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desperately need revision tips GCSE

hi, i'm currently going into yr 11 and i need tips on how to retain information as my mocks are in december and maths/science are my weakest subjects -- are there better methods than flash cards and the generic mindmaps? many thanks xx
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hi, i'm currently going into yr 11 and i need tips on how to retain information as my mocks are in december and maths/science are my weakest subjects -- are there better methods than flash cards and the generic mindmaps? many thanks xx

yeah, there is. I found science to be my strongest subjects. firstly, I made my own specifications for science and kept it on the side. I used to pull out my thick @rse textbook and simply read it till I understood it and write the notes down either in a mind map or just in a book and tick it of my list. I loved using A3 paper so i could write big and also use diagrams and stick it on my wall.
hopefully, you'll do good xx
may I ask what exam board you are doing, also what tier?
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yeah, there is. I found science to be my strongest subjects. firstly, I made my own specifications for science and kept it on the side. I used to pull out my thick @rse textbook and simply read it till I understood it and write the notes down either in a mind map or just in a book and tick it of my list. I loved using A3 paper so i could write big and also use diagrams and stick it on my wall.
hopefully, you'll do good xx
may I ask what exam board you are doing, also what tier?

for science im doing AQA, and Maths im doing edexcel -- all higher tier. May i ask how you revised for chemistry and physics too? Algebra and Proofs are my specific weaknesses in maths:/

many thanks xx
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Original post by mariya00
hi, i'm currently going into yr 11 and i need tips on how to retain information as my mocks are in december and maths/science are my weakest subjects -- are there better methods than flash cards and the generic mindmaps? many thanks xx


https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=6076496&p=84723976#post84723976 --> You'll find my revision tips here.
With maths the only real way to practice is by answering questions, the same applies to some of science but it depends on how you learn best. For me I hated mind maps so would make lists for example listing the stages of the nitrogen cycle
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With maths the only real way to practice is by answering questions, the same applies to some of science but it depends on how you learn best. For me I hated mind maps so would make lists for example listing the stages of the nitrogen cycle

oh ok, will defo try that out, thanks!
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Thank you :smile:
Original post by mariya00
for science im doing AQA, and Maths im doing edexcel -- all higher tier. May i ask how you revised for chemistry and physics too? Algebra and Proofs are my specific weaknesses in maths:/

many thanks xx


wow we should be study buddies! :smile:
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wow we should be study buddies! :smile:

Lmao, same. What other subjects are you doing? (I'm doing Spanish, Latin, Geography and History)
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Lmao, same. What other subjects are you doing? (I'm doing Spanish, Latin, Geography and History)

i've already taken business and german (waiting for my results) and next year i'm also doing media studies :biggrin:
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wow we should be study buddies! :smile:


omg yes!! do u have snapchat?
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omg yes!! do u have snapchat?

sadly my mum took my phone away but we can private chat on here :smile: i'm on my laptop btw :biggrin:
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Make your revision resources as you go along
Original post by mariya00
for science im doing AQA, and Maths im doing edexcel -- all higher tier. May i ask how you revised for chemistry and physics too? Algebra and Proofs are my specific weaknesses in maths:/

many thanks xx


Hello, I'm doing edexcel for Maths as well, higher tier and I think im pretty okay with algebra so let me know if you're looking for study buddies :smile:

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