What is the difference between a Predicted Paper and a Mock Paper?

You can find both Predicted Papers and Mock Papers from the left-hand menu on your Resources page. These papers are personalised based on the subjects, levels, and exam boards selected on your profile.

Predicted papers are designed using past exam papers, exam trends, and commonly tested topics to suggest what could appear in upcoming exams.

They are useful for:

• focused revision before exams

• practising likely topic areas

• building confidence with exam-style questions

• identifying topics that may need more revision

Our predicted papers are written by subject specialists, but they are still predictions, so the real exam content may be different. They should be used alongside revision of the full course content and specification.

Mock papers are exam-style practice papers created to feel like a real GCSE or A Level exam. They are designed to match the structure, layout, and style of official exams.

They are useful for:

• practising exam technique

• improving time management

• revising a wide range of topics

• getting used to working under timed conditions

Mock papers are not designed to predict what will come up in the real exam. Instead, they help you prepare for the overall exam experience.

• Predicted papers focus on topics that may appear in upcoming exams based on exam trends.

• Mock papers focus on realistic exam practice across a broad range of topics.