How to Revise for Your GCSEs in One Month and Get Good Grades

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Be sure to put yourself in the right mind to revise.

   For example, you could revise for an hour before taking a 20 minute break.
   
   Any structure is good as long as you know that you are getting somewhere with your revision.
   
   Remember that your future partly depends on how well you do in your GCSEs. , You have a very long summer to look forward to; there is no excuse to not put your mind to revision now. , Make sure that you have all of your books and textbooks for each subject.
   
   If you can't find them, look to the other points. ,,, There are many different examination boards, so make sure you are studying from the correct one
   - they differ slightly in their expectations.
   
   Everything that you have been learning in maths has been indirectly for GCSE.
   
   The information from the past two years of studying is more important as you learn more maths than you ever have in your life.
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   Step 2: Set limits to all distractions including your TV

   Look at websites which explain more difficult questions. , You need to know the format of the exam before you take the exam for real, so that it doesn't come as a shock to you.
   
   Mark the past papers and go over each question so that you have a good understanding of where you went wrong.
   
   Do some practice of questions from the topics that you struggled with in the past papers. , It may be awkward to ask the teacher for help, especially in front of your friends but remember, this is your life you are talking about.
   
   If you don't do well in your Maths GCSE, you may struggle in further education and in finding a job in the future.
   
   Watch maths-help videos online
   - they are very useful as there is someone who talks you through the questions as they solve them.
   
   Get a tutor.
   
   Although you will have to pay, this person may help you gain more confidence in maths and will help you to understand and solve maths questions. ,,, If you're really stuck, ask your teacher to go over it with you. ,, Read over the same notes a few times to really make sure that they get into your head. ,, If you're having trouble then look up websites for quick notes. #Make sure that you have a copy of whatever book is required.
   
   Make sure that you do the right question, because the question paper that you are given contains the questions for all the different options! , If it says do one question from that section, make sure to only do one question. , You can try using mind maps or revision cards or writing everything onto one page. ,, You don't want to realise you've forgotten your calculator when the exam is about to begin! , Go to sleep relatively early.
   
   Get to school early so that you don't have to stress about being late.
   
   Take a bottle of water (with no label) if you are allowed to and feel you will need it.
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   Step 3: computer

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   Step 4: game consoles

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   Step 5: and mobile phone.

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   Step 6: Gather all of your notes together.

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   Step 7: Write a list of all the exams you have and the dates next to them.

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   Step 8: Write a list of all the topics that you need to revise.

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   Step 9: Be sure you are using the correct specification for studying

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    Step 10: and know whether you are in the Foundation Tier or the Higher Tier.

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    Step 11: Try studying from your textbook or any notes that you may have

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    Step 12: by doing exercises again and again to make sure that you really know how to answer the questions correctly.

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    Step 13: Do past papers - this is a must!

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    Step 14: If you are seriously struggling with maths

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    Step 15: ask your parents for help if they know maths

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    Step 16: ask siblings/cousins/friends; go to your teacher for help - the purpose of teachers is to make sure that you understand everything so use that opportunity!

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    Step 17: Make sure you know whether you are doing single

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    Step 18: double or triple science.

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    Step 19: Study using class notes

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    Step 20: any textbooks that you may have and any websites online.

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    Step 21: Try doing some past papers and go over them

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    Step 22: looking out for any questions that you get stuck on.

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    Step 23: If you're doing triple science

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    Step 24: revise well for the triple science part because it is quite hard.

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    Step 25: Revise over your notes - read them

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    Step 26: then try to say what you just read aloud.

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    Step 27: Read over your notes for each poem or story.

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    Step 28: If you have the talent of writing essays then you will find it quite easy even if you haven't revised because the English GCSE is based around making up stuff about make up stuff - like reading between the lines.

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    Step 29: Read the top of the paper.

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    Step 30: Depending on your learning style

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    Step 31: you can write revision notes.

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    Step 32: For essay based subjects

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    Step 33: make sure that you really know what you are expected to know because they tend to ask only 10% of everything more or less.

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    Step 34: Prepare your pencil case the day before each exam.

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    Step 35: Make sure that you have had enough rest.

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