Top 10 Tips for Revising Using Past Papers
1. Start with untimed papers first
Begin your revision by doing past papers without timing yourself. This helps you focus on
understanding the content rather than rushing. You can pause to look back at notes or textbooks
and build foundation knowledge.
2. Mark your own answers using official mark schemes
Always cross-check your answers with the official marking guidance. Pay attention to key phrases,
expected steps, reasoning methods, and units required for full marks.
3. Create an error notebook
Document every mistake you make including topic, how you got it wrong, and how to correct it.
Reviewing this notebook before exams consolidates learning and prevents repeated mistakes.
4. Don’t redo papers immediately
Leave at least 1–2 weeks before repeating the same paper. This ensures that your performance
reflects actual understanding rather than short-term memory.
5. Use examiner reports
Examiner reports tell you why students lose marks. Understanding these common pitfalls helps you
avoid them and achieve higher grades.
6. Time yourself gradually
Start untimed, then move to 25% extra time, then full timed conditions. This improves your pacing
and your ability to complete all questions.
7. Annotate your past papers
Write alternative solutions, helpful reminders, and correct explanations. Active annotation deepens
understanding and speeds up recall.
8. Identify repeated question types
Most papers reuse similar structures, even when numbers change. Spotting patterns gives you an
advantage and helps you predict likely questions.
9. Reattempt only your weak areas
Repeating questions you already got right is a poor use of time. Focus instead on weak topics—this
drives the fastest improvement.
,10. Simulate real exam conditions
At least twice before the real exam, do a full paper under exam timing, printed format, no phone, no
notes. This builds confidence, stamina, and realistic readiness.
Final Advice
Past papers are the strongest revision tool available. The goal is not simply to finish papers, but to
learn from them. When used correctly—especially alongside mark schemes and examiner
reports—they help improve accuracy, forecast likely question trends, and build exam-day
confidence.
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Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Friday 9 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1BS0/01
Business
PAPER 1: Investigating small business
You must have: Total Marks
Source Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• There are three sections in this paper.
Answer all the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
•• Calculators may be used.
You are advised to show all your working out with your answer clearly
identified at the end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
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, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 (a) Which one of the following is a type of business ownership?
(1)
Select one answer.
A Limited liability
B Private limited company
C Shareholder
D Unlimited liability
(b) Which one of the following is a short-term source of finance?
(1)
Select one answer.
A Crowd funding
B Focus group
C Trade credit
D Venture capital
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1. Start with untimed papers first
Begin your revision by doing past papers without timing yourself. This helps you focus on
understanding the content rather than rushing. You can pause to look back at notes or textbooks
and build foundation knowledge.
2. Mark your own answers using official mark schemes
Always cross-check your answers with the official marking guidance. Pay attention to key phrases,
expected steps, reasoning methods, and units required for full marks.
3. Create an error notebook
Document every mistake you make including topic, how you got it wrong, and how to correct it.
Reviewing this notebook before exams consolidates learning and prevents repeated mistakes.
4. Don’t redo papers immediately
Leave at least 1–2 weeks before repeating the same paper. This ensures that your performance
reflects actual understanding rather than short-term memory.
5. Use examiner reports
Examiner reports tell you why students lose marks. Understanding these common pitfalls helps you
avoid them and achieve higher grades.
6. Time yourself gradually
Start untimed, then move to 25% extra time, then full timed conditions. This improves your pacing
and your ability to complete all questions.
7. Annotate your past papers
Write alternative solutions, helpful reminders, and correct explanations. Active annotation deepens
understanding and speeds up recall.
8. Identify repeated question types
Most papers reuse similar structures, even when numbers change. Spotting patterns gives you an
advantage and helps you predict likely questions.
9. Reattempt only your weak areas
Repeating questions you already got right is a poor use of time. Focus instead on weak topics—this
drives the fastest improvement.
,10. Simulate real exam conditions
At least twice before the real exam, do a full paper under exam timing, printed format, no phone, no
notes. This builds confidence, stamina, and realistic readiness.
Final Advice
Past papers are the strongest revision tool available. The goal is not simply to finish papers, but to
learn from them. When used correctly—especially alongside mark schemes and examiner
reports—they help improve accuracy, forecast likely question trends, and build exam-day
confidence.
, Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information
Candidate surname Other names
Centre Number Candidate Number
Pearson Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 GCSE (9–1)
Friday 9 May 2025
Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 1BS0/01
Business
PAPER 1: Investigating small business
You must have: Total Marks
Source Booklet (enclosed)
Instructions
•• Use black ink or ball-point pen.
Fill in the boxes at the top of this page with your name,
centre number and candidate number.
•• There are three sections in this paper.
Answer all the questions in the spaces provided
– there may be more space than you need.
•• Calculators may be used.
You are advised to show all your working out with your answer clearly
identified at the end of your solution.
Information
•• The total mark for this paper is 90.
The marks for each question are shown in brackets
– use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
Advice
•• Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
Try to answer every question.
• Check your answers if you have time at the end.
Turn over
P78781RA
©2025 Pearson Education Ltd.
Y:1/1/1/1/1/1
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, SECTION A
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA
Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box . If you change your mind about an
answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
1 (a) Which one of the following is a type of business ownership?
(1)
Select one answer.
A Limited liability
B Private limited company
C Shareholder
D Unlimited liability
(b) Which one of the following is a short-term source of finance?
(1)
Select one answer.
A Crowd funding
B Focus group
C Trade credit
D Venture capital
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