gsce maths resit

i feel like a failure as i have to keep redoing it and i feel maybe i can ever pass
any tips?

Hi, I’m really sorry to hear you’re feeling like this. It’s definitely difficult to keep retaking an exam, but it doesn’t mean you’re a failure at all. Could you tell us a bit more about what you’re struggling with? Is it a particular part of the syllabus, the pressure of the exam itself, or maybe something else? Sometimes understanding what’s causing the difficulty makes it easier to work out a solution.

Reply 2

wilderose

I personally didn't like GCSE maths but got an 8 in 2022 ( so maybe equivalent to a 7 )
tips:

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if you don't pass you are missing basic notions and strong foundation knowledge in mathematics. what you need is to go over every single lesson on the foundation course at least and watch videos starting from the easiest stuff and doing practice questions after going towards the most difficult stuff.

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I recommend getting drfrost (free) or any other platform that has GOOD explanatory videos and then also has practice questions that get corrected instantly with explanations of answers. Start from the start of the GCSE spec.

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If you struggle with understanding (which ig you do) get a teacher/tutor to explain stuff you don't understand to you until you get it. By this, I don't mean them spoon-feeding you everything since this is the approach at GCSE and it didn't seem to have worked. You will try on your own using whatever platform watching videos and doing questions until you get stuck. Whenever you don't understand something, take a screenshot, write it down on a piece fo paper and go to them so that they can help you.

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You might struggle with motivation at this point, which is very understandable. Try having a motivating thing ( a trip somewhere, a goal) that will motivate you to keep going. You can also try a study buddy that is also resitting GCSE maths so that you feel lonely and less of a failure because you have someone going through the same thing and you can help out each other.

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Don't give up! GCSE maths is tough and you don't really remember the content once it's out of the way. It's just THIS thing you gotta do that will defo make your future life easier.

Reply 3

luvsunsets

Original post by Adiscoverer

the pressure of passing the exam and if i fail im not good enough or i'll keep trying to pass but feel maybe that wont ever pass cause others do so much better than me :frown:

Reply 4

Adiscoverer

I understand how overwhelming that pressure can be, especially when it feels like others are doing better. But remember, your journey is yours alone—just because others have passed doesn’t mean you won’t; it just means your path might take a bit longer, and that’s perfectly okay.
The fact that you’re here discussing this on the forum already shows that you’re a fighter. It takes real courage to open up about your struggles and seek support, and that’s a strength not everyone has. You’re already doing more than you realise by reaching out for help, and that determination is what’s going to get you through this.
Let me think on this and maybe respond later with a few more queries to help you figure this out.