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Higher study tips for Easter

How can I boost my grades from a Predicated f in higher chemistry and maths? Especially using this holiday idk how to plan
Hi, for maths see the advice I gave you before on resources and revision techniques: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7399360. Try to identify the areas that you find hardest and tackle them first. Sometimes I found that I understood the techniques when we went over it in class but then forgot them when it came to having a mix of all the topics. This is where flashcards and learning to recognise question types is useful: sometimes the hardest part is working out what you have to do rather than actually doing it!
In terms of organising your revision in general, be realistic with what you can achieve and try to create a timetable or plan. For example, I have made a list of past papers and worked out how many I aim to do each week. You should also aim to get into a revision pattern--for me this would be starting work at the time school normally starts, but you will find what works best for you. Hope this helps and good luck for your revision!
Hi, for maths see the advice I gave you before on resources and revision techniques: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7399360. Try to identify the areas that you find hardest and tackle them first. Sometimes I found that I understood the techniques when we went over it in class but then forgot them when it came to having a mix of all the topics. This is where flashcards and learning to recognise question types is useful: sometimes the hardest part is working out what you have to do rather than actually doing it!
In terms of organising your revision in general, be realistic with what you can achieve and try to create a timetable or plan. For example, I have made a list of past papers and worked out how many I aim to do each week. You should also aim to get into a revision pattern--for me this would be starting work at the time school normally starts, but you will find what works best for you. Hope this helps and good luck for your revision!!
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Original post by KnittingBookworm
Hi, for maths see the advice I gave you before on resources and revision techniques: https://www.thestudentroom.co.uk/showthread.php?t=7399360. Try to identify the areas that you find hardest and tackle them first. Sometimes I found that I understood the techniques when we went over it in class but then forgot them when it came to having a mix of all the topics. This is where flashcards and learning to recognise question types is useful: sometimes the hardest part is working out what you have to do rather than actually doing it!
In terms of organising your revision in general, be realistic with what you can achieve and try to create a timetable or plan. For example, I have made a list of past papers and worked out how many I aim to do each week. You should also aim to get into a revision pattern--for me this would be starting work at the time school normally starts, but you will find what works best for you. Hope this helps and good luck for your revision!

Thank, you so much you've literally said exactly the problem I have!! Like I know what to do but I don't know what I'm being asked to do if that makes sense I, was going to make flashcards but I just felt I left it too late, do you think I still should?
In terms of recognising what question you are being asked, try using the past paper question bank on the Dynamic Maths website and filtering to specific topics. You'll be able to see the main question types for each topic. Then you should be able to easily identify what most questions are asking for in the exam. Probably still worth making flashcards, why not try making some and see if you find them helpful?

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