• Cognito is a UK-based digital learning platform for GCSE and IGCSE exam preparation in mathematics and science.
• It offers curriculum-aligned video lessons, practice questions, flashcards, and full past exam paper sets organized by topic and exam board.
• The platform incorporates progress tracking and adaptive review to aid students from initial exposure to exam readiness.
• Most content is free, but a Pro subscription provides enhanced features like quizzes, flashcards, and personalized study pathways.
• Cognito is popular among learners seeking to solidify understanding, practice exam-style questions, and improve exam performance.
Curriculum-specific video lessons aligned to GCSE & IGCSE maths and sciences
Topic-by-topic practice questions that follow each lesson to check understanding
Exam-style past papers and mark-schemes organised by year and exam board
Flashcards and quick-recall tools aimed at memorising key concepts and definitions
Quiz modules that identify weak areas and prompt focused revision for maximum impact
Progress-tracking dashboard showing completion status, weakest topics and overall revision journey
Support for multiple exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, OCR Gateway, OCR 21st Century and SQA 5
Freemium access model: large portion of content free, Pro tier unlocks full features like quizzes and flashcards
Mobile-friendly interface and streamlined navigation designed for efficient revision sessions
Adaptive study suggestions that guide students through lessons, then to practice and past exam papers until exam readiness
Is Cognito free or paid?
Cognito shifted to a freemium model in September 2022 — lessons, exam-questions by topic and past papers remain free, but quizzes and flashcards require the Pro subscription.
Which subjects and exam boards are covered?
The platform covers GCSE & IGCSE Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Maths, and supports exam boards including AQA, Edexcel, OCR Gateway, OCR 21st Century and SQA 5.
How does Cognito help with revision planning and progress tracking?
After watching video lessons, students answer follow-up questions, review progress bars indicating lessons completed, and then practise past-exam papers. For Pro users, quizzes and flashcards further reinforce weak areas.
Can I cancel the Pro subscription and retain features I’ve used?
Yes — if you cancel your Pro subscription, you retain access to the Pro features until the next billing date, after which you revert to the free tier.
What is the best way for a parent to support their child using Cognito?
Encourage the child to follow the lessons sequentially, use progress bars to monitor weak topics, leverage flashcards/quizzes if Pro is available, and practise with past papers under timed conditions to simulate exam experience.