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edexcel maths gcse study tips???

higher tier edexcel maths paper 1 was such a nightmare for me - and I'm aiming for a 9 :frown:(
I've calculated my score for paper 1 and I'm going to have to get really high in the next two papers to even have a chance of getting an 8 or a 9.
The thing is I'm not really sure how to revise? I've been doing what I usually do but I don't feel like it will be enough. Does anyone have any tips to get better at maths ASAP?
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Reply 1

Make sure you focus on the topics that are now most likely to come up. All the main websites have predicted papers - 1st class maths etc. Work through those papers and make sure you understand every method they use

Reply 2

Original post by schminke100
Make sure you focus on the topics that are now most likely to come up. All the main websites have predicted papers - 1st class maths etc. Work through those papers and make sure you understand every method they use

than you!! I looked through 1st class maths and their predicted topics are really helpful

Reply 3

Original post by alalal102
higher tier edexcel maths paper 1 was such a nightmare for me - and I'm aiming for a 9 :frown:(
I've calculated my score for paper 1 and I'm going to have to get really high in the next two papers to even have a chance of getting an 8 or a 9.
The thing is I'm not really sure how to revise? I've been doing what I usually do but I don't feel like it will be enough. Does anyone have any tips to get better at maths ASAP?

I would reccomed doing exam questions and past papers.
If you use 1st class maths for the topics predictions and YouTube videos on all predicted topics
YouTube videos from gcse maths tutor
Exam papers

Reply 4

Original post by alalal102
higher tier edexcel maths paper 1 was such a nightmare for me - and I'm aiming for a 9 :frown:(
I've calculated my score for paper 1 and I'm going to have to get really high in the next two papers to even have a chance of getting an 8 or a 9.
The thing is I'm not really sure how to revise? I've been doing what I usually do but I don't feel like it will be enough. Does anyone have any tips to get better at maths ASAP?


Exam questions are essential and looking at the subjects that were missing from paper 1 because they are more likely to come up next
Idk but I think Edexcel is literally English WJEC and the same spec so I would recommend using the WJEC question bank to make your own paper if topics you find difficult - message me if you need help working it or with anything in particular <3

Reply 5

Original post by Maximum-tragedy
Exam questions are essential and looking at the subjects that were missing from paper 1 because they are more likely to come up next
Idk but I think Edexcel is literally English WJEC and the same spec so I would recommend using the WJEC question bank to make your own paper if topics you find difficult - message me if you need help working it or with anything in particular <3

thank you!!! The WJEC question bank actually seems so helpful, I'm going to try them before monday :smile:

Reply 6

Original post by alalal102
thank you!!! The WJEC question bank actually seems so helpful, I'm going to try them before monday :smile:


No worries! Hope it helps but don't hesitate to ask for help as well <3

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