Past papers
Exam papers from previous series, used for practice and revision.
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ), International
- Topic
- Assessment
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Related terms
- Mark scheme All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The document examiners use to mark an exam paper, showing acceptable answers and how marks are awarded. US equivalents include a rubric or answer key.
- Mock exams All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Practice exams taken before the real ones, usually in Year 11 or Year 13, to predict grades and identify gaps. Often called mocks.
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