Bitesize Revision Books - BBC

Advantages: Includes topics for Human Biology As level courses,contains key points for each topic and past exam questions.
Disadvantages: Only 96 pages, doesn't go into that much detail.

Its that time of the year again, and most of us who want to do well in exams will be scouring the shops for good, yet relatively inexpensive, revision guides. However, revision material for certain subjects like Human Biology, Environmental Studies and ICT is usually harder to come by than others. At first glance, ‘Do Brilliantly at AS Biology’ appears to just cover the various AS Biology Syllabuses, but it actually contains many topics in the Human ...
...Circulation, Nucleic acids and Protein Synthesis. The book presents information clearly, in a friendly, attractive format. The books in greyscale, but don’t let this put you off, there’s plenty of diagrams and ‘cartoon’ style pictures to liven things up.(Its printed on nice glossy paper, in case that makes any difference to you!) Each Chapter starts with a past exam question and a students answer. The following pages then use the students answer, ... Read review

Advantages: It provides some practice
Disadvantages: Emphasis is on written work

Interestingly laid out, this covers the main points of grammar and what is expected in the examination. It is not something I would recommend you rely on soley. French grammar books are NEVER laid out as well as French French grammar boks, although this does not profess to be a grammar book. As I said, it covers the ground rules. Gives summaries of key knowlege in "bitesize" pieces. Helps plan revision Gives practice questions and answers. - ...
...further purchase for some books. At least you get them with this! BBC have a style all their own. You either like it or you don't. Personaly, I would suggest you purchase the "Letts" REvise French book and CD. It is overall much better value. However, do remember, that with any language it is getting to use it reguarly that counts. ANY book, will serve, but you must do a little every day. If you have this book and you do that; If you can go from ... Read review

Advantages: Refers to the basics
Disadvantages: Is too basic

...I bought, from the BBC Bitesize range: Maths, Science and English revision books. I knew that the bitesize books had been widely advertised and felt that they should be able to help me succeed. Within a few days I realised that they wouldn't be very helpful with my revsion as they were reviewing things that I had done several years previously. I know it has go to include the basics, but not just them. I would suggest students taking part in their ... Read review