How to revise for GCSE

How did you revise for GCSEs especially sciences ie did u make notes how did you do them or anything else? Thanks

I would advise flashcards for science subjects! Make sure you get someone to test you on them or, if nobody is available, write what you can remember of a topic onto a blank piece of paper then fill in what you missed out in a different colour. Then make flashcards on this colour only. I did this for science and history and it really helped also make sure you’re doing lots of practice questions after you’ve revised a topic. Give yourself regular breaks but don’t procrastinate - I’d recommend the forest app or Pomodoro technique for this.
Good luck & I hope this helped!

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Thank you sooooo much I will try the forest app 🙃. Also, what information do you use to make your flashcards do you use free science lessons, textbooks (if so which ones) or teacher notes...

I think Mindmaps are the number one tool for the bulk Science revision. One major mistake people make with this tool is they put too much information on them. Mindmaps are meant to be triggers for your mind and not an information dump. Most people copy the information they have from the text book on to the mindmap. What you want to do is put down the bare minimum so that when you next look at it your brain is doing the hard work, and your not just reading it! Targeting you revision is also an important technique. You may be interested in my Revision YouTube channel (literally just started but new episodes out every Tuesday that cover stuff like this). Let me know if its helpful / any other topics you may want to know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W_Di2VPXGg

I think Mindmaps are the number one tool for the bulk Science revision. One major mistake people make with this tool is they put too much information on them. Mindmaps are meant to be triggers for your mind and not an information dump. Most people copy the information they have from the text book on to the mindmap. What you want to do is put down the bare minimum so that when you next look at it your brain is doing the hard work, and your not just reading it! Targeting you revision is also an important technique. You may be interested in my Revision YouTube channel (literally just started but new episodes out every Tuesday that cover stuff like this). Let me know if its helpful / any other topics you may want to know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W_Di2VPXGg

How did you revise for GCSEs especially sciences ie did u make notes how did you do them or anything else? Also what about religion studies im doing the Islam and Christianity topic.

I used the CGP guides, they’re amazing! However, I copied the definitions and some of the explanations from the specification as the science mark schemes as so specific and sometimes you have to word it the way they have worded it on the spec.

Hi. What about my preps for Science and Maths: Ive sticked to youtube sources Math genie and for Science. But also I've found one interesting offer from one guy here on forum. Youtuber and a math teacher Daniel Dallas. He gives a chance to subsribers on his youtube channel Math Science by Daniel Dallas to ask to clarify any MATHs topic subs want. You can drop as a Subscriber a questions in comments on the channel for maths and he will explain U and even may be create a video. Try and tell me pls if it works.

How did you revise for GCSEs especially sciences ie did u make notes how did you do them or anything else? Also what about religion studies im doing the Islam and Christianity topic. Do you think my current method of revising is effective: I basically have a a4 notebook and i write all my notes gathered from school, textbook, free science lessons and highlight important information. Then I re read the notes and use the scribble technique and write it over and over again until it has stuck in my brain. Thanks in advance for the replies 🙃🙃

Hi there @Ezza1234


Revision at any level (GCSE or degree) is so much easier if you know what type of learner you are!

Study SMART Not Long: It's much easier to implement a regular and successful study schedule if you are studying SMART.
o Set yourself goals.
o Make study techniques that promote greater results.
o Ask for help.
o Reward yourself for progress.
o Take a Break.

S: Set yourself goals for study. For example, make up an exam/essay question and work towards answering it.
M: Remember VARK. Are you a Visual learner, Audio learner, Reading learner or Kinaesthetic learner. Use study techniques that will promote the best learning for yourself. This was the big point for me. Once I knew this, I organised my revision much more successfully. The best method of revision is individual to you.
A: If you are struggling with anything ask your teacher for help. Their job is to help you with your studies. Alternatively, use study guides or the internet to help breakdown tough subjects.
R: When you hit your goals, complete work and meet important deadlines reward yourself with treats. For example, make watching an episode of your favourite show your reward for completing tasks.
T: When you’ve finished studying take breaks. Go for a walk, hang with friends or get a cup of tea and watch TV. It’s important not to overdo revising.


I hope this helps and please feel free to message any questions we can help answer.

Fi

Wow thank you so much for the detailed answer I really appreciate it!!! However how do I know what learner I am?

How did you revise for GCSEs especially sciences ie did u make notes how did you do them or anything else? Also what about religion studies im doing the Islam and Christianity topic. Do you think my current method of revising is effective: I basically have a a4 notebook and i write all my notes gathered from school, textbook, free science lessons and highlight important information. Then I re read the notes and use the scribble technique and write it over and over again until it has stuck in my brain. Thanks in advance for the replies 🙃🙃

Good idea I will try it out

Hi there @Ezza1234

You're very welcome! You'd need to take a VARK test such as this one and can then look for the tips on how to learn/revise.

Fi