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What is the best technique for revising for an A Level History exam?

When you're studying history it can be tempting to memorise all the facts in your textbook but at A-Level facts will only get you so far. A-Level history exams examine your ability to examine the key themes ...
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Answered by Ruth H. • History tutor
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Any tips on how analyse images in the exam?

Ever played 'spot the difference'? It's kind of like that. A good way to start is to get your pen/pencil/highlighter and circle anything in the image that jumps out at you, without yet wondering why (that ca...
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Answered by Abigail S. • English tutor
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Should I bother planning my essay during an exam?

Yes! It may seem like a waste of time, but allowing yourself to stop, breathe, and think can make your essay so much more concise, and thus likely to score higher. If you rush into your essay, too concerned ...
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Answered by Abigail S. • English tutor
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A curve C has equation y=(2x-3)^5. Find the equation of the normal of this curve at point P with y coordinate -32.

Finding normals and tangents to curves is a very common question in A-level maths papers, especially core 3 modules, giving between 5-8 marks depending on complexity. In order to start this question, the x c...
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Answered by Natalie C. • Maths tutor
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What is the tripartite model of personality?

This model was proposed by Freud. It divides the mind into two sections: the conscious and the unconscious. The id and the superego form the unconscious mind. The id is the first part to develop and it works...
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Answered by Alisha M. • Psychology tutor
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