Strengths & Weaknesses to focus on what counts

Revision can feel overwhelming, but knowing where to focus makes all the difference. Our clear and trusted Strengths & Weaknesses guidance is aligned to your exam and shows you exactly where to focus for smarter, faster improvement.

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Why students love our Strengths & Weaknesses guidance

Direction you can trust

Instead of endlessly revising everything, know exactly where to focus, saving time and energy. We’ll show you the precise expert-written, exam-aligned revision you need to close gaps fast.

See your progress

As you practise more questions and complete more tests, you can see your weak spots turn into strengths, keeping you motivated and on track.

Beat the overwhelm

By targeting your weak areas first, you cut through the pressure of revision. With this clear plan, you can stay in control and be ready to succeed in your exams.

How to use Strengths & Weaknesses effectively

Want to feel less stressed and make your revision time count? Here are three simple steps from our expert Teachers and Examiners to get the most out of our Strengths & Weaknesses guidance.

1. Answer questions

Work through our examiner written Exam Questions, Target Tests and Mock Exams. Each attempt builds a picture of your performance across topics.

2. Check your breakdown

At the end of tests and in your course overview, see a clear breakdown of your Strengths & Weaknesses by topic and subtopic. Know what you’ve mastered and where to focus next.

3. Focus your revision

Follow the targeted, exam-aligned resources linked to your weak areas. As you practise, you’ll turn gaps into strengths and head into exams with confidence.

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Complete exam questions to reveal your Strengths & Weaknesses by topic. Answer at least 10 questions in a topic to generate your strength score.

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