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GCSE Maths Tips and Tricks!

Hi everyone!

A quick point to note:
I thought it would be useful to create some threads for different subjects with a culmination of resources on to revise off of - I can always edit any extra recommendations (with credit to the user) onto this post.

Advice from @Learning4Fun (Me):

There are lots of great Maths Youtubers out there, but some of the best include:


Other Youtubers I would recommend for fun are:


In terms of websites I have a few personal favourites, including:


Other general advice would be to take an extended interest outside of school in maths if you want to exceed, and to do a lot of past papers! :smile:

Advice from @*LifeHappens*:

Hi!
Favourite resources for GCSE maths:
- Mathswatch (although school log-in may be required)
- Maths Genie - it's completely free + has great practice
- GCSE maths tutor - already mentioned above, but great
- Cognito - great for explaining topics that may be difficult
- MME revise - has great practice papers
- PMT - again great for practice
- CGP workbook - has really good questions
General advice:
The key to maths is to understand how to answer questions, once you master the technique you can do the rest! I recommend practicing a few gcse maths questions every few days or so to be on top of your revision. Practice is the best way to ace maths!
(edited 11 months ago)
Original post by Learning4Fun
Hi everyone!

A quick point to note:
I thought it would be useful to create some threads for different subjects with a culmination of resources on to revise off of - I can always edit any extra recommendations (with credit to the user) onto this post.

Youtubers:
Useful for GCSEs:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheGCSEMathsTutor
https://www.youtube.com/@TLMaths
Fun to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/@PreMath
https://www.youtube.com/@Mathsaurus
https://www.youtube.com/@MindYourDecisions

Websites:
https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/
https://www.drfrostmaths.com/
https://www.missbsresources.com/teaching-and-learning/mathspassports
https://www.physicsandmathstutor.com/

General advice:

This is a great collection of resources :smile: Thanks so much for putting it together!!

What are your favourites out of that list?
Original post by Evil Homer
This is a great collection of resources :smile: Thanks so much for putting it together!!

What are your favourites out of that list?

Thank you for the kind reply! :smile:

Out of this list, my favourites are probably GCSE Maths Tutor, PreMath, and Dr Frost Maths...
Any other recommendations?
Original post by Learning4Fun
Hi everyone!

A quick point to note:
I thought it would be useful to create some threads for different subjects with a culmination of resources on to revise off of - I can always edit any extra recommendations (with credit to the user) onto this post.

Advice from @Learning4Fun (Me):

There are lots of great Maths Youtubers out there, but some of the best include:


Other Youtubers I would recommend for fun are:


In terms of websites I have a few personal favourites, including:


Other general advice would be to take an extended interest outside of school in maths if you want to exceed, and to do a lot of past papers! :smile:

Hi!
Favourite resources for GCSE maths:
- Mathswatch (although school log-in may be required)
- Maths Genie - it's completely free + has great practice
- GCSE maths tutor - already mentioned above, but great
- Cognito - great for explaining topics that may be difficult
- MME revise - has great practice papers
- PMT - again great for practice
- CGP workbook - has really good questions
General advice:
The key to maths is to understand how to answer questions, once you master the technique you can do the rest! I recommend practicing a few gcse maths questions every few days or so to be on top of your revision. Practice is the best way to ace maths!
Original post by *LifeHappens*
Hi!
Favourite resources for GCSE maths:
- Mathswatch (although school log-in may be required)
- Maths Genie - it's completely free + has great practice
- GCSE maths tutor - already mentioned above, but great
- Cognito - great for explaining topics that may be difficult
- MME revise - has great practice papers
- PMT - again great for practice
- CGP workbook - has really good questions
General advice:
The key to maths is to understand how to answer questions, once you master the technique you can do the rest! I recommend practicing a few gcse maths questions every few days or so to be on top of your revision. Practice is the best way to ace maths!


Thank you! :smile:
Original post by *LifeHappens*
Hi!
Favourite resources for GCSE maths:
- Mathswatch (although school log-in may be required)
- Maths Genie - it's completely free + has great practice
- GCSE maths tutor - already mentioned above, but great
- Cognito - great for explaining topics that may be difficult
- MME revise - has great practice papers
- PMT - again great for practice
- CGP workbook - has really good questions
General advice:
The key to maths is to understand how to answer questions, once you master the technique you can do the rest! I recommend practicing a few gcse maths questions every few days or so to be on top of your revision. Practice is the best way to ace maths!


Is it just me or does Cognito not actually have a section for GCSE Maths? Also their sign up form seems to expect you to be in a school year, so they don't seem to have accounted for anyone taking GCSEs that aren't in school.
Original post by AnonNortherner
Is it just me or does Cognito not actually have a section for GCSE Maths? Also their sign up form seems to expect you to be in a school year, so they don't seem to have accounted for anyone taking GCSEs that aren't in school.

I was initially referring to the youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXgduTLVjdg&list=PLidqqIGKox7XPh1QacLRiKto_UlnRIEVh

However, when I checked the website, it does mention needing a year group info and underneath it said create account/continue to payment, so I do think you're right. Maybe use the youtube channel, as that was quite helpful when I was super confused with a topic.

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