Any tips for someone who finds bio quite challenging in comparision to the rest of their subjects?
Would you recommend getting a tutor? I get the concepts in class, but come test time I forget some of the answers and then realise my mistakes when I get back the paper..
How much preparation is recommended over summer? I want to start off the year on a good foot with all my subjects, but especially biology.
Hi, sorry for the really late reply!
I feel Biology can be quite challenging because you have to simultaneously know the material and be able to adapt and utilise it whilst simultaneously interpreting difficult questions and information
I think as with every subject preparation during summer helps a lot, but in many ways it's probably not necessary to learn the whole course as you've got a lot on your plate next year.
Start with the content and try to get as much done as you feel comfortable doing, which will give you a headstart and maybe make it easier for you during the year reducing your workload
I would work through the textbook, if you plan on making notes and it helps you learn thats great, if not, maybe just highlight the important stuff and knock down the revision questions for a few chapters. I wouldn't think you need to start anything like doing exam papers and such.
If you find you know the content but are making mistakes, make sure you truly not only know your content inside out and can utilise it fluently in different scenarios. The best way to do this is practice by answering questions. Sit down, look at a question, think about what it's really asking, plan out your response in your head before you put pen to paper at the start. Take it slowly and try to actively engage with the question would be the most ideal method