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How to answer AQA GCSE English Language Paper 1 Question 5

AQA English Language Paper 1 Question 5 is the creative writing task worth 40 marks. This guide shows you how to approach writing both a description and a narrative opening, including planning your ideas, using ambitious vocabulary, and nailing SPaG. It’s packed with practical tips to help you tackle the question with confidence.

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Mock exams: What are they and do they matter?

Mock exams are an important part of your child’s learning journey, helping to identify strengths and weaknesses, develop exam technique, and build confidence ahead of their final GCSE and A Level exams. This guide explains when mocks take place, why they matter, and how you can support your child’s preparation.

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Save My Exams Free Alternative: Physics & Maths Tutor

Preparing for GCSEs or A Levels? Having the right revision resources matters. While Save My Exams offers high-quality revision materials via a paid subscription, Physics & Maths Tutor is an excellent free alternative. This article compares both sites and explains why Physics & Maths Tutor is a go-to option for students and teachers alike.

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Physics and Maths Tutor: A complete guide to using the site

Physics and Maths Tutor is a free, UK-based website packed with high-quality revision resources, including past papers, mark schemes, notes, practice questions, flashcards, and more, across a wide range of subjects. This guide explains how to navigate the site and make the most of its free resources to boost your exam performance.

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A Level grades explained

From university entry to future career opportunities, A Level grades play a vital role in your teen’s next steps. But how does the A Level grading system actually work? Our “A Level grades explained” guide covers everything parents need to know, including how A Level grades are calculated, how they translate into UCAS points, and more.

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GCSE grade boundaries 2025

Wondering how your child’s GCSE grades are determined? In this guide to GCSE grade boundaries 2025, we explain how grade thresholds are set, when they’re released, and why they matter. You’ll also find updated grade boundaries for key subjects once published—plus data from previous years to help put your child’s results into context.

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A Level grade boundaries 2025

Curious about how grade boundaries might affect your teen’s results? Our guide to A Level grade boundaries 2025 covers everything you need to know, from what they are and how they’re set to why they change each year. We’ll also share the latest grade boundaries for key subjects alongside data from previous years.

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A Level remark: Is it worth it?

Didn’t receive the results you expected? If you’re only a couple of marks away from the next grade up—or your university place hangs in the balance—requesting an A Level remark could make a difference. This article covers everything you need to know, from understanding the process to deadlines, costs, and success rates.

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Should you request a GCSE remark?

Unsure whether to request a GCSE remark? If your results were lower than expected, especially if you’re just a couple marks away from the next grade up, a review of marking might be worth considering. This guide covers everything you need to know—from success rates and costs to deadlines and next steps if your grade doesn’t change.