The Most Underused Revision Technique: How to Effectively Use Past Papers and Markschemes

Hey guys!! Eeeeek another UnJaded Revision Technique video... long time no see! Whether you're studying for GCSEs, A levels, IB exams or school tests, using past papers and mark schemes effectively to revise is so useful and largely underused. The real secret to past papers is not in doing them or getting an amazing grade; it's how you ANALYSE how you did and learn from it! 💛 I used MARCKS which was so helpful - especially for Chemistry and Biology A level! Let me know if you try this. In my eyes, it's the difference between an A and A* for example x
I have so many revision technique videos on my channel, but let me know the specific subjects you'd love some more videos about! 😉 I really really want to help! ✨ x
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Hi my name is Jade and welcome to UnJaded Jade! I post every Wednesday about varying topics I truly care about, from self confidence and veganism, to academic help and motivation 💛
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How old are you? - 18
Which camera do you use? - Canon 750D
When did you start your channel? - 17th Feb 2017
P.S i love you. so much. thank you for finding me and for being here and for gifting me your time. you are so loved.

[@aaliyahhhhhhh335]

I watched your flash cards video four times applied it to my own work. Then sat my science test. And 97%

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[@anushkakulkarni2238]

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Aleena Antony the best way to make effective flashcards

[@aaliyahhhhhhh335]

Aleena Antony btw. All I used was flashcards but make images that you can relate to and remember quicker xx

[@schoolschool7036]

I hate revision 😭 it feels like such a dark cold long lonely road lol Edit (7 months later): got into uni, doing a course that I’m wanting to do 👍 alhamdullilah ☝️

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u literally helped me get a 9 in gcse biology, when i was expected to get a 7! and i forgot to thank you, so THANK YOU JADE!!! ❤️❤️

[@UnJadedJade]

Awhhh thank you so much for sharing!! ☺️🙈 that’s literally bloody amazing, congrats! xxx

[@yonisderia8054]

How do you use mark schemes to improve on past papers ????

[@rosie8094]

what did you do?

[@dorahdavid133]

@@yonisderia8054 its this mark scheme help you write CORRECT SHORT answers you may have filled an entire space but get half marks or NONE at all it helps you save time immensely. Best wishes

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@@dorahdavid133 what is it called if i may ask?

[@aaliyahhhhhhh335]

Jade I'd like a How you write notes so you go through a text book and you show us what you take from it (why&show). How you are so positive How to embrace your features

[@HelloHello-ed6mm]

Ali A yes! I really want to know to because I don’t know where to get like any proper notes from. Is there any online textbooks that can be used?

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Hello Hello yeahh ik i am not a teacher or a professional . But what i do is google what i want and it legit comes up

[@sowmya25]

Yesssss a notes video please

[@erin-iq8tm]

you are the reason I got 100% in my chemistry and two maths tests, I also got an extremely high grade in an English essay for my year because of your motivation and techniques. I look up to you with so much awe you have no idea, I'm always saying 'is this what jade would do?' if I was wasting time or procrastinating because you are a perfect example and so so inspirational🍋👌💛💛😘

[@samzyyx]

- Analyse past papers - MARCKS (reasons why you lost marks) Maths Error Application (to do with science; given scenario you couldn't apply to a foreign situation) Read question (know everything but didn't read question/pay attention to mark schemes correctly) Communication (know exactly what you need to say; wording you used didn't get the marks for specific mark schemes) Knowledge (did you not know anything?) Statements (2 points but 4 marks) Tally up MARCKS for each letter to see why you are losing them. Write yourself a note of what you are going to do now after you've figured out what went wrong. (IMPORTANT) If you do not understand something: ASK A TEACHER IMMEDIATELY; do not wait. Re-do papers if you do really badly. Make a list of common questions e.g. Biology Reword mark schemes into notes/flashcards. Do as many past papers as possible.

[@dark_is_my_tea3946]

"Effort now saves future you even more effort" This hit me hard especially because I over procrastinate.

[@xdgaming952]

:( same gurl, sameu

[@beckymomoh3469]

M- maths error A- application R- read the question K- knowledge S- statement

[@manya2954]

C - Communication!

[@teamcori]

Thanks, saved me the time watching the whole video again

[@nosheen9083]

@@teamcori this comment won't be enough, do watch the whole video.

[@radishdocx]

you forgot communication

[@ayisasirek7790]

What did statement mean again? I watched the video but can't quite remember

[@Malzika]

Ok, Jade, so... I was always a good student, but for some reason last year I wasn't doing great in school. I came across your videos and now I'm an A student. I asked my teacher about how I can get up to an A* and she told me to use the markschemes to do so. This video has legit given me so much knowledge, and I'll hopefully be able to tell you how I've improved. Thanks a tonne, you're my hero ♥️♥️

[@UnJadedJade]

Wow. WOW. Thank you so much for the kind words!! I’m genuinely so happy I’ve been able to help you in some way! I really do hope this helps 💛💛💛 lots of love x

[@Malzika]

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[@AliceMcx]

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[@zuluaslam4810]

Plz could u do a video of ur journey through revision For example As soon as u get told about a test what do u do first and ur journey up to the test

[@sarinajones8315]

love how this entire video was low-key throwing shade at AQA biology, couldn't agree more!!

[@UnJadedJade]

Hahaha kinda maybe ish YES!! That A level Bio 2018 exam was evil! 😂🤷‍♀️

[@georgiaewington]

i did last papers and got 8s for science. i did them before my GCSEs and in the exam, i would be like “oh, this question is like that question” and i could structure my answers based on them. they are fab.

[@_no2698]

How many questions papers I only did 11 question papers I have physics exam day after tomorrow

[@georgiaewington]

@@_no2698 girl I did my GCSEs 4 years ago I have no idea

[@pentium9998]

@@georgiaewington How long before GCSEs did you start studying? Just curious cuz im in yr 10 now and its my 3rd exam for my yr10 mocks today afternoon and im studying for GCSEs now which i feel is early but can give me a headstart.

[@georgiaewington]

@@pentium9998 like 2 weeks before lmao. I definitely should’ve done more but I don’t see much point in revising in year 10. Just keep on top of your school work and revise for any smaller tests you have, big revision can come later

[@pentium9998]

@@georgiaewington true but i want all 9s and im just starting now so i wont have to cram last minute plus im really bad at english lol but all the other subjects are easy to revise in a short time so ill probably be doing a lot of english til GCSEs

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[@UnJadedJade]

Haha THANK YOU x

[@radishdocx]

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[@onlineextrovert5842]

@@radishdocx Canon 750 d

[@EmpireOfLuciferSatanson666]

This is brilliant Jade, thanks for the effective tip. I got a C for Biology in the 2018 A levels, and now a B in my mock exams. Hopefully with the proper past-paper analysing method, I could strive an A in my A levels retake.

[@bih2b543]

This is the most convenient video in the most convenient time for me literally thanks jade👍‼️

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Hey howzz life???????

[@udokafintelmann6803]

cant wait to watch this amazing video just had a maths end of module test and got 54/56 highest in the class aswell as in science i am so excited and just want to keep this up. and this video definitely needed to be made.

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[@jatkol123]

damn at least we know where udoka got his study tips from

[@hamzahali.]

Nice one lad when’s the next video coming out?

[@charlb85]

I'm doing my mocks next week and I use your real time study with me videos daily. I would love to have some more to add to my rotation!! I find them super helpful when it comes to my motivation, especially as I am beginning to burn out! xo

[@UnJadedJade]

Noted!! 🌟 I think you miiight just like the video I filmed a few days ago then..! ;) x

[@charlb85]

@@UnJadedJade Thank you so much! x

[@Olivia-mi2wx]

In the middle of my GCSE mocks now and I am 100% using this technique when I get my science papers back!!! Thanks!!!❤️

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and now we're talkin , classic revision jade (never goes out of style)❤✔

[@khadeejahmalik2995]

Experience of A Level Maths pleasssseeee. Love you xxxx ❤❤

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Khadeejah Malik i really need this I’m struggling with maths

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@@saramks3560 Yesss omg same

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You should see what further maths is like 😅😂

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@@zoelawrence7696 im thankful to god that i didnt pick it 😂😭

[@destinylegend8098]

Zoe Lawrence hahahaha complex numbers, matricied cross products its packed full of shit to revise and is hard af omg im in year 12 too so im doing D1 in the new spec

[@PrishaBathia]

So useful! xx was just printing past papers haha xxx Rant but I hate OCR alevel biology so much 😭😭

[@marie-louisewalshe6170]

watching your videos recently has motivated me so much with my school work you amazing creator

[@khadijaussi2388]

Im in A level taking physics, biology and chemistry. I struggle a lot in physics and I feel like i use more time on it than the other two subjects. What's more frustrating is that I always end up not doing good on it. But like you said, I think I need to interact more with my physics teachers. Im always scared to ask them for help when I dont understand. I think I need to do that more.

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Omg the quality of this video is amazing jade!

[@chloeglynn2054]

This is a life saver I’m doing biology a level and have mocks in January!!

[@noelia7321]

Hello Jade I'm from Spain and this is my last year in highschool,today my English teacher asked us who is the person that you want to become like and I said unjadedjade I love you so much, you are great keep going 💞💞💞💞💞💞😘💖💕💖💞💞💕💕😘😍😍😍😍😘😘😍😍😍😘😘

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Omg Jade could you do a skincare/makeup routine video because your skin is literally glowing. Idk if it’s the general positive vibes and amazing lifestyle you have or what, but you look super radiant. I need me some of that glow 😭😭

[@Ok-cq7zq]

really struggling with biology a level at the moment, seems you could learn everything and still end up with an E, please make a video on tips for biology a level, specifically application questions as i find this the worst!! loving your videos at the moment! x

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It’s literally this video lol

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How was it?

[@abigailalma]

just got my rejection from oxford this morning pre-interview, thank you for posting it’s made me feel so much better!!

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Do you know how needed this was???? I LOVE YOUUUUU

[@freyatewnion241]

Wow this is actually so helpful! I'm so glad you've made this video, it will probably save me from making so many mistakes that I can't afford to cos ✨A levels✨ Also good luck to anyone else doing mocks soon, I know some schools put on so much pressure, but we'll all make it through 😊

[@jo6513]

Thank you for the lovely video, Jade! My exams are in May and I feel like I have so much to do and revise that it's been really affecting my stress levels lately, your videos always make me feel better and much more in control of my life so I'm really thankful for all the work you put into youtube rn 💛💖💕

[@UnJadedJade]

Awhh Joanna! ☺️ You're more than welcome! Thank you so much for the kind words. I'm genuinely so glad I've been able to help you in some way x

[@plsgoaway4551]

perfect timing i was just about to go through some past papers for bio! xx

[@sunflower.x5608]

Jade I’m so grateful for you. I was just watching tv wasting time and then went to watch this and literally you PERSUADED ME to go up and do some biology NO ONE CAN EVER PERSUADE ME TO WORK LOL

[@smilasmila1686]

Thank youuuuuu. Hope your having a good day

[@jacelynnwantstoclosethis]

Jade, I love the quality of this video! and i am definitely using the MARCKS trick. Thanks alot

[@zaynabrashid7855]

Thanks for helping us even when on you’re on a break! Legend!

[@UnJadedJade]

Awhh you're more than welcome! Only ever started my channel to help a few people haha, so making videos like this (& knowing they somehow help!) means a lot 💛 x

[@MANARExplore]

YESSS I REALLY NEEDED THIS🌹

[@hridya.r]

This is so so helpful omg I have a physics test on thurs 😭😂looking as beautiful as ever jade !! Have a great week 💛🌻☄️

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Your hair looks so nice !!!

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7:09 “effort now saves future you even more effort.” um beautiful just needed that

[@syzhnnnn]

the video quality is so so satisfying! btw, thank you Jade for your tips! My 1st sem ends today with History paper and have a month break to be completely focused for the next upcoming sem!!! Thanks! Love 💓

[@preerthi2521]

I have a bio test tmr! This is perfect 💓

[@UnJadedJade]

Eeeek good luck!! 💛💛💛💛 xx

[@preerthi2521]

UnJaded Jade Thank you!

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Yeas same

[@holliemilton8607]

Considering how my mocks are going at the moment, this is so helpful! Thank you so much Jade♥️

[@dark_is_my_tea3946]

The MARCKS is very helpful Jade. Thank you. Thank you thank you. I've been using past papers as a form of revision and it is helpful, but I'll definitely be using MARCKS in addition from now on. Thank you. 🙏🏿

[@sarahsandy2204]

You’re amazing Jade!!!! This helped me so much!! Please do some more study videos they motivate me so much ❤️❤️❤️

[@nastybruise7553]

Jade thanks for this video! Also for the mental health ones, with school sometimes we forget to distress or even find more effective ways to make revision less heavier. LY ❤️

[@isabelconnolly3015]

i did my first set of year 10 mock exams a few weeks ago, and i ended up getting a grade 5 in my biology exam which i wasn't hoping for but it was still okay (i set myself really high expectations), but this marcks method is really helping me understand where i went wrong-significantly more than when my teacher went through it in the lesson afterwards. thanks, jade! x

[@arshavardhinim8328]

Watching your videos motivates me to get work done in my uni!! I admire your positivity!! Love u Jade😘😀

[@TiaChitty]

Jade!!! This video was SO SO helpful! I love the MARCKS idea and will definitely be using all of your tips. I've always thought it's very important to do past papers so I always do heaps and heaps; I knew in the back of my head I wasn't doing them very effectively but I didn't know what to change to make it effective... but now I do! I loved this video and all your advice - thank you so much!! 💗🌟 Also I saw on instagram that you got your hair cut & I think you look beautiful! 💞 Lots of love xxx

[@UnJadedJade]

Oh wow, THANK YOU, TIA! ☺️✨ I'm genuinely so happy that this was able to help you so much! I never used to know how to use my past papers, but I promise this is how you can use them much more effectively! Thank you for the kind words (& about my hair 🙈). Good luck with everything! x

[@TiaChitty]

@@UnJadedJade No problem Jade!! 😊💗 I'm excited to put your advice into practise 💫 I hope you enjoy your time in London and I can't wait for you to come to Australia (my home!) xx

[@syedafidak4395]

It is sO helpful for my exams thank you so much jade for sharing this..❤

[@hanaaslays]

I’ve almost finished my first set of mocks so thank you so much for making this video!! Definitely will use it for my next ones :)

[@aeronslater8022]

I think you just saved my A-level biology ass, thanks so much Jade. This is the most helpful video yet Xx

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THIS IS BRILLIANTLY PERFECTLY TIMED THANK YOU ❤️

[@Sophia-to6rh]

Just finished my mocks, and omg your videos help me so much thank you xxx

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Yasssss Jade we stan a helpful queen ❤️❤️❤️

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PERFECT TIMING. THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@momiskiv]

This came right before my mocks and it's really helpful. I love your channel ♡

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Same I've got my English language paper 2 mock tomoz

[@momiskiv]

Good luck!! ♡

[@atzino4884]

I have always been a good student, but I want to get better grades. Your videos are very helpful (mashallah - which means what god whished has happened). Inshallah (if god wills) I will get good grades. I will pray that you have a successful future as your heart is BEAUTIFULLY pure. I'm currently in year 10 and I will edit this comment (hopefully - if I dont forget) MONTHLY. Ill update you guys every month to see how I am going on. (P.S THX SO MUCH JADE)

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How r u doing now? Keep working hard!!

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Back from school and am ready for this!! ❤️

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YESSS! THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED RIGHT NOW!

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as expected , you're my mind reader sis jade 😭💕 , thank you so much for this video .. very helpful , know I need to focus on the letter A and C , before my 7 exams which will be next week 😷

[@katelouise6159]

Literally just received all our revision guides/books & past paper packs from school today! Perfect timing❤️💛

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Yessssss!! I’ve been in such a productive mood today and this is just making me feel better!! 💖💖

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Skincare routine video and how to plan your study session Please

[@jazverazarate1467]

Because of this kind of videos i did so well on all my tests and im so grateful, idk why, but thanks jade ❤

[@Queenebunoluwa15]

You inspire me, Jade! Thanks for the video.

[@emmavincent7525]

videos on how to be motivated to revise and how/when to really start revising and how to change it when it gets nearer to exams would be super super helpful💕

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Ahhh another video so quick! I'm so pumped, you make any day brighter Jade ❤️ I also wanted to say that nothing motivates me more than your StudyT, it's absolutely brilliant and I've convinced all my friends to get it this Friday as well! 🎉 Love you loads Jade 😊

[@UnJadedJade]

Awhh Shruthi! ☺️ this is so lovely of you, thank you! I'M SO GLAD that you love the Study T so much! I honestly live in mine too 😉 I can't wait for the relaunch this Friday! Lots of love 🌟 x

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Another video of loveliness. You are really spoiling us xxx

[@oliviastobbie3112]

Thank you so much for doing this!!!!!!! I've been struggling a lot with making sure I word my questions right for a level biology as it seems that's how I've been loosing my marks!!! Really appreciate the help! 💕

[@laurentully5260]

Hi Jade, This video came at the right time!! I was just about to do some past papers and when I mark them I’ll make sure to use the techniques you suggested!! Thank you so much❤️❤️

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Omg I have my exams going on right now and I've recently started practising past papers. This couldn't have come at a better time !! Love you. Thanks xx💖💖

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The quality of your videos have really hit the peak! This video is really helpful as I am taking my mocks this month. Hopefully I'll get the level 6s and 7s I have been dying for :P

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Jade I can’t tell you how much I look up to you as a person... you’re generally helping me through Year Eleven! Thank you for being such a wholly positive and influential, beautiful human being! 💕

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I didn’t think that jade’s voice was bad but in the contrary clear and understandable. Thanks for that great advice🥰🥰✌️👍😍❤️💕love you!!!!!!

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You are just the most amazing KZbinr and you just helped me with your golden tips on my IGCSE❤️❤️❤️

[@miestydane1997]

Just in time while I'm doing my past papers practice for A level Maths and Biology. I wasn't applying them effective enough. This video summarized everything I need to do in addition. Thanks Jade. I love all of your videos.

[@linoushka444]

so helpful omg! i have mocks next week and NEEDED this

[@sylvie9874]

I’m doing my mocks rn and your videos are keeping me going thanks so much ❤

[@serenaallman7145]

woAH the quality is insane!!

[@eniolaoloyede2874]

How you got A* in a level maths

[@c00bmaster]

do past paper questions and understand what the mark scheme is saying you should've done. That's pretty much all there is to maths

[@judeekennedy6177]

If you do enough past paper questions and mentain accuracy, you can do really well 😁 Doing PPQs helps you learn the types of questions you'll be asked because it is completely different from doing a complete excersise in the text book (but before doing PPQs make sure you have literally done every question in the textbook so you know exactly how to do the maths) Hope this helped

[@duniaassad695]

@@judeekennedy6177 it did tnx!!

[@judeekennedy6177]

@@duniaassad695 I actually started a youtube channel- a studytube to help GCSE and A level pupils; It is Jude Kennedy ATCL :)

[@minoriruba1828]

As a private international GCSE candidate where and how can I get the past papers??

[@ayellowpapercrown6750]

This came just in time for finals thank you!!!

[@ruweidaahmed1323]

i think this is the first EVER channel i subscribed to and liked this video becuz of how much it helped me. I have been watching videos this whole year and i just ignore after finishing watching but omggggggggg unjaded jade thank you so much i mean seriously than you so much

[@jaimiedickinson788]

Jade, THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video!! You posted this at the right time when i needed it the most :) love you!!

[@tayyibahu5279]

Always watch your videos in my revision breaks!

[@priscillaose5772]

Your camera quality is amazing! This is so similar to how i revise my past papers

[@kathrynkennett7900]

i can’t tell you how grateful i am for you & your videos! love you, thank you 💗

[@alicelaugharne6695]

OMG so useful, great help thanks so much! GIRLLL you have really been slaying these past few videos! :)

[@happylifestylelover1061]

Love you so much your such an inspiration for me to study thank you i'm now improving a lot since watching your videos haven't used this technique yet will definitely try it out love you xxxx

[@RosieCrawford]

If I watched this during my Biology A Level you'd have probably saved everything 😂😂😂

[@UnJadedJade]

Rosie!! 🙈😂 haha thank you! x

[@i.8231]

Was just about to revise and i really needed this!!! Thank you Jade you're a legend!!!

[@lilibarnes8573]

I have a biology mock exam next Friday and this is SO helpful, thank you, thank you, thank you!!! 🧡

[@mrjportman]

We've just looked at your video this morning at XP East School in Doncaster. We liked the simplicity of your points, how well you explained them and how friendly you are. We're using the Cornell note taking method to summarise everything. Great work Jade!

[@joshdiaz7420]

thankyou ×× good luck with any exams coming up love your channel so much ❤❤❤❤❤

[@SamuelLyndonScott]

Possibly the best revision video I have watched on KZbin. Thank you very much:)

[@Incogkitty]

GIRL YOU ARE COMING THRUU WITH THESE VIDEOSS GIRL SLAYYYY😚❤️

[@aminaragab4200]

Jade, do you have any A level books that u suggest on getting (or if there is any) and what books did u mainly use during your revision and the most effective for maths science and English.

[@ronniestowell1488]

THANK YOU JADE I needed this 😂❤️