I finished year 9.
Nothing in particular. However, if you really want to get a head start, I would do the following:
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Find out what the specific exam boards are for your GCSE subjects (assuming that you have already picked your subjects, which you should have)
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Have the spec alongside your studies to check which bits of material go with which bit of the spec
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Get the revision guides and exam practice books for the subejcts specific to the exam boards
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Locate and research the tutors for your specific subjects should you ever need them
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Research and look up videos and wesbites that gives you tips for scoring 9s for your specific subjects (not just getting straight 9s)
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FInd all of the past papers for all of your subjects with the respective exam boards and save it on your computer (it might also be helpful if you get past papers from other exam boards, if they are similar, in case you run out of past papers)
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Read up on active recall, if you don't know about it: https://aliabdaal.com/activerecallstudytechnique/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzCEJVtED0U <- these methods work well if you just need to memorise material; for subjects like maths and science where you need to understand the material and you can't learn the material just by reading it you would need practice.
Example of YouTube videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUxv3nPsCxo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SchpNJ8Yww
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meHkA9PR-Bc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgLh4RNQT9I
Subject specific advice:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJEkjuN9qJ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RwbT5D6sh8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Pa9hYX7rg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8yC4bBYyos
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amefrvEj464
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdqSol2H_UI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01qpsc81Fmw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBxz2ubWl6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mej58g5H9kI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV5e-XMI3yI
...you get the idea. You would also quickly notice that a lot of the videos have the same authors, and there's usually a good reason for that.
It's probably more important to find the advice that works for you for specific subjects, and to to be consistent with the method for that subject. Changing your method too frequently won't allow enough time for any one method to be effective, and whilst you're learning the new material you're also learning the new method i.e. a double whammy.
It's also likely that you would be revising your material throughout your GCSEs as well as doing past papers for a good number of them.
The typical straight A student (straight 9 doesn't sound as cool) typically can spend 50-60 hours a week with school, study, and homework. (If you can find a method that takes up less time for your subjects, so much the better.) If that's what it takes, learn to build up your stamina for this level of study.
In sciences at least, the syllabus is very full and schools often struggle to cover all the material so there is little time at the end for revision sessions. For each subject get the CGP (or other brand) revision book for your exam board and print out a copy of the spec. Sometimes there is an extra for those aiming for 8/9. We found that these books laid out the topics much clearer than the spec or the school. Every time you finish a topic in class check that they haven't left gaps (by looking at the spec) then read the topic in the CGP book and answer the questions at the end. Look through any past papers you have got hold of and try to answer all the questions you can find for that topic. Check the marking scheme and address any problems with understanding straight away. Don't assume you will revisit any topics in class. If you can't answer the questions with good marks straight after learning the content then that is the time to ask for help or watch videos until you can. It is too late by the time you get to study leave.
Following this approach, where you fully understand the material and the style of questions - and how to answer them with high marks - as you go along, should mean that revision is a refresher rather than a time to try and plug the gaps while under pressure.
Good luck.
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