How to Find Revision Materials for Your Exam Board and Subject on Save My Exams

Save My Exams organises its content by exam board first, then by subject, then by resource type. To find the right materials, identify your exam board (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, or WJEC Eduqas), pick your subject, and then choose the resource type you need — exam questions, revision notes, flashcards, mock exams, or past papers. If your subject is split into Foundation and Higher tiers, make sure you select the correct tier before you start.

Start With Your Exam Board

The site's navigation is built around exam boards. From the homepage you'll see subjects grouped under each board, so the fastest route is to scan for your board first rather than searching by subject name alone.

The boards currently listed include:

• AQA
• Edexcel
• OCR (including OCR A Gateway for sciences)
• WJEC
• CCEA
• WJEC Eduqas (for Maths)

If you're not sure which board you sit, check with your teacher or your exam entry statement — the content differs between boards even for the same subject.

Pick Your Subject and Tier

Under each board, subjects are listed individually. The main ones visible are:

For Maths, pay attention to tier. AQA, Edexcel and OCR all list Foundation and Higher separately, and WJEC splits Maths and Numeracy into Foundation and Higher with different exam dates (some "first exams 2026", some "last exams 2026"). Choosing the wrong tier means you'll revise content that won't appear on your paper.

Choose the Resource Type You Need

Once you're on a subject page, the resources are broken into distinct types. Each serves a different purpose:

• Revision Notes — written explanations of each topic, best for learning material for the first time or filling gaps.
• Exam Questions — questions organised by topic and difficulty, useful for targeted practice.
• Flashcards — quick recall practice, good for definitions and key facts.
• Smart Lesson — available for some subjects (e.g. AQA Biology, AQA and Edexcel Maths).
• Target Test — a focused test on a specific area.
• Mock Exams — full-length practice under exam conditions.
• Past Papers — actual previous exam papers.

Not every subject offers every resource type. For example, CCEA lists only Past Papers for Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths, while AQA Biology includes the full set. Check what's available for your combination before planning your revision around it.

Use Search if You Know What You Want

If you already know the topic or resource you're after, the search tool at the top of the page is quicker than clicking through board and subject menus. Type the subject or topic name and narrow down from the results.

Common Sticking Points

• Wrong exam board: Content is board-specific. AQA Biology notes won't match Edexcel Biology papers.
• Wrong tier: Foundation and Higher cover different content and question styles.
• Expecting all resources everywhere: Smaller boards like CCEA have a narrower range — mainly past papers.
• Exam date changes: Some WJEC Maths specifications show "first exams 2026" or "last exams 2026", so confirm which specification applies to your year group.

Quick Checklist

1. Confirm your exam board.
2. Select the subject.
3. Check whether your subject has tiers and pick yours.
4. Choose the resource type that matches your goal (learn, practise, or test).
5. Use search if you're looking for a specific topic.