 30 min, pick 3 concepts
• USE FOR: Electricity circuits, Organic pathways, Genetics, Internet protocols

■ PAST PAPER SYSTEM

• Phase 1 (Mar 30–Apr 6): TOPICAL questions ONLY (exam-mate / SaveMyExams)
• Phase 2 (Apr 7–Apr 15): Topical + first full papers
• Phase 3 (Apr 16 onwards): Full exam simulations only
• NEVER attempt a full paper before covering all topics
• Mark: official mark scheme ONLY (PapaCambridge / GCE Guide)
• Review process: complete → mark → categorise errors → log → re-test 24h later
• Resources: [Link] (free all papers), [Link] (topical)

ERROR LOG FORMAT — Copy this into a notebook. Use one notebook per subject.
Paper/Yea Correct Answer / Key Retest
Subject r Q No. Topic Why I Got It Wrong Phrase Date ✓?

Chemistry P41 2023 Q3b Moles Forgot n=m/M first n = 4.8 ÷ 32 = 0.15 mol +3 days

...repeat for
every wrong
answer...

SPACED REPETITION CYCLE — Review each topic on: Day +1, Day +3, Day +7, Day +14
Topic Studied 1st Review 2nd Review 3rd Review

Mar 30: Chem Bonding Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 13

Apr 1: Stoichiometry Apr 3 Apr 7 Apr 15

Apr 2: Organic Chem Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 16

Apr 3: Bio Enzymes Apr 5 Apr 9 Apr 17

Apr 4: Phys Electricity Apr 6 Apr 10 Apr 18

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 Apr 5: CS Topics 4-6 Apr 7 Apr 11 Apr 19

HOW TO PRACTISE FRENCH LISTENING (0520/11)

Resources: (1) Past papers with audio: [Link] → French 0520 → Paper 1 → download QP + audio file (2) Real French audio: RFI
Savoirs ([Link]/fr/podcasts/savoirs) — short 3-5 min clips on current topics, clear pronunciation (3) TV5 Monde
([Link]/en/enseigner-apprendre-le-francais) — authentic French with exercises (4) YouTube: "French Listening Practice IGCSE" for
exam-focused content Daily routine: 1 RFI clip (5 min) every evening during break — completely passive, no notes needed. Once per week:
timed past P11 paper under exam conditions. Exam strategy: Read questions + all options BEFORE audio plays. During audio: circle your
answer immediately, do not wait. If you miss something: mark your best guess + flag — come back if there's time. Do NOT leave any blank —
eliminate wrong options and guess from remainder.

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 5 CHEMISTRY THEORY COUNTDOWN — Tick off each day
✓
Date Days Left Focus for the Day
Done

30 Mar 29 days Chem school AM + Phys Electricity + CS Topic 4 ■

31 Mar 28 days Chem school AM + Bio Cells + Bus objectives ■
1 Apr 27 days Chem Bonding + Stoichiometry calcs (20) + Phys Nuclear ■
2 Apr 26 days Chem Organic reactions + Bio Enzymes + Phys Space ■
3 Apr 25 days Chem Rates + Energy + Bio Photosynthesis/Respiration ■
4 Apr 24 days Chem Acids/Bases/Salts + Chem Metals/Redox + CS Topic 5 ■
5 Apr 23 days Chem Atmosphere + Bio Transport + Phys Waves ■
6 Apr 22 days Chem BLURT TEST (all topics) + Phys Thermal + CS Topic 6 ■
7 Apr 21 days Chem PP Topical: Stoichiometry + Organic (2019-2024) ■
8 Apr 20 days Chem PP Topical: Electrolysis + Acids (2020-2024) ■
9 Apr 19 days Chem PP Topical: Rates + Energy (2019-2024) ■
10 Apr 18 days Chem PP Topical: Metals + Atmosphere + Periodicity ■
11 Apr 17 days FULL Chem P2 MCQ + P4 Theory mock — mark + error log ■
12 Apr 16 days Chem error log re-test: every wrong answer ■
13 Apr 15 days 2nd Full Chem P4 mock (different paper) — aim 70+/80 ■
14 Apr 14 days Target 3 weakest Chemistry topics — blurt + topical Qs ■
15 Apr 13 days 3rd Full Chem P2+P4 back-to-back — full exam simulation ■
16 Apr 12 days Chem weak topic targeted re-learning + Feynman method ■
17 Apr 11 days Chem ATP Practical prep: flame/gas/ion tests, titration ■
18 Apr 10 days FULL Chem P2+P4 mock — final benchmark score ■
19 Apr 9 days ALL Chem error log re-test — any wrong × 2 → priority ■
20 Apr 8 days Light Chem review: all flashcards scan (90 min) NO new ■
21 Apr 7 days Chem final: organic reactions + key equations scan ■
22 Apr 6 days French Writing EXAM — after: open Chem error log ■
23 Apr 5 days Chem error log: 30 mole calcs + organic pathways ■
24 Apr 4 days Chem organic pathways from memory + final P4 mock ■
25 Apr 3 days Chem flashcard scan (60 min) — only red cards ■
26 Apr 2 days Light review: key equations + organic + electrolysis ■
27 Apr 1 day FINAL DAY: 60 min light scan only. Pack bag. REST. SLEEP 9:30pm ■
28 Apr ■ EXAM CHEMISTRY THEORY (0620/41) — PM — arrive 30 min early ■

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 6 YOUR EXACT STEPS — RIGHT NOW
TODAY (30 Mar)

1. Download this PDF — print it — pin it above your desk NOW

2. Set up Anki ([Link] / Anki app) — create decks: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, CS, French, Business

3. Subscribe to SaveMyExams — navigate to each subject, bookmark revision notes pages

4. Download the official CIE syllabuses for all 8 subjects ([Link]) — PDF for each

5. Print all 8 syllabuses — tick off every bullet point as you study it

6. Create your Error Log notebook — one section per subject

7. Set phone DND schedule: 6:45am–2pm every day automatically

8. Go to [Link] — navigate to each of your subjects — bookmark the past paper pages

9. Study Block 1 starts at 6:45am TOMORROW (Chemistry — school, then afternoon revision)

THIS WEEK (30 Mar – 5 Apr)

• Mon 30 + Tue 31 Mar: Chemistry school mornings — attend fully, take thorough notes. After school: see timetable.

• Each evening: review all Anki due cards (30 min) + add new cards from today's revision

• By Friday 3 Apr: you must have covered Chem Bonding, Stoichiometry, Organic, Rates, Electrolysis in Anki

• By Sunday 5 Apr: Physics Electricity, Nuclear, Space topics completed + first flashcards made

• Do your first topical past paper questions on Friday (after covering those topics)

• French: 20 new vocab words daily — Anki — during breaks, meals, before sleep

ONGOING NON-NEGOTIABLES

• Exercise EVERY day — 30 min minimum — no exceptions — this is revision, not wasted time

• Sleep EVERY night by 9:30pm — alarm 6:00am — this is how memory consolidates

• Error log EVERY wrong answer — if you skip this step, the system breaks down

• Anki EVERY day — missing even 2 days creates a backlog that takes 3 days to clear

• Mark every practice question with the official mark scheme — self-marking is not enough

• Re-test every error log entry 24 hours after logging it — before moving on

• French listening audio: 5 min every single evening — RFI Savoirs — passive listening counts

You have 71 days from today until your last exam. That is enough time to go from B to A* in every subject —
but only if every single day is deliberate. You are not revising to feel busy. You are revising to perform. Every
session has one goal: reduce the distance between what you know and what Cambridge requires. The work
starts now.

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