#igcse past papers

[smoothmaths]

Smooth Maths Igcse Edexcel Maths sample papers can teach you several tips and tactics for approaching a single question using various approaches. It enables you to test your understanding, recognize different types of questions, study thoroughly, and complete your exam on time.

[igcse-bioworld]

Keep moving forward. Everything falls into place eventually.

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hey! any of my moots or just anyone really who studies w the american curriculum? do y'all know any sites/links where you can find past papers or practice papers of any types?

i just changed curriculums from igcse to US this year and uhhh finding any revision material under the same curriculum is surprisingly tough. anyway, if any of you could help it would be appreciated v v much! ty <3

[studyingselene]

ib resources: past paper questions

hi guys!! i want to share some websites with past paper questions i mostly to study biology, chemistry and math. hopefully some of these resources will be of use to you :)

markhint - assorted past papers & topical questions for paper 1/2/3 - has bio, chem, physics, math, econ - also has practice questions for A-levels and igcse

exammate - only topical questions for paper 1/2/3 - has bio, chem, physics, math, psych, econ, global politics, world religions & philosophy - also has practice questions for A-levels and igcse

google drive with all previous exams (1999-2021) - past papers for all ib subjects - provides markscheme - good for printing & getting used to exam length

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¡¡hola chicos!! yo quiero compartir algunos sitios web con las preguntas de papel pasadas que yo uso, principalmente para estudiar la biología, química y matemáticas. con suerte algunos estos recursos será de utilidad para tú :)

markhint - documentos pasados variados & preguntas temáticas para documento 1/2/3 - tiene la biología, la química, la física, las matemáticas, la economía - también tiene preguntas de práctica por A-levels y igcse

exammate - solo preguntas temáticas por documentos 1/2/3 - tiene la biología, la química, la física, las matemáticas, la psicología, la economía, la política mundial, las religiones del mundo y la filosofía - también tiene preguntas de práctica por A-levels y igcse

google drive con todo los exámenes previo (1991-2021) - los documentos pasados por todo los sujetos de ib - tiene markscheme - bueno para la imprimiendo y acostumbrarse a la duración de los exámenes

[mae-gi-writes]

It's (Just So) Awkward | jungkook (bts) - one

“No way. We’re too different and he’s so—so black and white. A straight-up yes-or-no kind of guy. And I’m not.”

Genre: nerd! Jungkook x outspoken! Reader, university! Au, idiots to lovers au, kim changbin cameo (skz)

A/N: any mention of disorders/medical conditions are fictional and I do not own Jeon jungkook. I only own the plot. If you are sensitive to content that talks about psychological disorders, i would advise you to read at your own risk. Please do enjoy !!

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———

“And I scream ‘for whatever it’s worth, I love you, ain’t that the worst thing you ever heard?” — Cruel Summer, Taylor Swift

———

You and Jeon Jungkook have known each other for years.

You know him like the back of your hand, not because you wanted to, but because you were obliged to, with the god-awful amount of time that you spent together.

Everything started back in art class. You had been fifteen at the time and had enrolled in the Visual Arts IGCSE course, as did he. There were only five students in the class, which was the main reason as to how you got to know your classmates that well, considering that these were the sorts of people that you wouldn’t normally hang out with on a daily basis.

You’d taken a seat next to Jungkook on that very first day of class, your colored markers in one hand and your sketchbook in the other, when he’d first decided to pick on the state of your shirt.

“Your shirt is crumpled,” he’d stated matter-of-factly, as though he didn’t have any filter, as though he didn’t care that it might affect your feelings. Good for him that you weren’t the type of person to take things to heart.

You merely straightened and looked at him, “thanks for the observation.”

“Don’t you iron your shirts?”

“Uhm no, I forgot,” you eyed his very organized desk, noticed the straight angles of his own sketchbook perpendicularly placed with his ruler. His pens stacked at its side, parallel to the paper, and his hands poised onto the fresh page.

Your gaze then traveled up to his clean, crisp shirt, hair parted to the side and glasses perched on his nose.

Your eyebrows raised in curiosity as he said, “coming to school with a crumpled up shirt just shows how disorganized you are. Or maybe you didn’t have enough time. Then that’s time-management skills that you lack.”

“Thanks, I’ll take that into consideration,” you’d replied sarcastically.

And from there, you had learnt to know who Jeon Jungkook really was.

Undeniably, he had an amazing gift for art which no one could argue with, so all his backhanded comments were, over time, either ignored or playfully used as insults to tease him back. He was a funny guy — in the sense that he barely had any filter or sense of what was socially accepted to talk about — but you couldn’t say he hadn’t grown on you over the past years and funnily enough, you both ended up in the same university course as Visual Arts major.

“You again?” You’d groaned on the first day of lecture upon noticing his tall, dark frame behind round spectacles. Even out of high school, he still wore a shirt -- this one pale blue -- tucked into sable pants, hair combed back into that side part that now sportrd a few bangs, and his glasses.

He grinned at you from his seat, “hello, Y/N.”

“Why are you here?” You dramatically fell into your seat, swiveled towards him with an exasperated sigh as your chin fell into your hand.

“Because I applied for Visual Arts and got in.”

“Well yeah I knew that much,” you rolled your eyes, “but I thought you wanted to be an architect. Isn’t that what you said before graduation?”

“You remember?” His grin widened, “that’s nice of you—“

“Not on purpose, you dweeb. Now tell me why you’re here instead of bugging someone else in architecture 101.”

“I am in architecture,” he lifted his shoulder in a shrug, “but my course asks for an art prerequisite. They said I couldn’t use my high school grades to give me my transfer credits because art wasn’t my main subject.”

“That’s bullshit. Your art was the best out of all of us.”

“Apparently it wasn’t good enough for them.”

You tilted your head at him, “so you’re telling me I have to suffer through this with you, again? Didn’t I do enough of that in high school?”

“Technically, you’re the one who came to sit next to me.”

“You got a point. Maybe I should move.”

But you didn’t. Not wanting to admit it, you were actually grateful knowing that Jungkook was a familiar element amidst all this new environment. Not that you’d ever tell him that though, knowing he’d take full advantage of it.

That didn’t stop you from complaining about it with your mother every time you saw her appear on your phone screen. She would only laugh and tease you about it, saying that out of all universities, Jeon Jungkook had chosen the one you had applied to. Surely, according to her, she thought it was fate.

“It’s not fate,” you’d grumbled into your pillow, “how can it be fate? He just likes to torture me.”

“He’s not that bad Y/N,” your mother chided, “and you know how he is. His mother said so at the exhibition, remember?”

Yes, you had remembered how his mother had apologized following Jungkook’s harsh criticism of your projects. How could you forget? It had been on the final exhibition evening where all students were decked in black and white to follow the theme of the night, and as part of your final exhibition, you’d had to criticize and analyze your classmates’ pieces with your teacher as mediator. And when Jungkook had been asked to voice his thoughts about your work, he had been void of kindness:

“It doesn’t seem genuine.”

“It lacks of technique.”

“You could’ve used more depth.”

“I don’t see the connection between the artist and the audience.”

Not wanting to cry in front of the entire class had you running to the bathroom as tears streamed down your face, which caused his mother to follow you while trying to explain her son’s horrible behaviour.

“I’m so sorry Y/N. You know he doesn’t mean it that way, not really—“

“Oh then, in what way does he mean it then?” You’d sniffled into your tissue, hating how red your eyes looked in the mirror, “because to me that sounded downright condescending and honestly, I thought better of him—“

“He’s different, Y/N.”

“Different?” You pause, “what do you mean…different?”

That was when she explained about Social Cues Disorder, also known as SCD, which was placed on the Asperger’s spectrum despite being slightly different from the said diagnostic. And as she spoke, it became clear why Jungkook didn’t have any social barriers into speaking his mind even when it might hurt people or be taken the wrong way. The thing was, he didn’t know.

Nevertheless, it took you a few days to recover from his personal attack. You were surprised when Jungkook came up to you a few days after the exhibition to offer you an apology.

“My mother said she told you about SCD,” he spoke as though they were talking about the weather when to you, it was slightly difficult to handle such a topic when you had no idea whether he’d take it right or wrong, “she also said I need to apologize because I was very harsh on you during the exhibition.”

You swallowed thickly, the sting of tears building in your eyes as the memory resurfaced, “yes. You were.”

“I’m sorry,” he replied without missing a beat, “I didn’t know it would hurt your feelings. According to the doctors, I don’t know how to understand people’s emotions or react to people, or say the right thing. So I’m sorry, because I’m sure I might do it again.”

You looked at him for a long moment, judging the weight of his words. Then, you sighed, “that’s fine, Jungkook. Thanks.”

If you removed his lack of total empathy, Jungkook was admittedly kind of fun to be around. He had the most hilariou responses to everything, which you learnt the more you sat next to him in class.

"Color blindness is an eyesight problem," he said one day when you told him that you believed color blindness to be some sort of supernatural gift.

"Well how do you know that the colors you see are the real ones?" You lean over your desk, pen in hand as the soft scratches of pencil to paper filled the room, "maybe we're the ones who are colour blind."

"That is scientifically incorrect."

"Who said so?"

He looked at you as if you were an idiot, "it was scientifically proven, Y/N. I don't think your argument is valid."

"Okay, so let's take schizophrenia for example," you quickly fired back, "people say that those with this disorder hallucinate and see things that aren't there. But maybe, wait--hear me out," you added when Jungkook started shaking his head, "maybe these people actually see things that we don't."

Jungkook's eyebrow rose in what looked to be half-amusement, "I'm not sure that's a valid point. Also, it's medically incorrect to be sharing false information about psychological disorders."

"Not everything is quantifiable, you know."

"Still, what you're saying is that these people have superpowers that don't exist."

"Exactly."

"Sounds like some kind of marvel action movie to me."

Of course he would say something like that. What were you expecting more? With time, you came to understand the phenomenon that was Jeon Jungkook, with his weird quirks and curious way of thinking. You secretly wondered whether he knew how easily people got triggered by his responses, or whether he just went through life with his own kind of colorblindness.

You got rewarded with a first-hand situation between him and another classmate of yours a few days later, going by the name of Kim Changbin.

It was in the middle of mid-term and since deadlines were comig up soon, the printmaking studio was crammed with students trying to finish up their portfolio projects in time. You would normally give Jungkook a hand with the technical materials and tools needed and after having set up his screen, was busy arranging your own set of colours when a voice pierced through the room in anger.

"What the fuck, Jeon?!" Your head swivelled to see Changbin at the station that Jungkook had been standing at seconds prior, looking quite murderous with his damaged screen in hand. Facing him was Jungkook, a palette knife held in mid-air, "what's wrong with you, flaunting that thing around when we all have screens?!"

"I'm sorry," the words came out straight away from Jungkook's mouth, "It wasn't my intention. I'll make sure to work on it--"

"Work on it?" Changbin's nostrils flared. He stepped towards the taller man, "this took me fucking weeks to perfect. And what? You're going to work on it?" He took another step closer, causing Jungkook to lean back, " How the fuck am I supposed to get my artwork back huh?"

"I'm sorry, it wasn't my intention," Jungkook parroted again with eyes glassy as though he didn't know what to say, "I'll make sure to wo--"

"Yeah I heard you the first time!" Changbin hollered, index stabbing at his chest, "this artwork is my scholarship ticket and you fucking ruined it!"

"Hey hey," you quickly stepped in-between the two men, hand latching onto Changbin's shoulder, "he said he was sorry okay? Let's just calm down and--"

"Move out, Y/N, this is none of your fucking business," Changbin pushed you away and you stumbled. He took this chance to lunge for Jungkook's chest and the latter whimpered, yelping and handa scrabbling to push Changbin away, "you gonna take responsibility, dumbass?--"

"I'm sorry it wasn't my intention--"

"You fucking retard you can't even --"

"--make sure to work on--"

"Shut up!" And before he knew it, Jungkook yelped and pushed Changbin away.

"Changbin!"

"Jungkook!"

Changbin fell, crashed straight into a table with such force it split down the middle. For a minute, he lay there motionless, the entire class rendered silent.

And in the middle of it all, a panicked Jungkook holding his hands over his ears.

He crouched down as people moved towards Changbin concern and you took this chance to go to your friend, hearing him mutter the exact same phrase over and over again with a blank look in his eyes.

"Jungkook," your words were quiet as your hand wrapped around his shoulder tentatively, "hey, you alright bud? Let's get you out of here, okay?"

But as if he just realized you were his only safe anchor, the young man was quick to wrap his arms around your middle before he buried his head into your chest.

Your cheeks flamed, but you went to caress the back of his head, knowing that this was not a normal situation. He needed you.

"Jungkook?" You whispered and tried ignoring the way your heart skipped a beat, "you okay?"

"Just--please. Don't move."

Few words with so much power. You couldn't help but crumble and hold him closer if that was possible, hoping that the consequences that would follow would hopefully be called an accident.

This was the first time you'd seen Jungkook, as who he really was. You could have walked away , you had that choice, if you wanted to.

But you didn't.

---

"Hey."

Changbin's angry eyes fluttered up to yours from the nurse's bed. He'd been admitted to the campus clinic for an overnight watch in case something went wrong with his back. Due to the force of his fall, he now sported bruises all along his spine and you knew without doubt he'd use it as blackmail against Jungkook even if the wounds were superficial.

"What do you want?" He growled.

From his narrow-eyed stare, it was clear that he was not enjoying his current predicament; that being pinned down to a bed.

"How are you feeling?" You moved a little closer and tried not to flinch under his hard gaze, "I just wanted to see if you were alright."

"Well you got your answer," he snapped, "now if you don't have anytbing else to say, get lost."

"I'm sorry. Jungkook--he's a bit socially awkward and I know you took a lot of time to finish this--"

"That's not your job, is it?" He chuckled emptily, "why are you apologizing on his behalf?"

"Because I know that's what he wants to say, but he's not in a state to say it right now," you took another step closer until you were at his bedside, "so before you go and think that he's just a loser, I wanted to clarify it with you."

"What are you, his mom or something?"

"We're friends, Changbin."

He shook his head, looking amused and you were glad he didn't seem to be so angry now that you exchanged more than two words with him, "and how exactly, did you become friends?"

"Why?"

"You don't seem the type to be friends with that kind of geek, apologies for the insult," he said with a raised brow, "so tell me. How are you friends? Is it by duty?"

"No. He's...it just happened," you tried to stammer through an explanation, though he had a point. How had you become friends? "In any case, does that even matter?"

That was when Changbin grinned at you, "wanna be my friend?"

You stared blankly at him, "what?"

"You wanna be my friend and help me out with my artwork?"

Considering that he would probably combust and drag you along with him if you failed to agree, you were quick to abide by his suggestion, setting up a meeting at the studio a few days later when he'd be safe and sound from the nurse.

You even prepared the materials in advance, setting up all the colours and preparing the screen so that Changbin wouldn't have to wait for it to dry to expose his design.

Your phone vibrated and you quickly pulled it out, frowning when Jungkook's name flashed across the screen.

"Hello?"

"Hello Y/N. Where are you?"

"Uh, at school. Why?"

"I bought chocolate donuts."

Your heart melted slightly, "I'm in the art lab."

Which was where Jungkook found you a few minutes later as he walked through the door, donuts in hand and looking as geeky as ever with a crisp white shirt tucked into light jeans.

"Why are you here?" He frowned, "You're already done with your artwork."

Changbin walked in from the exposure room right at that very instant, his face turning sour as soon as he caught sight of the dark-haired man, "what the fuck are you doing here?" He growled.

"I'm here to give some donuts to--"

"To you!" You grabbed the donut box from Jungkook before thrusting it in Changbin's face, "hos way of saying sorry about your broken screen."

"Actually, these donuts were for yo--"

"He just feels so bad about you having to do your artwork all over again, right Jungkook?" You throw him a pointed look, which caused Jungkook's brows to furrow in even more confusion as Changbin's dark eyes flickered between the two of you, not quite sure what to make of the situation.

It took a moment for Jungkook to mutter out a, "sure."

"I'd feel a whole lot better if you got out of my face," Changbin scowled at him then, and you quickly scurried in front of your friend with hands held up in a defensive manner.

Jungkook turned to you, "do you have to help him, Y/N? He doesn't seem to be very friendly to me--"

"You little shi--"

"Alright alright boys!” You flailed your arms around wildly in hopes that would deter any kind of fight, “I told you, Jungkook doesn’t know how to show his affection and gratefulness to other people. Don’t take it badly, Changbin, let’s just— “

“Statistically speaking, you shouldn’t hang out with people with violent tendencies. It’s dangerous,” Jungkook stated bluntly.

You threw him the angriest glare you could muster, causing the said man’s eyes to dart away. He couldn’t recognize social cues, but he did know for a fact what your angry face looked like. So he didn't fight when you pushed him out of the door while excusing yourself with Changbin and it was only when you were safely away from prying ears that you tried talking some sense into your friend.

"Don't mess with this, okay? I got it." You said in what you hoped was a convincing tone, "just go home and finish your homework. We have that art history essay due tomorrow."

Jungkook stared you down behind his glasses, "but Changbin is--"

"No it's fine, just go home. Everything will be fine if you go home."

"What if he hits you?"

"He won't."

"You will call me if he does?"

"Yes. I promise I will."

That seemed to satisfy Jungkook and you quickly propelled him out of the building before ushering back inside the lab just in time to catch Changbin doing his screenprint.

"Got rid of that loser yet?" His smirk was infuriating. It made you want to slap it off his face.

"Shut up and let me help you," you responded, rolling your eyes as you went to assist him. In truth, you were just secretly glad they didn't tear each other's throats out.

Not everyone understood Jungkook, and while that was fine, you just felt as though you were responsible for protecting him.

It was almost midnight when you finished cleaning up the studio and packed up all the tools and materials, that was when Changbin suggested you get something to eat. Deciding that your stomach was a priority, you agreed and settled at one of the small cheap restaurants that sold hot noodle soup, one of the rare finds open 24/7.

"Why're you friends with that guy?"

You glanced up from your soup, "you asked me that before, Changbin."

He took a sip of his, other hand fumbling with his chopsticks to gather some noodles, “and I’m asking you again. Why are you friends?” He took a bite of his noodles and grumbled appreciatively, “you like him or something?”

“That’s the stupidest thing I’ve heard coming out of your mouth,” you snorted as you slurped your noodles and chewed on the warmth that seeped into your chest. Noodles always tasted better in cold weather.

“Well he likes you.”

You almost choked on your noodles, “wha— where are you getting all this false information.”

“It’s written all over his face, Y/N,” Changbin rolled his eyes, “he wouldn’t be bringing you donuts if that were the case.”

“You’re wrong. He’s just kind. He always was,” the thought of you and Jungkook being together suddenly flashed before your eyes and heat flushed through your cheeks at the thought. He was your friend, he was the closest thing to home that you had now that you were in university, so it was just natural for you to gravitate towards the familiar.

“Bullshit. You don’t see the way he looks at you.”

“He doesn’t look at me like anything.”

Changbin merely chuckled, shaking his head before finishing his soup in silence. You were glad that he dropped it, knowing full well that you wouldn’t have been able to take it if he’d continuously found arguments to support his hypothesis. Jungkook couldn’t like you…could he? He was…odd and not the kind of man to look for things like relationships.

Then again, you’d never actually asked Jungkook how he felt about girls. Or relationships for that matter.

Which was why you had planned to corner him after your English lecture, rushing to the end of the corridor where you knew Jungkook had his design class with your bag barely closed and books clutched to your chest, only to find the said man wrapped up in an animated conversation with a stranger you’d never seen before.

The girl was beautiful. That was a given, with long glossy curls that fell to her waist and dyed light blonde, giving her the appearance of a fairy. She was wearing a pastel blue coat decked with white pants and boots to match, the perfect fashion icon for many, slightly smaller than you were so that her head had to tilt back every time she spoke to him.

You were about to swivel around — since they seemed to be in deep discussion — when Jungkook spotted you. His brown eyes lit up from behind his spectacles (it was kinda cute) and he grinned, dimple showing.

“Y/N,” he called your name and you had no other choice than to walk over, flashing him a weak smile, “this is Lee Sara. She’s in my design class. She’s also going to be an architect.”

“Hi,” Sara smiled. She was beautiful, “I’ve heard a lot about you.”

“Hi, nice to meet you,” you smiled back, eyes darting between the two before settling on Jungkook’s, “you ready to go?”

“Actually, Sara and I are going to get some boba,” Jungkook said.

“Oh,” you tried to hide the surprise on your face, “right. Uhm… I’ll see you later then.”

“Do you want to join us?” Sara asked kindly.

Jungkook was already turning away by then, probably too excited to get his drink to think about your feelings. He stopped mid-way, looked back at you, only to see you shake your head.

“I’m okay,” you smiled slightly, “see you two later. I gotta head to the library to study.”

Maybe it was the fact that Jungkook never used to socialize with girls before or that you never noticed, but you couldn’t help but feel slightly disoriented at the sudden switch in the situation, causing Changbin’s earlier words to resonate through your brain. Did Jungkook actually have romantic intentions towards girls.

Did he feel attracted to them? It had never crossed your mind before, but now that Changbin had it labeled as an option, it was as if you couldn’t get the thought out of your head.

And it wasn’t just a one-time occurrence. A few days later you found him cooped up in the library with Sara at his side as they studied the mathematical equations of buildings and helped each other out with their projects. You had joined for a bit, only to feel a bit left out by the conversation and thus opted out early in favour of escaping the rising awkwardness. Not that Jungkook noticed, he never noticed anything.

“Maybe you’re right.” You’d grumbled to Changbin during your art lab a few days later. You had arrived early to class, coffee still steaming in hand, to find the said young man already sitting inside with his final artwork labeled and ready to be submitted on the table.

He looked at you, an eyebrow raising in curiosity, “I’m right about many things,” a smirk graced his face, “do tell.”

“About Jungkook liking girls.”

“No. I said he liked you, that’s a different—“

“It doesn’t matter,” you cut him off, “he doesn’t like me. But he’s—I just realized that maybe he does want a girlfriend. Maybe.”

“What made you say that?”

“He’s been hanging out a lot with a classmate lately,” you shrugged, “it’s just—it feels weird. He never used to be so…social.”

“Good riddance,” Changbin’s smirk grew, which made you throw your pen at his head. It hit him straight on the forehead, “ow! Watch it, woman.”

It was for the best. Really, truly, that Jungkook was expanding his horizons and talking to new people. He couldn’t be in your shadow forever, after all. That was what you kept on repeating yourself as the thoughts replayed through your brain again and again and again. The realization was tough, but change was good. Right?

Change was needed.

And maybe you should change too.

———

"Pigs aren't cute. They bathe in mud and carry numerous bacteria and and these bacteria are transferred to humans."

"Pigs are cute!" You gasped, shoving your phone in Jungkook's face to show him an image of said animal, "look at their babies! They're so fluffy and like tiny and small--"

He pushed your hand away in disgust, "you have weird taste in cutness."

"They're this ugly pink but overall they're quite charming, don't you think?" You giggled as you keptbswiping for photo after photo, "oh gosh, look at this one! He has a bow on his head."

“Y/N you have a weird definition of cute.”

You chuckled, “and you are weird, full stop.”

A few days had passed ever since your encounter with Sara and you hadn’t mentioned anything about the said girl since, thinking that it was probably for the best. And plus, Jungkook had the complete right to do whatever he wanted with his life. Yup. You weren’t there to stop him from talking to a pretty girl.

Maybe you should worry about yourself instead, and try not to focus too much on how it was getting harder and harder to get Jungkook’s attention these days.

Not that anything had changed. You still went on your library study sessions and bought boba together after every art history lecture. You still ate friend chicken and pizza while streaming your favorite movie — the same one that Jungkook asked for every week — and you still hung out with each other as though everything was normal.

But you knew it was far from it, something that your social circle of friends also pointed out during one particular lunchtime.

“He’s so peculiar. How do you hang out with him?” asked your good friend Yoona. You had met her during orientation and the two of you had hung out together quite often ever since. She’d even tagged along to some of your famous movie night Fridays, “I mean, not to sound rude but he’s like the kind of guy you’d find in Internet cafes.”

“He’s not all that bad. You just don’t know him well,” you argued as you took a sip of your iced tea.

“Don’t you think he has a crush on you, Y/N?” Another friend, Jimin, asked. He was busy unwrapping his sandwich and flicked his fringe out of his eyes, cocking his head in a way that made you feel a little self-conscious.

Yoona chortled, “no way. I don’t see it. Although…when you think about it, it would make sense why they would end up together.”

“Right?” Jimin added, “it’s clear as day that you guys have feelings for each oth—“

“Bullshit,” you laughed, “I don’t know why you keep mentioning that. And plus, he’s hanging out with this new girl these days.”

“New girl? Who?” Yoona frowned.

“Her name’s Sara Lee. Heard of her before?”

“Oh,” Jimin straightens, “the pretty girl from architecture right? I think everyone’s heard of her. She’s like an influencer or something.”

“Well you know, if you dress up Jungkook nicely…” Yoona trailed off in thought, “I think he has potential.”

“You think? Girl, the ladies in my course have been eyeing him since the start of the new semester. That’s old news,” Jimin rolled his eyes as you stared them down, eyes darting from one face to another as the new information sunk in.

“Wait—“ you interrupted their flow of conversation, “are you—are you actually serious? Jungkook? Potential? What—“

“I’m surprised you haven’t seen it yet, Y/N,” Yoona said as she slurped down her drink, “I mean— this boy just has wardrobe issues. Nothing that a little bit of fixing can’t solve.”

Contrary to your friends, you had never actually thought of Jungkook— seen of him in this light. Which was why you decided to stare him down in your art history lecture right after lunch, cocking your head this way and that as you examined the angles of his face.

In truth, they were right. Jungkook did have potential to be handsome. Because even with those round glasses and that horrible side part of his, you could still catch a glimpse of his jaw line. His build was hidden, but yet still there underneath the curve of his shoulders. His back was broad, that you were sure of and you couldn’t help imagining how he would look like in a v-neck shirt—

Stop. Your slammed down on your thoughts like car brakes. This was Jungkook, for god’s sake. You’d known him as the annoying classmate in high school, the quirky friend who never wore sweaters or casual wear and was always decked in formal attire. This wasn’t about to change now.

“Y/N, you’ve been staring me down since the start of class and it’s starting to creep me out.”

Jungkook’s voice dragged you back to reality. You blinked, catching his eyes as warmth suddenly flushed through the back of your neck.

“Uh—yeah sorry. Was just lost in thought.” Lies. You were definitely checking him out. You wondered whether he actually knew what that word meant. You were just glad he wasn’t the best at reading physical body language or expressions for that matter.

“Can I ask you a question?” You asked suddenly.

He looked hesitant, but nodded.

“What do you think of Sara?”

“What do I think of Sara?” You watched his eyebrows pull into a frown, “I don’t think I understand this question, Y/N.”

“I mean—do you find Sara attractive? Like as a girl?”

Jungkook was silent for a long moment and though you were usually the best at reading him, the expression on his face was one that you couldn’t decipher.

It made your stomach curl with unease.

And when he finally spoke, you swore your stomach twisted in on itself.

“Sara is pretty.”

Your throat suddenly felt dry. You swallowed thickly, bit down onto your lower lip and tried to wonder what the fuck was wrong with you. It wasn’t like you liked Jungkook…right? Right?

“Would you date her?” You asked.

“I have not thought of it. But yes, she is, by every man’s standards, a very good candidate for a girlfriend.”

Ah. So he did know what it meant after all.

“But would you date her?”

“Probably. Yes.” He looked at you then, tilting his head to the side as though trying to decode what was going on inside that head of yours, “why do you ask?”

“Oh, nothing. No reason.” You tried to smile, lips lifting slightly at the corners in hopes that it would fool him.

It did. Without him knowing that somewhere along the seam of your heart was a small hole that ripped apart its seams.

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Part Two >>

[emo-philosopher]

IGCSE

Heyy everyone

So did CIE's IGCSE and *hair flip* got an A* in all my subjects.

So yeah I'm just tryna help. Fr.

Now listen u dont need to get an A* to be happy with ur grades. If those are ur goals then u go girl. If those are not u still go girl.

But my mum always says "Always aim higher than what u can get. Then you will reach the farthest u can go. Now go make another omelette for me."

Now a major thing I would do before an exam is open a candidate response, the qp, the ms and the examiner report.

Do each question, check with the markscheme, check the candidate response and assess where u are and then the examiner report.

I love this so much: https://paper.sc/

Examiner reports are a really underrated resource and are REALLY HELPFUL.

Use the 'IGCSE' reddit and discord server

IGCSE Notes – Soumya Pandey

Here are some of the resources I used and each subject tips

Maths:

Past papers past papers past pAPERS PAST PAPERS PAST PA-

Girl i cant tell u enough

Also makes sure to learn all the calculator tricks including the linear equations one, differentiation (the only ones I can think off the top of my head)

Make sure to practice past papers have good time management. Calm down during the exam. It'll all be fine.

(trust me i went and got bangs cause i was depressed about the way i wrote the exam and here we are)

Sciences:

Use the examiner report tip. Always always use the syllabus of each subject. And ofc past papers

Skill for Science Packs - Google Drive

Bio:

Drives:

IGCSE Biology (0610) notes from MS - Google Drive

bio

Chem:

Heather Houston - YouTube

IGCSE all chemical tests - YouTube

Drives:

chm

0620 Chemistry – Google Drive

Phy:

physics resources

Business:

Bs is one of the easist subjects cause of the repeated questions and the low thresholds. If there is one subject u wanna chose for fun let it be BS or EVM

EVM:

Smallest syllabus ever

Just do past papers you'll be fine

Ik everyone says that but thats cause its true

The same advice goes to ICT. Like the practicals are the easiest shit u can think of but a big mistake that people do is forget theory.

Study for theory and u get good marks.

English (1st language) :

My fav subject in IGCSE

It was sooo good

Always choose descriptive its just easier to score in

Go read books from good authors like Madelline Miller, Katherine Arden, and Ocean Vuong. Get phrases that u really like and copy them into a word document. Go through it before the exam and use it in the writing

You can also use: https://www.descriptionari.com/

Examiners' Secrets: Descriptive Writing (Mr Salles) - YouTube

Paper 1 video

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AND THATS ALL

To everyone doing their GCSE's

All the best

Just remember that it isnt everything. Year 10 and 11 is all about finding urself and having the time of ur life. I sure as hell did. And at the end of the day these results dont matter half as much as u think. Its not that they're not important. Its just that there are more important things in the world.

Go live ur best life before the A level train hits.

[terresdebrume]

The "skull numbing to the max but extremely useful in the long run" task of the day is inventorying the past IGCSE papers we have in our common drive + renaming all the files to something less obscure if you don't know how the exam works + recording which papers (or section of papers) were given to which IGCSE promotion so that we can

avoid giving them the same paper twice and

make it so people who don't know French can use the database to give the students something to do if they have to cover for me at the last minute

Now the question is do I link to each file from the database [think emoji]

[revisingpotato]

お久しぶり。

it’s been four years since i updated this blog, and five to six since i was last active in the studyblr fandom. a lot has happened since then, but life recap:

managed to keep my full scholarship during the entire four-year duration of my study in japan,

acquired other scholarships totaling over a million yen,

was representative of the indonesian student community in my university

did multiple internships, part-time jobs and research work in business / sustainability / web design / english teaching among others,

traveled more than 10 prefectures in japan, interacted vastly with local communities and students of all ages,

did my thesis on the impact of sustainability ⇆ fan culture and entertainment; two things i’m very passionate about,

acquired JLPT N1 and am using the language on a business level daily,

about to start my career in a major consulting firm in tokyo.

it wasn’t always smooth sailing, and i made sure to enjoy myself outside of uni and work (probably way too much as i was seeing a musical or attending a fandom event every other week lmao)

looking back, everything i did during my IGCSEs and IB hell - all the sleepless night and stacks of notes and hours spent revising and studying and doing past papers - were all so fucking worth it.

people say high school isn’t everything, that your grades don’t define the rest of your life - which is true! it definitely didn’t. but the study skills, the work ethic, the way i motivated and disciplined myself when times were tough, proved to keep me going wherever i was. 

i don’t think i’m particularly gifted or talented, nor do i have anything i’m highly skilled at despite all the experience i’ve gained throughout work and acads. but i sure can say that i’ve worked hard to achieve everything i did. i failed and stumbled many times along the way (job hunting stress was real; i probably applied to 50-100 companies), but somehow, i made it here.

and for the first time in a while, i think i’m happy with my life.

to all my fellow studyblrs and langblrs, i hope you’re having a good day and taking care of yourself. dreams do come true after all, i guess. who knew that me starting a little study blog eight years ago could lead me to the person i am today :)

[esme-studies]

2024 was an absolute dumpster fire of a year for exams

Literally the hardest papers to ever exist, kids doing these past papers will cry for our souls.

ALSO THE LEAKS !?!?

My maths alevels paper, the bio igcse paper, the chemistry alevels paper, the IB paper etc

WTF!?!?! WHO IS MAINTAINING THESE ISTG

[smoothmaths]

IGCSE Maths Sample Papers help you gain experience with mathematical calculations and help you feel more at ease with the way problems are phrased or structured. By using these sample papers, you can identify your areas of weakness when it comes to completing arithmetic questions.

[englishahead]

Mastering IGCSE English: Strategies for Exam Excellence

Achieving success in the IGCSE English exam requires a comprehensive approach encompassing various skills and strategies. In this guide, brought to you by EnglishAhead, we will delve into key aspects that will aid you in mastering the IGCSE English exam. By focusing on essential techniques, from reading and comprehension to crafting effective writing responses, we aim to equip you with the tools necessary for exam excellence.

Understanding the IGCSE English Exam - 

To excel in any exam, understanding its structure and requirements is crucial. The IGCSE English exam typically comprises reading, writing, and comprehension sections. Familiarize yourself with the exam format, marking criteria, and assessment objectives to tailor your preparation accordingly.

Reading and Comprehension Techniques - 

Compelling reading and comprehension skills are fundamental to success. Develop a habit of active reading, engaging with the text to extract key information. Practice skimming and scanning to identify main ideas and details quickly. Additionally, focus on understanding the author's tone, purpose, and the overall context of the passage.

Crafting Effective Writing Responses - 

Mastering writing skills is vital for success in the IGCSE English exam. Practice constructing clear and coherent essays with well-structured arguments. Pay attention to grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure. Use varied vocabulary to enhance your writing. Practice time management to complete the writing tasks within the allocated time.

Developing Vocabulary and Language Skills -

A rich vocabulary and strong language skills contribute significantly to exam success. Regularly expand your vocabulary by reading diverse materials and noting down unfamiliar words. Utilize these words in your writing to demonstrate a command of language. Practice grammar exercises to refine your language skills and enhance overall proficiency.

Time Management and Exam Preparation -

Efficient time management is crucial during the exam. Develop a study schedule that allocates time to each section of the exam. Practice timed mock exams to simulate actual test conditions. Identify your strengths and weaknesses, focusing on improving areas where you need more practice. Utilize past papers to familiarize yourself with the question formats and refine your exam strategy.

Tips for Handling Different Question Types -

The IGCSE English exam features various question types, including multiple-choice, short-answer, and essay questions. Tailor your preparation to each question type. Practice answering sample questions to understand the format and practice time allocation. Develop strategies for approaching different questions, ensuring you can confidently navigate the exam.

Conclusion -

Mastering the IGCSE English exam requires a holistic approach that combines reading, writing, comprehension, and language skills. Following the strategies outlined in this guide can enhance your exam preparation and increase your chances of achieving excellence. Remember, consistent practice and focused effort are key to success.

FAQs

Q1: How can I improve my reading speed for the IGCSE English exam?

A1: Practice active reading techniques, such as skimming and scanning. Set aside dedicated time for daily reading to build speed and comprehension.

Q2: What should I focus on when crafting an effective writing response?

A2: Pay attention to structure, coherence, and grammar. Use varied vocabulary to showcase your language skills. Practice timed writing exercises to improve efficiency.

Q3: How can I enhance my vocabulary for the exam?

A3: Read a wide range of materials and maintain a vocabulary journal. Use new words in your writing to reinforce your understanding and application.

Q4: Any tips for managing time during the exam?

A4: Develop a realistic study schedule, practice timed mock exams, and prioritize your time based on the weightage of each section in the exam.

Q5: How can I handle different question types effectively?

A5: Familiarize yourself with the format of each question type. Practice answering sample questions and develop specific strategies for each type to approach them confidently.

[marichild]

so here's a sappy moment for y'all. I don't usually post shit like this anymore but also I am S C R E A M I N G and I am just so happy and it's too late to text anyone sooooo

guess who said the infamous three big words to their boyfriend? that's right, ME. to make the long story short, my teacher encouraged me to do it after a sad little event involving a sudden panic attack, and Kaden the smug insufferable bastard said "I know."

HE SAID HE KNEW AND I WAS LIKE WAIT WHAT THE FUCK WHAT HOW THE FUCK DID YOU - ?

and he said he accidentally saw me texting my cousin about it. as in we were on the bus and she texted me asking if I still needed the past papers for IGCSE math and the message before that was: OMLOMLOML HOW DO I TELL HIM THAT I *love* HIM LIKE THAT'S SUCH A HUGE BOMB

so in true Kaden fashion he kept silent because a) three days ago I was refusing to get out of bed because I was so tired and exhausted from constant crying, and b) he himself is so fucking awkward I CANNOT. tell me how two awkward dumbasses like us ever got together still in #awe

then he said. "(name). I really love you and I don't know how to properly say this but I think you might be like. my favorite-ist person in the world????? uh. multiplied by a thousand????"

tell me that's not cute TELL ME THAT'S NOT CUTE SHUFERTR STOP PAUSE TELL ME I SCORED LUCKY WITH THIS MANNNN

and then I said, "that sounds really weird but I love you too. like a lot. so much. um."

so then we kissed and went back to working on math homework because we are IGCSE students with life priorities

@blue-food-hourrrr @rikiblues

[shafna94]

Online Tuition for CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and State Syllabus

In today’s competitive academic environment, students face the challenge of excelling in various syllabi like CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and State Syllabus. Each syllabus has unique requirements, demanding a specific approach to learning and exam preparation. Upper Guru’s 1-to-1 Online Tuition Classes in Oman offer Malayali students personalized support in Malayalam, providing tailored resources and strategies to help them thrive. Here, we’ll cover key preparation tips for each syllabus and highlight how Upper Guru’s platform supports academic success.

The Differences in CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and State Syllabus

Before diving into exam preparation strategies, let’s explore the distinct features of each syllabus:

CBSE: The CBSE syllabus emphasizes theoretical knowledge, especially in Science and Maths, and is designed to prepare students for national exams in India. ICSE: Known for its practical and well-rounded curriculum, ICSE combines a strong focus on languages, humanities, and sciences, offering a holistic educational experience. IGCSE: An internationally recognized syllabus, IGCSE is flexible and emphasizes real-world applications, preparing students for global academic standards. IB: The IB curriculum fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, encouraging students to develop a global perspective. State Syllabus: State-specific syllabi, such as Kerala’s, integrate local language and culture with an emphasis on practical and theoretical knowledge.

Top Strategies for Success in All Syllabus Exams

1.Create a Structured Study Plan A structured study plan keeps students organized and reduces stress. Upper Guru’s online tuition provides customized study schedules based on each syllabus and individual learning pace, helping students stay focused and efficient.

2. Focus on Conceptual Understanding For concept-heavy syllabi like CBSE and ICSE, understanding the core principles is essential. Upper Guru’s expert tutors ensure students build a solid foundation in subjects like Maths and Science through lessons that focus on clarity rather than rote memorization.

3.Master Time Management Effective time management is vital both during preparation and exams. By practicing timed tests, students improve speed and accuracy. Upper Guru’s flexible scheduling also allows students to focus more on challenging subjects, ensuring efficient study sessions.

4.Use Interactive Learning Tools Interactive learning helps make complex topics accessible. Upper Guru offers quizzes, video lessons, and gamified learning options, especially beneficial for IGCSE and IB students who require deeper engagement.

5.Break Down Large Topics For detailed syllabi like ICSE and IB, breaking down larger topics into smaller, manageable parts helps prevent overwhelm. Upper Guru’s topic-based lessons allow students to master concepts step-by-step.

6.Regular Reviews and Revisions Consistent review sessions are essential, particularly for CBSE, ICSE, and State Syllabus exams. Upper Guru conducts regular assessments and provides real-time feedback to keep students on track with their learning goals.

FAQs

1. What makes Upper Guru’s online tuition effective for multiple syllabi? Upper Guru’s online tuition is tailored to match the requirements of CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and State Syllabus, with lessons and resources aligned to each curriculum.

2. How does Upper Guru help students improve time management skills? We offer timed practice sessions and flexible scheduling, allowing students to develop efficient study routines and handle exams with confidence.

3. Can Upper Guru support students following the Kerala State Syllabus? Yes, we provide specialized resources in Malayalam for Malayali students, making it easier for them to understand complex topics in their native language.

4.Are past papers and mock tests available for all syllabi? Yes, Upper Guru offers past papers, mock tests, and personalized quizzes for CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and State Syllabus.

5. What role does personalized feedback play in Upper Guru’s tuition? Personalized feedback helps students identify strengths and weaknesses, allowing tutors to adjust lessons to address specific areas for improvement.

6.How can interactive tools benefit IGCSE and IB students? Interactive tools, such as quizzes and video lessons, make learning engaging and help students grasp complex topics, which is particularly useful in syllabi focused on critical thinking.

7. Does Upper Guru provide one-to-one tuition? Yes, Upper Guru offers personalized, one-on-one sessions to ensure each student receives individual attention and guidance.

Upper Guru’s CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and State Syllabus tuition equips students with the tools and support needed for academic success. With personalized resources, flexible scheduling, and expert guidance, Upper Guru empowers students to excel in exams and beyond.