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Need to Know

Find key facts at your fingertips – what students need to know for their A-levels, when they need it.

By dipping into these course companions throughout their A-levels, students can check content, review their understanding, use quick tips for success and improve their exam performance.

Titles in this series

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Business
AQA
Edexcel

Computer Science
AQA

Economics
AQA
Edexcel

Geography
AQA
Edexcel
OCR

PE
AQA

Politics
Edexcel

Our sample pages show the key features you’ll find in all Need to Know titles.

AQA A-level Business
AQA A-level Computer Science
AQA A-level Economics
AQA A-level Geography
AQA A-level PE
Edexcel A-level Geography
Edexcel A-level Politics
Edexcel A-level Business
Edexcel A-level Economics
OCR A-level Geography

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Answers to the ‘Do you know?’ questions and ‘End of section’ questions available here

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Need to Know reinforces the key facts, terms and concepts from your A-level specification.

Each guide includes tips on exam technique, mistakes to avoid and important things to remember.

‘Do you know?’ questions at the end of each topic and more in-depth questions at the end of each section help you check understanding.

Deepen students’ knowledge with topical articles, cutting-edge research and expert exam advice – available for 14 A-level subjects.

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Develop the higher-order thinking skills that top-achieving A-level students possess – available for 9 A-level subjects.

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Target success at A-level with our proven formula for effective, structured revision.

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Boost confidence with a step-by-step approach to the essential maths skills required for your A-level subjects.

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Improve understanding and exam technique with topic summaries, sample questions and answers.

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Reinforce topic knowledge and perfect exam skills with write-in practice questions.

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Browse our range of textbooks, revision materials and digital resources for the reformed A-level specifications (first teaching 2015 to 2017).

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Find key facts at your fingertips – what students need to know for their A-levels, when they need it.