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Exam Preparation Guide for GCSE (9–1) AQA Media Studies

For exams up to Summer 2022

New resources for assessment from Summer 2023 coming soon

Perfect your students’ exam technique with this supportive and student-friendly guide for GCSE (9–1) AQA Media One and Two. Bursting with a wide variety of exam-style questions, graded sample answers, constructive examiner commentary, varied tasks and mini-mock papers – ideal for classwork, homework or intensive revision sessions.

  1. Deconstruct the exam

    • Clear and concise notes cover all types of exam-style question, as well as LIAR, context and theories and the assessment objectives, so students have clear exam expectations.
    • 33 original exam-style questions with sample answers and examiner’s commentary demonstrate best practice and pinpoint common errors.
  2. Practise and build exam skills

    • A further 29 progressive and differentiated exam-style questions build confidence and develop writing skills.
    • Plus! Writing frames support lower-ability students.
  3. Apply skills and test yourself

    • Synoptic exam tips for last-minute, confidence-boosting advice.
    • 4 mini-mock papers, complete with student-friendly mark schemes consolidate learning.