How to Pass a GCSE Maths Exam

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Revise.

   There are many websites and revision guides offering clear instructions about everything you may come across in the exam.
   
   These often include practice questions; always give these a go during your studies.
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   Step 2: Create a study schedule.

   Set some times for when you will study and have breaks.
   
   For example you could take a 15-minute break after studying for 45 minutes, but you can still organize study times yourself. , However you can still use these things as rewards after you've done your revision for the day. , These will help you get used to the layout of exam papers and you'll understand what the questions are like in the exam. , You'll perform much better after a good night's sleep. ,, Most exam boards require you to have a black ballpoint pen, HB pencil, rubber, ruler, protractor and compass.
   
   You'll also need a calculator if you're doing a calculator paper, and tracing paper may be necessary for questions about rotations. , Don't forget to write down your name, candidate number and centre number before you start! , Once you've been through the entire paper, look through everything again and try to work on questions you couldn't answer during the first run. , Sometimes if you get an answer wrong, correct working can still earn you marks. , This is very important as it could mean the difference between a pass or a fail!
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   Step 3: Avoid anything which distracts you from studying

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   Step 4: such as your TV

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   Step 5: computer

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   Step 6: iPod or mobile phone.

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   Step 7: Do some past papers when you've revised everything.

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   Step 8: Get plenty of sleep the night before the exam

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   Step 9: no less than 8 hours.

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    Step 10: Eating a healthy and filling breakfast in the morning will help

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    Step 11: as you can work better feeling comfortably full.

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    Step 12: Bring all of your supplies with you.

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    Step 13: Follow all instructions given by the invigilator

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    Step 14: and read the information printed on the first page of the exam paper carefully.

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    Step 15: When you begin work through all of the questions that you can answer.

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    Step 16: Be sure to show your working; you'll get lots more marks when you do this.

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    Step 17: If you have any time left over

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    Step 18: check your answers and correct any mistakes.

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