Current Year 11 Thread Mark I (2014-2015)

I got my maths mock back today, I actually did quite a bit better than I'd expected. If I work really hard it might just become an A* in June...
I know there will be plenty of you who don't have to, but how do you all revise for maths?? I've probably asked this before, but whatever I revise I can't seem to apply in exam conditions. :confused:

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iamthebraincel

Original post by hannibalwilleat

Anybody else applied for 5 alevels? I'm predicted to get 7a*s and 5as. What about you guys?

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I have applied to do 5 a-levels too! I'm planning on doing definitely-Chemistry, Biology, Maths, French then either Physics or Further Maths. I'm predicted 9A*s and 1A. I did my maths GCSE in November and got an A*.

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alldaydreaming

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Original post by pursuedbyabear

I got my maths mock back today, I actually did quite a bit better than I'd expected. If I work really hard it might just become an A* in June...
I know there will be plenty of you who don't have to, but how do you all revise for maths?? I've probably asked this before, but whatever I revise I can't seem to apply in exam conditions. :confused:

Well, my maths teacher gives us a paper to do for homework every week and it has definitely helped! Everyone in my class has gone up by at least a grade or two since the start of the year. We also, as a year, get a few - optional - exam questions on different topics each week: the idea is we do one question a day. So basically, my advice is...DO EXAM PAPERS! Over and over until you're sick of them. It may sound sad but I've gotten to the point where I find them quite relaxing - trust me, I'm not the only one who thinks that. Have a look on your exam boards website for past papers, ask your teacher for some if not, we got told about this website called corbettmaths where you get a question a day (try it, if you want) or have a look at bland.in - there are papers set by topic. Just practise over and over and you'll be fine. You can get that A*!
Good luck! :smile:

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alldaydreaming

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Original post by jweath

What are everyone's A level choices?

Biology, Chemistry, Maths and English Literature :smile:

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Original post by alldaydreaming

Well, my maths teacher gives us a paper to do for homework every week and it has definitely helped! Everyone in my class has gone up by at least a grade or two since the start of the year. We also, as a year, get a few - optional - exam questions on different topics each week: the idea is we do one question a day. So basically, my advice is...DO EXAM PAPERS! Over and over until you're sick of them. It may sound sad but I've gotten to the point where I find them quite relaxing - trust me, I'm not the only one who thinks that. Have a look on your exam boards website for past papers, ask your teacher for some if not, we got told about this website called corbettmaths where you get a question a day (try it, if you want) or have a look at bland.in - there are papers set by topic. Just practise over and over and you'll be fine. You can get that A*!
Good luck! :smile:

Thank you! I'll check those sites out :smile:

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Hi, im looking for advice. I want to revise the best and most efficient way like really revising a lot; learning at least 3 pages of information a day. Especially with the easter i have which is 2 weeks i want to learn as much as poosible. Anyone have advice they can lend? Thanks

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iamthebraincel

Original post by YsfAli

Hi, im looking for advice. I want to revise the best and most efficient way like really revising a lot; learning at least 3 pages of information a day. Especially with the easter i have which is 2 weeks i want to learn as much as poosible. Anyone have advice they can lend? Thanks

What subjects did you take?

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bassbabe

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I've lost the motivation to live with all these exams. And reminding me of prom doesnt make me feel better.

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Original post by iamthebraincel

What subjects did you take?

Cumpulsory - English lang+lit, maths, biology, chemistry and physics.
Chosen - French, ICT, PE, and History

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bassbabe

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Original post by iamthebraincel

I have applied to do 5 a-levels too! I'm planning on doing definitely-Chemistry, Biology, Maths, French then either Physics or Further Maths. I'm predicted 9A*s and 1A. I did my maths GCSE in November and got an A*.

How did you get an A* :eek:

?? Im just about managed to scrape a C in my mocks.

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The most important subjects im focusing on are english language and literature, maths, biology, chemistry, physics. And maybe history which im not great at :s-smilie:

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Original post by YsfAli

Cumpulsory - English lang+lit, maths, biology, chemistry and physics.
Chosen - French, ICT, PE, and History

Ooh I can recommend memrise.com for French. If you select your exam board, you can learn the entire vocab specification of your course - it might be too late to finish it all before exams, but what little I learnt definitely helped me. :smile:

EDIT: I use websites like shmoop.com for English literature (making mind maps and profiles from their notes) and Mr Bruff and past papers are what I find useful for language

(edited 9 years ago)

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Original post by pursuedbyabear

Ooh I can recommend memrise.com for French. If you select your exam board, you can learn the entire vocab specification of your course - it might be too late to finish it all before exams, but what little I learnt definitely helped me. :smile:

Thanks, i know that website but well i 'am half french myself and i have been getting a's and a*s. My focus is science, english and maths.

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iamthebraincel

Original post by bassbabe

How did you get an A* :eek:

?? Im just about managed to scrape a C in my mocks.

I just love maths soooo much and I guess I revised loads. Past papers and practise questions.

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Original post by YsfAli

Thanks, i know that website but well i 'am half french myself and i have been getting a's and a*s. My focus is science, english and maths.

Yeah I just saw your other post and edited mine. I also make lots of revision cards from my revision guides for science. Making them is almost more helpful than using them later, for me!

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