Tips for gcse English language and maths

I want to achieve a 7 or above in both English language (AQA) and maths (Edexcel) so I can get into my sixth form next year and take the subjects I want. Currently I’m sitting on a 7 for maths and a 5/6 (the grade is inconsistent) for English language. Any tips to attain a high grade would be greatly appreciated!

For maths you need to practice quite a lot. During year 11 I did a past paper every week, marked it and then watched videos on topics where i messed up or re-did working on questions where i made silly errors. I would suggest using Corbett maths 5-a-day for practice as you can find the right level and progress like that if you use it consistently. For videos on weaker topics Corbett math’s channel is good and also first class maths.
For English language, learning paragraph structures for each question is the key and then doing lots of questions under timed conditions (mark them so you’re familiar with the markscheme too). You can use sites like blooket to learn useful terminology for each questions. Also learn how to plan out creative writing as it’s worth half your marks.
I did the exact same exam boards as you btw and got 9s in both so happy to answer any questions about either if you have them

Some tips for English Language from someone who regularly achieved 7-9 grades:
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Write fictional AND non fictional stories in your spare time so you can get used to writing and it will come easily to you in the exam
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READ lots, anything, just feast your eyes on anything with words!
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Do practice questions and get your teacher to mark them, don't be afraid to ask as this is what most people do and your teacher will be used to it.
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Follow a set structure for how long you should spend on each question e.g. Dr Bruff's one
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Make a list of good idioms, complex vocabulary and use them in your writing or in real life as this will boost your technical accuracy marks
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Also use a wide range of punctuation, examiners love a semi colon
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And please don't stress out too much, you will be fine and everything will work out in the end; it always does!
Let me know how the exam goes.