Turn every past paper mistake into a clear revision action. Log IGCSE, GCSE, A-Level and IB errors with subject, syllabus code, exam session, question reference and error type — then filter, review and export to PDF or CSV for safekeeping.
Need past papers? Use our Past Paper Finder to search by board and subject and find papers easily—then come back here to log what went wrong.
The tool is built with dropdown presets that match how students actually sit exams, so you can log mistakes quickly and accurately. The list below is what the form is optimised for; you can still enter any other board or qualification using the custom fields.
Doing past papers is not enough on its own: exam success depends on what you change after each paper. If you mark an exam and move on, the same errors—accuracy slips, weak methods, time pressure, or conceptual gaps—often appear again under real exam conditions.
Logging each mistake with the paper, session and question reference turns vague worry into a concrete revision list. Reviewing that list regularly (with a short note on what went wrong) builds the habits and exam technique that matter as much as re-reading content. Research-backed revision strategies consistently stress retrieval, feedback and targeted practice—this log is a simple way to do that from your own past papers.
This free online past paper error log uses presets for fast entry so you spend seconds logging, not minutes formatting. Use the optional review date to schedule spaced repetition before exams.
Yes. It is free to use in your browser with no sign-up. You can export your log as CSV or PDF at any time.
Presets align with Cambridge International IGCSE, Pearson Edexcel IGCSE, GCSE (9–1) including Edexcel and AQA, Cambridge International AS & A Level, Pearson Edexcel International A Level, IB Diploma Programme, and IB MYP. You can also enter a custom qualification (e.g. another board) for the same mistake log.
Past papers show how you perform under exam conditions. If you only mark papers and move on, the same errors—accuracy slips, weak methods, time pressure—often return. Logging each mistake with a category and paper reference turns vague worry into a revision list. Reviewing that list before exams builds exam technique and topic knowledge together, which is strongly linked to better outcomes than re-reading notes alone.
Entries are saved in your browser (localStorage) on your device. They are not uploaded to Tutopiya. Clearing site data or using another device will not show the same log unless you export and re-import manually.
Labelling mistakes (for example conceptual, missing units, or time pressure) helps you focus revision on the real cause of lost marks, not just the topic name.
Yes. Download the CSV file and upload it to Google Drive, then open with Google Sheets. The file uses UTF-8 with a BOM so Excel recognises accents correctly.