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How to use past papers well
Past papers become more useful when you use them as a repeatable study loop rather than as a pile of files.
1. Start timed
Choose one paper from the correct subject and session, clear your desk, and attempt it under realistic time pressure.
2. Mark honestly
Use the matching memorandum after the attempt. Record where marks were lost instead of only checking the final score.
3. Repeat the weak areas
Return to the same question types a few days later, then try a different session to check whether the improvement transfers.
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