IGCSE Biology Revision Notes

To memorise these processes, create detailed flowcharts or diagrams. Write key steps and chemical equations. Additionally, use acronyms or mnemonic devices. For example, "Piglet Ran Cautiously" can help remember the reactants in photosynthesis (Piglet for Pigments, Ran for Water, Cautiously for Carbon dioxide).

Visual aids like flashcards with images and brief descriptions are helpful. For instance, you can associate the mitochondria with "powerhouses" and draw a small generator next to them on your flashcards.

Mnemonics like "Dear King Philip, Come Over For Good Soup" can help remember the order of the five kingdoms (Domain, Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species).

Create an acronym like "I Prefer My Aunt's Tea" or create a catchy phrase for each stage, such as "In Paris, My Aunt Tans."

Make flashcards with the term on one side and the definition on the other. Quiz yourself and review regularly. Try grouping related terms, creating a word map, or using the method of loci, associating terms with specific places or objects in your environment. You can do this by using sticky notes and creating an association with where your notes are in relation to certain parts of the room. This may help you visualise your notes in the exam.