SAVE MY EXAMS: A RESOURCE WORTH TRYING FOR CAMBRIDGE

Now that you are familiar with Kognity, another resource that is somewhat similar yet completely independent is Save My Exams (SME). This wonderful resource has been developed by man teachers and students, making it both engaging and captivating. Moreover, this also makes it highly relevant and thus a very effective tool for learning the syllabus.

Below I am Summarizing the Key Pros and Cons of Save My Exams

Pros

1. Cheaper than most websites, costing only £60 per year.

2. Extensive question bank.

3. Quickly updated to adapt to changes in the syllabus.

4. Simple, easy-to-navigate UI.

5. Videos offer alternative explanations to better understand concepts.

Cons

1. Notes are often superficial and fail to cover the syllabus in detail.

2. Only covers the most popular subjects, so niche subjects may not be available.

3. Some questions in the question bank go beyond the scope of the syllabus.

Overview of the Workings of SME and Its Pros

When you first open Save My Exams, you are welcomed by its minimalistic yet sleek home screen. Here, you can choose which subject you want to study if you’ve already set your preferences. If not, no need to worry! SME has an extremely simple and easy-to-navigate interface, so finding the subject you wish to study — whether it’s to practice questions or revise theory — is as easy as a walk in the park.

One feature I relly enjoyed about SME is how it integrates humour into some of its questions. This can be a great mood booster during long study sessions. Moreover, SME organizes questions by exam papers; for example, in Maths, Paper 2 and Paper 4 are separated, and within each paper, questions are categorized by difficulty level (easy, medium, hard). This structure helps develop your overall understanding of a topic and motivates you to gauge your knowledge of specific subtopics.

Another underrated feature of SME is its flashcards, which are very helpful for learning key concepts. By using these, you’ll be able to confidently tackle most of the easy and medium-difficulty questions on their site and in past papers.

Some Possible Areas Where SME Lacks and Suggestions

While SME is a fantastic resource that can elevate your understanding of a subject, it’s not without its flaws. The revision notes on SME, while useful, are just that — revision notes. Therefore, relying on SME as your primary resource for learning theory-heavy subjects like Chemistry or Biology may not be the best strategy. I recommend combining SME with Kognity and topical past papers to master specific chapters before diving into a more extensive past paper practice. This method will save you a lot of time, as many textbooks tend to reiterate points in a convoluted way, often leaving students more confused than when they started.

Conclusion

In the next blog, I will shed light on various other miscellaneous websites. While they may seem insignificant on their own, when used together, they can create a formidable force to truly enhance your learning experience!