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Be honest do u think I can pass my maths exam with only 4 months of hard revision

Ok so I’m in first year college , doing pretty well but my only problem is MATHS I don’t know why I just can’t concentrate and hate it but I decided I’m going to revise rlly hard as my exam is in 4 months . I need advice on how to pass because if I fail I have to redo the same year . PLS
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by Azzz128
Ok so I’m in first year college , doing pretty well but my only problem is MATHS I don’t know why I just can’t concentrate and hate it but I decided I’m going to revise rlly hard as my exam is in 4 months . I need advice on how to pass because if I fail I have to redo the same year . PLS

As you've posted this in the GCSE forum, presumably were talking about GCSE Maths, is that right? Did you already attempt it last year, before starting college? What grade did you get? By "pass", do you mean grade 4?

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by Azzz128
Ok so I’m in first year college , doing pretty well but my only problem is MATHS I don’t know why I just can’t concentrate and hate it but I decided I’m going to revise rlly hard as my exam is in 4 months . I need advice on how to pass because if I fail I have to redo the same year . PLS

Definitely if you apply yourself. Short spurts are best so dont wait until the last minute. Do lots of past papers to cement knowledge. Good luck!

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by DataVenia
As you've posted this in the GCSE forum, presumably were talking about GCSE Maths, is that right? Did you already attempt it last year, before starting college? What grade did you get? By "pass", do you mean grade 4?


I got a 3 and you need a 4 to pass yes

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by TyPrendy
Definitely if you apply yourself. Short spurts are best so dont wait until the last minute. Do lots of past papers to cement knowledge. Good luck!


Thankyou so much
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by Azzz128
I got a 3 and you need a 4 to pass yes

Then the answer to your question is a resounding "yes". Four months is certainly sufficient time to get from a grade 3 to a grade 4 if you "revise rlly hard". :smile:

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by DataVenia
Then the answer to your question is a resounding "yes". Four months is certainly sufficient time to get from a grade 3 to a grade 4 if you "revise rlly hard". :smile:


Omg yay how often should I revise everyday do u think ?

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by Azzz128
Omg yay how often should I revise everyday do u think ?

Hi @Azzz128,

It really depends on how long it takes you take to understand material and how much free time you have available in your day. Typically, I think one to two hours is a good baseline amount for everyday revision throughout the week, with extra time allocated on weekends - however, this is different for every student.

If your primary goal is to make the jump from grade 3 to grade 4 in GCSE Maths, I would try to speak to your teachers/check your previous mock exam papers to see which topics you're losing the most marks on e.g. algebra, probability, geometry. Create a list of these topics in order of priority and dedicate a set amount of revision time specifically to GCSE Maths throughout the week.

Best of luck!
Eve (Kingston Rep).

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by Kingston Eve
Hi @Azzz128,
It really depends on how long it takes you take to understand material and how much free time you have available in your day. Typically, I think one to two hours is a good baseline amount for everyday revision throughout the week, with extra time allocated on weekends - however, this is different for every student.
If your primary goal is to make the jump from grade 3 to grade 4 in GCSE Maths, I would try to speak to your teachers/check your previous mock exam papers to see which topics you're losing the most marks on e.g. algebra, probability, geometry. Create a list of these topics in order of priority and dedicate a set amount of revision time specifically to GCSE Maths throughout the week.
Best of luck!
Eve (Kingston Rep).


Thankyou so so much !!

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by Azzz128
Thankyou so so much !!

Which board?

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by Muttley79
Which board?


Eduqas

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4 months is a long time.
Break down all the hard areas for you and tackle each part for a week. Take a look at these links you've received above and lock in!

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by Rodriguez_96
4 months is a long time.
Break down all the hard areas for you and tackle each part for a week. Take a look at these links you've received above and lock in!


Thankyou so much I’ve just got a lot of assignments so I don’t know how to revise maths everyday but thankyou for the motivation <3

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by Azzz128
Thankyou so much I’ve just got a lot of assignments so I don’t know how to revise maths everyday but thankyou for the motivation <3

You can do this! Use each past paper to target topiics you got wrong. Revise little and often :smile:

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