A mock exam shows where your IGCSE biology notes failed — not always because you “did not know biology,” but because of wording, diagrams, or misread data. After mocks, edit notes; do not restart from scratch.

Hub: IGCSE biology notes · Review mark schemes after mock · Biology revision mistakes.

48-hour mock review routine

Step	Action
1	Mark with official scheme — no “maybe” marks
2	Label each lost mark: K knowledge / D diagram / E exam technique
3	Rewrite one page of notes per weak subtopic only
4	Redo same question closed-book after 48 hours

Error log table (add to front of notebook)

Q code	Topic	Error type	Note fix
2023 P2 Q4	Osmosis	Definition	Add precise definition box
2024 P4 Q2	Heart	Diagram	Redraw valves nightly × 3

When not to rewrite notes

• Whole chapter rewrite — wastes time.
• Topics you scored full marks on — only maintain with one recall question.
• Copying entire mark scheme — summarise patterns instead.

Upgrade notes by error type

Type	Fix
Knowledge	New definition box + flashcard — flashcards
Diagram	Diagrams guide
6-mark structure	6-mark technique
Practical	Paper 6 notes

Frequently asked questions

Mock grade much lower than expected?

Check tier (Core/Extended) and whether notes matched syllabus — Core vs Extended.

Teacher not returning scripts?

Request topic-level feedback; practise same paper questions.

Multiple mocks left?

Focus last mocks on timed papers — one-month plan.

Parents helping after mock?

Parents guide.

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