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I am a 17 year old kid who likes doing things like DIY, woodwork and playing computer games. Not your average 17 year old really ;-)
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Having already done two GCSE maths exams, I am currently in the process of revising for my last. The course I am doing is AQA Modular (3300). I have found this revision guide invaluable. It covers modules one, three and five, meaning you can look up anything that you are not sure about. Modules two and four are coursework, which varies from school to school, so they cannot include these. This book is aimed at those students taking the higher tier paper.
The Layout CGP books are famous for their fun and colourful way of presenting information. This guide is no exception. It includes useful diagrams of graphs and shapes as well as boxes of the most important information if you just want a quick memory jog. There are worked examples that show you exactly how to get the correct answer. The style of writing is fairly informal, making it relatively enjoyable to read. Each sub topic has its own page, split up with subtitles. Formulas are thoroughly explained, ensuring that you understand them. The key points are underlined and written in a different colour, making sure you take note of them.
The Content As I said before, this revision guide covers modules 1,3 and 5. Everything within these modules is covered. Module 1 is data handling, Module 3 is number and Module 5 is algebra and shapes. I cannot possibly write out the entire contents page as there are 90 pages of maths in the book. However, if you visit the following link, you can find a picture of the contents page
At the end of each module is a page of revision questions. These tend to ask for a method rather than a mathematical answer. For example 'What is the method for writing a number to three significant figures?' These questions do not have answers at the back. You are expected to search through the book if you don't know. However, at the bottom of most pages is something called 'The Acid Test'. These questions test you about what you have just read. There are three or four questions, and these include answers at the back. These questions involve working something out, so I find these more useful.
My Opinion I find this book extremely useful for my exam revision. It includes everything I need to know, meaning I know that I haven't missed something out. The information is presented in a fun way, meaning that I don't get too bored when revising. It also means that I remember the stuff. In the two previous exams, I got A*s. I was two marks off the top mark in both exams (spooky). If I hadn't had this book, I don't think I would have done half as good. My fellow class mates also find this book extremely useful. Remember though, it is only for the AQA modular course. If you are taking a different course, there are other CGP books out there which are equally as good. I got an A* in the exam, probably because of the quality of this book.
General Info Exam Board: AQA Course: AQA Modular Higher Tier (3300) Number of Pages: 94 Price: £4.50 (Although I got it through school for about £3)
Congratulations on your results so far, good luck for your final exam :) I used this book at GCSE a few years ago and found it really useful. Jules
its_ashy 28.12.2007 13:51
good review, I used AQA revision guides for my studies and agree they are very good
techno_man_37 21.12.2007 16:11
great review, just in the middle of all that at the minute, i have some bbc bitesize revision guides, but these do sound better scene as it AQA that actually do the tests
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