What Types of Revision Resources Are Available on Save My Exams?

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Save My Exams offers six main resource types across its subject pages: Exam Questions, Revision Notes, Flashcards, Smart Lesson, Target Test, Mock Exams, and Past Papers. Which ones you can access depends on your exam board and subject — not every subject page lists all of them. For example, CCEA Biology shows only Past Papers, while AQA Biology lists Exam Questions, Revision Notes, Flashcards, Smart Lesson, Target Test, Mock Exams, and Past Papers.

The resource types and what each is for

Resource What it is Best used for
Revision Notes Topic-by-topic written notes Learning content for the first time or filling gaps
Exam Questions Questions organised by topic and difficulty Practising question styles after studying a topic
Flashcards Quick recall cards for key facts Memorising definitions, formulas, and terms
Smart Lesson Guided lesson format Working through a topic in a structured sequence
Target Test Focused test on a specific area Checking a weak topic before moving on
Mock Exams Full-length practice under exam conditions Timing practice and stamina close to the exam
Past Papers Actual past exam papers Familiarity with real paper format and wording

Which resources appear for which subjects

Availability varies by board and subject. From the subject listings:

  • Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics) — AQA, Edexcel, and OCR A (Gateway) list the widest set: Exam Questions, Revision Notes, Flashcards, Smart Lesson, Target Test, Mock Exams, and Past Papers. WJEC and CCEA list fewer; CCEA sciences show Past Papers only.
  • Maths — AQA, Edexcel, and OCR split Foundation and Higher, each with Exam Questions, Revision Notes, Flashcards, Smart Lesson, Target Test, Mock Exams, and Past Papers. WJEC Maths is marked "Last exams 2026" (Past Papers only), while WJEC Maths and Numeracy "First exams 2026" shows Revision Notes and Past Papers for Foundation and Higher. WJEC Eduqas Maths lists Revision Notes and Past Papers.
  • English Literature — AQA and Edexcel list Exam Questions, Revision Notes, Flashcards, Target Test, Mock Exams, and Past Papers (no Smart Lesson shown).

If a resource you want isn't listed for your subject, it likely isn't available for that board yet — check the subject page rather than assuming it exists.

How to sequence them

A practical order that uses the distinctions above:

  1. Revision Notes to learn a topic.
  2. Exam Questions on that same topic to apply it.
  3. Flashcards for facts you keep forgetting.
  4. Target Test to confirm the topic is solid before moving on.
  5. Mock Exams and Past Papers in the final weeks, under timed conditions.

Smart Lesson fits at step 1 if you prefer a guided walkthrough over reading notes.

Practical notes

  • Resources are organised by exam board first, then subject, then topic and difficulty — so start by selecting your exact board (for example AQA vs Edexcel), since content differs between them.
  • The site shows Student and Teacher views; the resource lists above are from the student-facing subject pages.
  • The homepage includes a Log in option and a Join now for free prompt. The available material does not state what a free account includes versus any paid tier, so check the sign-up page for current terms before relying on access.