GCSE Science: Exam Boost Series
The Pearson Edexcel GCSE Science Exam Boost videos offer valuable tips on various topics, including exam structure, short answer questions, calculations, graphs, extended open response questions, and command words. These videos have been designed as teaching resources to share with students studying Biology , Chemistry or Physics at GCSE. Below are the links to the six available videos.
- In the first Exam Boost session, our lead trainer, Keith Penn, offers a refresher on how Pearson Edexcel structures their exams and the types of questions you can expect to see in our papers.
GCSE Science Exam Boost Session 1: Exam Structure - In the second Exam Boost session, Keith Penn, our lead trainer for GCSE Science, reviews the format of our 'short answer questions' and explores strategies for effectively addressing them in the exam.
GCSE Science Exam Boost Session 2: Short Answer Questions - In this third Exam Boost session, Keith Penn looks at ways to ensure your students maximise their potential with this guidance on calculations for our assessments.
GCSE Science Exam Boost Session 3: Calculations - In the fourth Exam Boost session, our lead trainer, Keith Penn, shares valuable advice on tackling graphing questions and highlights common mistakes to avoid.
GCSE Science Exam Boost Session 4: Graphs - In the fifth Exam Boost session, our lead trainer, Keith Penn, guides you through examples of 'extended open response questions', commonly known as '6-markers'. Using examples from past exam series, he addresses common challenges and offers strategies to increase confidence in this part of the assessment.
GCSE Science Exam Boost Session 5: Extended Open Response Questions - In this final video of the Exam Boost series Keith Penn walks you through the sometimes-misunderstood command words. Find out the key expectations linked to these words using examples from past papers along with student responses to exemplify the training. Thanks for watching!
GCSE Science Exam Boost Session 6: Command Words