How to get an A*/9 in IGCSE BIOLOGY complete guide - how I studied, tips, resources and more!

Today, I'll be giving you an A to Z guide on how to handle and turn your worst enemy - IGCSE Biology - into your most cherished best friend 🤝
(or at least make u tolerate it 🤧)
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• 💫⭐IGCSE A* tips
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⌛Timestamps!⌛
00:00 Intro
01:27 Background info
02:25 Syllabus = your new bestie
03:14 Textbook??
04:05 How I studied every bio chapter
06:38 Resources and notes
07:45 Study methods
09:26 BIO MUST HAVES
12:00 Past papers & demotivation
13:20 Tips for every paper
14:20 How I do my notes
14:57 Paper 6
16:45 Outro
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[@umamahasim2298]

I have my Biology paper 4 in like 6 days and although I got good marks in mocks it feels like I'm forgetting everything and find it difficult to get the mark scheme points in my answers... thank you for the tips

[@farismohammed1034]

Thank you so much for the tips❤❤

[@leenismaiel5812]

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[@habibaLotfy]

STOOOP LEEN ILYSM 😩🙏 THANK U FOR THE COMMENT IT REALLY REALLY MADE MY DAY!

[@jannathossain6009]

Hey, thank you for the hard work you have put in for the IGCSE tips videos, by the way, I just have some doubts about the syllabus which I need to get clarified as soon as possible. - When they mention for eg: describe the role nervous system as coordination and regulation of body functions, does it mean that the only things I need to know about the role of a nervous system are coordination and regulation of body functions? - When they mention for eg: describe Brownian motion in terms of random collisions between microscopic particles and particles in a liquid or gas, does it mean that these words must be there in your answer to a question asking about describing brownian motion?

[@adityarajivratnam6863]

Thanks for the great video! What was the Bio textbook you were using?

[@samaashraf2686]

you are the best wallahi

[@simpleqaseem1655]

Hello i recently saw your video abou English, could you tell me how you practiced for your speaking?

[@teahyung6186]

Should we start the real past past papers after we learn everything or should we do it chapter after chapter (other then pmt)

[@mailabash7832]

I’m doing topic questions and I feel like I’m still constantly losing marks in them . Is that an issue just in topic questions or will I see a lot better improvement in past papers inshallah ?

[@Mezo-ju1xx]

fire 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MariaAnton-sh8vu]

Hi! How do l get past question paper from save my exam without asking me to pay

[@user-de8iw2yi2z]

Hello, please make a video on managing the subjects

[@hanan_288]

can you do a igcse a* guide for computer science

[@taif7420]

Hello ! Could you please give us the links to the resources that you used in the comment section please

[@HEalthcaRE-by3bn]

Can I completely rely on the notes by igcse aid?

[@Tazxtehz]

is there any chance of something coming up on the exam that is not mentioned in the specification? Caz my school gives extra notes and stuff which are definitely not mentioned in the specification... so i am confused on whether i should study them. Including the textbook also has extra stuff again which are not mentioned in the specification

[@bethsiadalemma387]

no, only study the contents that appear on the spec

[@samaashraf2686]

can u plz make a video for computer science

[@josef30015]

ik rarely any people take the subject but can u pls post a video about getting an A* in arabic first language cuz ive been really focused on my maths and sciences so i just completely forgot about arabic. code (3180)

[@saraelgendy1326]

When did you start past papers

[@ponyk__13]

Please type down the websites u used for notemaking again

[@syedarham2683]

Please tell me which p6 notes u use

[@twzx6874]

How can i get the syllabus

[@Adam__48918]

Oh and also, did you do all 8 O levels in may June or you did some in October November and some in may June? If you did them all in one session how did you deal with the stress and juggling all the subjects… THANKS😊

[@habibaLotfy]

Hello! I did 7 igcses in may june 2022 and 1 in october 2022, then did 3 AS in may june 2023 and 1 AL in this october 2022 session! I'll definitely consider making a video on how to juggle all of these subjects.. thank u for the suggestion!

[@mubashirasiddiqui74]

Thanks for biology guide but only 6 months are left for my boards plss make for chemistry asap!

[@habibaLotfy]

Sure!! I'll make one very very soon hopefully

[@rexali1681]

omg i hope next is chemistry %

[@habibaLotfy]

On the way! Next week or this one!

[@urleftkidney]

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[@habibaLotfy]

AAAAAH THANK U 🫶🫶🫶

[@urleftkidney]

@@habibaLotfy no problem habibty

[@twp120]

hey! can u please do the same for ict?, i have really limited time like my igcse ict practicals is on 4th april next month and i still didn't study anything please help by making a video on it asap, ty!

[@reemmhmd-hf1ug]

Bro samee . I havent studied a single thing😭

[@habibaLotfy]

DONE!! CHECK OUT THE ICT VIDEO ITS OUT NOW!!

[@Adam__48918]

Hi habiba did you take any tuitions during your IGCSE studies and if so which of the 8 subjects did you take tuitions for. THANKSSS!

[@habibaLotfy]

Hello! This all depends on ur preferences but i only needed tution for english just because i needed a teacher to check for me the written part, and for arabic because i was really struggling since schools here really neglect it. Other than that, i always had the mentality that all i needed was school and self studies, not tuition, and having many tuition classes meant not having much time to study other subjects

[@Adam__48918]

@@habibaLotfy I’m taking 6 IGCSE subjects in the upcoming may/June session those being: Math Biology Chemsitry Physics ICT Business and you just gave me a sense of confidence that I can do it so thanks so much and good luck on anything you do in life👍

[@goldenahmed2823]

Externals are in 1 month you have to make one for chemistry asap

[@habibaLotfy]

Chemistry coming up soon hopefully!

[@Bwa909]

CAN U PLSSSSS TELL US if for example i wanna be a doctor later on or more specifically cardiology do i need to take physics

[@mkismk73_]

it depends on what university you're going to, their requirements may or may not be physics

[@siddhu_1212]

chemistry video

[@maryamrabie7718]

AMAZING!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR EFFORTS AND DEDICATION, I LOVEE ITTT

[@habibaLotfy]

THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS COMMENT MEANS A LOT 🫶🫶 I'm glad i was of help :D

[@expddnjdn]

Please make a thorough video on IGCSE ICT theory preparation methods cz the theory is insidiously long

[@habibaLotfy]

I already made a video in my series on how to get an A* in ICT If u need additional help after watching that video let me know i may do another video on ICT them

[@cr4sh3rstv9]

Do ICT next please And chemistry

[@habibaLotfy]

ICT VIDEO IS OUT NOW!!! Check it out on my channel!

[@janiesum-qg8gr]

Can you give tips on Computer Science IGCSE? My exam is in 2 months.

[@habibaLotfy]

Next video coming up! Subscribe to get notified :D

[@ia4713]

Plz make the next video for chemistry

[@habibaLotfy]

On the way, hopefully I'll get it out by this week!

[@itz_me3661]

Hi! please what is the name of the biology textbook you used? the one my school uses is quite old

[@bqrdie9094]

I would suggest u to use the hodder book of igcse new edition.

[@bose2403]

TYSM

[@habibaLotfy]

ANYTIMEEE!!

[@user-pd3ok2ik1f]

I’m confused, should i choose bio or physics for IGCSE. Please help

[@afnan6863]

Biooooo

[@haniatanveer3210]

Hey I am struggling to understand that u know what to learn where to start and how to make effective notes can u please open igsce physics bio or chemistry book and show a best way to start and make notes

[@habibaLotfy]

Sure!! that's a great idea Subscribe so you don't miss the video upload!

[@haniatanveer3210]

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[@thitsarkhaingwo236]

what do you mean by syllabus? Is it specification??

[@habibaLotfy]

Yup! They call it syllabus in the cambridge boards

[@ksagalleries]

Assalamoalikum ! Can you guide a bit about igcse cambridge for international students in biology and chemistry as it is the demand for university admission in many countries , also which books u used for the course is it from o levels? And can we register privately for the test on CIE igcse cambridge?

[@habibaLotfy]

Wa'aalaikum assalam wa rahmatullahi wabarakatuh What would you like to know more about for igcse cambridge biology and chemistry? I did this video as a guide for biology and i recently uploaded a video about chemistry that I could link to you, but if you need any other help related to these subjects please let me know what exactly in these subjects you need help with As for my cambridge igcse biology textbook, i used the official "cambridge university press Biology for cambridge igcse" textbook. Buy the newest edition/verison of this textbook, which is the 4th edition that has a bee on the book cover Yes you can sign up as a private candidate by going to your country's British Council and registering there for the igcse subject you want, that's how you take an igcse subject as a private candidate (taking a subject outside your school in the council) If you have any questions or if anything wasn't clear let me know!

[@ksagalleries]

@habibaLotfy thanks for your reply , I actually completed my 12th grade and my previous studies were not a or o levels but for university admissions they require the igcse test in biology and chemistry, I am concerned for the preparation and thinking of which books will be good to go for also u took the digital or the paper test? And can't I give it on my own from igcse cie official website or is it necessary to give through a school?

[@habibaLotfy]

For igcses and A levels, there aren't any available online exams. Igcse chemistry and biology both have 3 papers you have to write at a school or the british council on 3 different days (schedule will be provided when you register and ask for it) Igcse exams are given at ONLY 2 times of the year: October or may/june. So the next exams will be on may/june 2024 (except for india, which has their exams on February) I highly recommend you check the syllabus for both subjects since it has more information on the curriculum and content of the exams Biology syllabus: www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/595426-2023-2025-syllabus.pdf Chemistry syllabus: www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/595428-2023-2025-syllabus.pdf

[@ksagalleries]

Thanks alot for the course and ur guidance, it means I can register my test through British Council from ksa too , and they have 3 papers ? I don't get it like I have to give bio and chemistry 3 times?

[@ksagalleries]

And also there is no digital form of it like we can't give it computer based?

[@nismasdiary]

Are you a kps kid??? The medal at the back looks like its from kps (karachi public school)

[@ishamobashar9853]

She's egyption 💀

[@mileyplayz6170]

What are you going to study in uni?medicine? Also,do you recommend start doing past papers in grade 9 or 10

[@habibaLotfy]

I'm still very undecided but definitely something related to medicine hopefully! Start as early as you can with past papers! For grade 9 i recommend you do classified papers or topical papers, which are basically questions from past papers that are organised into the topics you take, so that you focus on each topic seperately. Then, in grade 10 after you finish taking allll topics, start doing full past papers!

[@afnan6863]

What is the best time or duration does it take to prepare for igcse bio exams .1 ,2,3months???? Thank youuuu🫶

[@rereyhia2666]

Physics and maths touter can you send to me note

[@gamingstation9552]

CAN YOU DO VIDEO ABOUT ICT PLSSSSSSSSSS

[@habibaLotfy]

DONE ✅️✅️ CHECK IT OUT ON MY CHANNEL 🙏

[@nidhisharma6833]

I request you

[@rotiv8r]

UR DEFINITELY EGYPTIAN!

[@habibaLotfy]

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[@hanakirat9159]

8 o levels🙂

[@abdulbasidabdullahi734]

Cs please!

[@habibaLotfy]

CS next inshallah will try to get it out asap

[@nidhisharma6833]

Make a video on how should we be productive in subject phy chem bio and esl

[@habibaLotfy]

Noted!!

[@suitndtie.]

W vid

[@habibaLotfy]

W comment 🙏

[@yazdhaanali1467]

CAN U MAKE CHEMISTRY

[@habibaLotfy]

will be uploading it today! make sure to check it out

[@blacklavenders7]

Hello, I have about like 12 days before my bio paper 4 exam on mayjune 2024, should I just learn solely from the syllabus? Because I doubt that I can cover all topics from beggining from my teacher's slides🥲

[@youtooblack2586]

rip

[@blacklavenders7]

@@youtooblack2586 did it already, it was good