Weekly GCSE Science Exam Practice

Turn science knowledge into exam marks

A fresh recorded exam-practice session every week, with downloadable questions and fully annotated answers.

Suitable for AQA Combined and Separate Science students in Years 10 and 11.

This week’s recording is available until Sunday 20 September at 11:59 pm.

Get this week’s recording - £10

How exam practice works

One focused set of questions. One week to complete it. A fresh session every Monday.

1. Download the questions

Print them or open them on another device, then have a go independently.

2. Watch the walkthrough

Work through each question with me, pausing and rewinding whenever needed.

3. Improve every answer

Add corrections, key science and mark-winning phrases to the question sheet.

4. Complete it by Sunday

Access ends at 11:59 pm on Sunday. The clear deadline prevents recordings piling up and turns good intentions into a manageable weekly routine.

What students receive each week

Each week, students receive a downloadable pack of GCSE-style exam questions. They are encouraged to attempt the questions independently before beginning the recording, even if they are unsure where to start.

They then work through an approximately 45-minute recorded walkthrough with me. For every question, I explain:

• what the question is really asking
• which scientific knowledge is relevant
• how to structure the answer clearly
• where each mark is gained
• the common mistakes to avoid

Students correct and improve their own work as they watch. Afterwards, they can download my completed annotations and model answers to keep, print or use to amend their original responses.

Drag the slider to see how a clean exam question becomes a fully annotated guide to gaining the marks.

Knowing the science isn’t always enough

The difference between knowing it and scoring it is exam technique.

Students often know far more science than their exam answers show. They misread command words, leave out crucial detail or struggle to turn what they know into a structured response.

Weekly Exam Practice shows students how to:

  • Work out what each question is really asking
  • Identify the science needed to answer it
  • Structure clear, precise responses
  • Spot the details that turn an answer into marks

They don’t just see the correct answer. They see how to build it.

Expert teaching, not just an answer sheet

Each week, I choose questions that expose the mistakes students commonly make and the details examiners reward.

I’m Nicole Daniels, and I’ve spent more than a decade teaching GCSE Science. During every recording, I model the thinking behind a strong answer: how to interpret the question, select the relevant science and communicate it precisely.

Students don’t simply mark their work. They learn how to approach the next question better.

  • PhD in Biochemistry
  • Former Head of Science and Deputy Headteacher
  • Over 10 years teaching GCSE Science
  • Experienced independent science tutor
Get this week’s recording - £10

Frequently asked questions

How do I know they’ll actually use it?

Exam Practice is designed to be completed, not collected.

Students receive one focused set of questions, one recorded walkthrough and one clear Sunday deadline. This turns exam practice into a small, manageable weekly task instead of another resource they intend to use “later”.

The recording can be paused and rewound, so students can complete it whenever it suits them during the week. At 11:59 pm on Sunday, access ends and a fresh session becomes available on Monday.

The aim is not to build an ever-growing library of unwatched recordings. It is to complete a little purposeful exam practice every week.

What is included in each weekly session?

Each session includes:

  • A downloadable pack of GCSE-style exam questions
  • An approximately 45-minute recorded walkthrough
  • Detailed teaching for every question
  • Model answers and fully explained calculations
  • A downloadable copy of my completed annotations and answers

Students can print the question pack or open it on another device while watching.

PLEASE NOTE: Each Exam Practice has a fixed expiry date shown clearly on the product page before purchase.

Access ends at 11:59 pm on Sunday, regardless of the day it is purchased. A fresh Exam Practice session then becomes available to purchase on Monday.

If purchasing later in the week, please check the expiry date carefully before completing the order.

Is this a live lesson or a recording?

This is a recorded session, not a live lesson.

Students can start it whenever it suits them during the week, then pause, rewind and replay explanations as needed before access ends on Sunday.

How long will I have access?

Each Exam Practice has a fixed expiry date shown clearly on the product page before purchase.

Access ends at 11:59 pm on Sunday, regardless of the day it is purchased. A fresh Exam Practice session then becomes available to purchase on Monday.

If purchasing later in the week, please check the expiry date carefully before completing the order.

Why does access end every Sunday?

The deadline is deliberate. Without one, recordings can easily accumulate in a lesson library and become something students continually plan to complete “later”.

A clear Sunday deadline creates accountability and encourages students to complete one manageable piece of exam practice each week. It helps turn revision into a routine long before exam panic begins.

Students can download and keep the question workbook and annotated answers, but access to the video ends on Sunday.

How should students use the session?

For the greatest benefit, students should:

  1. Download the question workbook.
  2. Attempt every question independently.
  3. Watch the recorded walkthrough with a different-coloured pen.
  4. Pause to correct and improve their answers.
  5. Download the completed annotations and compare them with their own work.

It does not matter if the first attempt is incomplete or incorrect. Those mistakes help students identify exactly what they need to improve.

Is Exam Practice suitable for both Year 10 and Year 11?

Yes. Exam Practice is suitable for GCSE students in both Year 10 and Year 11.

The topic matters more than the year group because schools teach the GCSE Science content in different orders. The subject and topic covered each week will always be shown clearly before purchase.

Is it suitable for Combined and Separate Science?

Yes. The sessions are suitable for students studying AQA Combined Science and AQA Separate Sciences.

Many of the fundamental Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics are studied by both Combined and Separate Science students. If a session contains content intended specifically for Separate Science students, this will be clearly stated.

Is it suitable for Higher or Foundation Tier students?

The sessions are generally written with Higher Tier expectations in mind, although much of the content and exam technique is also valuable for Foundation Tier students, especially those aiming for grade 5.

Which exam board is Exam Practice designed for?

The questions and teaching are based on the AQA GCSE Science specification.

Students following another exam board may still benefit from the science knowledge and exam technique, but the content has not been mapped specifically to their specification.

How will students access the session after purchase?

After purchasing, log in to mdlearning.co.uk using the email address entered at checkout.

A secure login code will be sent by email, so there is no password to remember. The current Exam Practice session will appear in the lesson library.

Can students keep the resources?

Students can download and keep the clean question workbook and my completed annotated answers.

The recorded walkthrough cannot be downloaded and will disappear when access ends at 11:59 pm on Sunday.

Is Exam Practice included in membership?

Yes. Weekly Exam Practice is included with the Year 10, Year 11 and Full GCSE memberships.

Members are given access automatically and do not need to purchase the £10 session separately. They can find the current session by logging in to their lesson library.

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