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Title: Are the textbook questions worth the time?
Post by: Cogglesnatch Cuttlefish on January 27, 2015, 05:38:03 pm

I'm using the heinemann textbook myself. Are the textbook questions beneficial or are you better off investing time into trial/A+ questions?

Title: Re: Are the textbook questions worth the time?
Post by: Kel9901 on January 27, 2015, 06:19:08 pm

Quote from: Cogglesnatch Cuttlefish on January 27, 2015, 05:38:03 pm

I'm using the heinemann textbook myself. Are the textbook questions beneficial or are you better off investing time into trial/A+ questions?

Yeah I think the heinemann q's are great, just remember they're there to test/reinforce your understanding, not necessarily as exam-style q's. Also, some aspects are not that relevant (eg proteins s markers for disease, penicillin (though depending on your school one of your SACs may mention it), specific electrolytic cells)

I'd say they are worth your time

Title: Re: Are the textbook questions worth the time?
Post by: doher109 on January 28, 2015, 03:03:48 pm

Some are great.

There are 4 types

1. Numerical skills - these aren't reflective of exam questions but allow you to refine any technical skills you require (converting units etc.)
2. Worded Questions - typically not very good, can be fluffy.
3. Numerical Scenarios - Ask to calculate percentage of a compound purity for example. These will appear on the exam and are great questions to work towards completing throughout the year.
4. Abstract - For example draw a poster about the safety of HCl (can be fun - but typically a waste of time)