im so behind for gcses!!
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Reply 2
I would also recommend deleting apps or setting a time limit if it is really excruciating and wasting your time! Just remember, you can always download them after mocks!
Reply 3
Hey @erenswifey,
Procrastination is a normal response to feeling overwhelmed by your workload, but a good way to combat this is to try and break your day down into more achievable revision tasks rather than just thinking about 'revision' as whole.
You mention struggling to stick to a timetable - instead of a timetable, why don't you try setting yourself specific tasks? You might revise ten pages of a topic you're struggling with, or complete three to four past paper questions. Focus first on the topics or subjects you struggle most with and work your way back to the ones you feel more confident in. Look up revision videos on YouTube for any topics you're struggling to grasp.
Hope this helps and best of luck with your mocks,
Eve (Kingston Rep).
Reply 4
Hi I’m in sixth form and the best advice I can give is honestly just practice a lot.
1.) Do a lot of practice papers for all of your subjects and ask your teachers to mark them (for things like English) or ask help for what you got wrong for subjects like maths or science.
2.) If there are subjects where you are not currently getting 8s/9s try and focus on your mistakes(not too much to forget practicing your strengths as well!)
3.) I get the phone issue I had that as well, the best you can do is deleting the apps for now and try and do relaxing things instead (listening to relaxing music, reading or drawing/ colouring).
4.) Don’t be too anxious, I didn’t stress too much about my mocks and I got 5 9s. I feel like the more you worry the more you’re putting yourself in a bad position.
I truly wish you all the best, exams are always hard but you’re gonna be fine, good luck!!
Reply 5
Hi,
I'm Aura, a rep from the University of Staffordshire studying Computer Science.
Not too long ago, I was in the same boat as you. I had my GCSEs during COVID and found out last minute we'd be doing exams after over a year of no teaching. I knew I had to "lock in" as I wanted to do A-levels after my GCSEs. I set myself a study plan to do every day and organised study groups with my friends. Being in a room with others working away at questions motivates you to do the same, especially at school as there are no distractions like phones!
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At home, I went on study websites like Mathsgenie, PMT, MME Revise and I started going topic by topic for different questions, a minimum of 1 worksheet everyday until my exam date for each subject I was struggling with.
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For English, I repeated quotes until I dreamt about them and stuck them as sticky notes on everything I look at when I wake up (it helps!) I also watched Mr Bruff on YouTube to make I knew how to answer certain questions using methods like PETERPAN. For Language, I practiced a technique called (yes this is real) CRAPPIFOREST and various techniques, reading lots of books can help you greatly with English GCSE as you can "steal" writing styles from your favourite authors.
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For History, revise the facts you learnt from all given topics, for me this was medicine through time, WW1, WW2 and the Tudors. If English is your strong suit, history will likely be a breeze as the questions that come up use similar techniques, debating your knowledge. State your opinion, back it up with facts, state an opposite point then disprove that point further supporting your original one!
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For Computer Science I used the revision books from CGP with a mix of past exam papers. This topic was my strong suit so I found it easier to study. I also watched CraignDave on Youtube.
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Chemistry, physics and biology were all textbook study for me, you can purchase the full textbooks online for your course. Make sure you know if you are doing Pearson, Edexcel, AQA, OCR or other to make sure you get the right book! Do practice questions too, as these topics have unique writing requirements in their papers.
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For German/Polish/other languages study your verbal exam and textbooks. Practice makes perfect!
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For product design ensure you have heavy documentation on your project, explain everything from background research down to the finished product. This subject usually requires an artefact. I made a melting icecream statue that falls off the table! It was heavily inspired by modern sculptors and artists.
GCSEs can feel difficult because there are so many topics to cover in so little time but don't threat. Start with topics you do not know or struggle with, try past papers and where possible attempt predicted papers. Don't tell yourself a topic won't come up because you never know! If you are confident in a topic, don't spend all your energy on it.
In terms of motivation, set a timer to go relax for 20 minutes after or tell yourself you'll get a "sweet treat" by the end of it. Personally, I became more motivated towards the end where I could confidently answer questions and get them right, that feeling makes you proud and caused myself to continue Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science into my A-levels. Two of those were initially my weakest subjects!
You've got this, get enough sleep and practice lots of papers. We believe in you!
Hope that helps,
Aura (Uni of Staffs rep)
Reply 6
Procrastination is a normal response to feeling overwhelmed by your workload, but a good way to combat this is to try and break your day down into more achievable revision tasks rather than just thinking about 'revision' as whole.
You mention struggling to stick to a timetable - instead of a timetable, why don't you try setting yourself specific tasks? You might revise ten pages of a topic you're struggling with, or complete three to four past paper questions. Focus first on the topics or subjects you struggle most with and work your way back to the ones you feel more confident in. Look up revision videos on YouTube for any topics you're struggling to grasp.
Hope this helps and best of luck with your mocks,
Eve (Kingston Rep).
thank u sm, that was really helpful x
Reply 7
I'm Aura, a rep from the University of Staffordshire studying Computer Science.
Not too long ago, I was in the same boat as you. I had my GCSEs during COVID and found out last minute we'd be doing exams after over a year of no teaching. I knew I had to "lock in" as I wanted to do A-levels after my GCSEs. I set myself a study plan to do every day and organised study groups with my friends. Being in a room with others working away at questions motivates you to do the same, especially at school as there are no distractions like phones!
•
At home, I went on study websites like Mathsgenie, PMT, MME Revise and I started going topic by topic for different questions, a minimum of 1 worksheet everyday until my exam date for each subject I was struggling with.
•
For English, I repeated quotes until I dreamt about them and stuck them as sticky notes on everything I look at when I wake up (it helps!) I also watched Mr Bruff on YouTube to make I knew how to answer certain questions using methods like PETERPAN. For Language, I practiced a technique called (yes this is real) CRAPPIFOREST and various techniques, reading lots of books can help you greatly with English GCSE as you can "steal" writing styles from your favourite authors.
•
For History, revise the facts you learnt from all given topics, for me this was medicine through time, WW1, WW2 and the Tudors. If English is your strong suit, history will likely be a breeze as the questions that come up use similar techniques, debating your knowledge. State your opinion, back it up with facts, state an opposite point then disprove that point further supporting your original one!
•
For Computer Science I used the revision books from CGP with a mix of past exam papers. This topic was my strong suit so I found it easier to study. I also watched CraignDave on Youtube.
•
Chemistry, physics and biology were all textbook study for me, you can purchase the full textbooks online for your course. Make sure you know if you are doing Pearson, Edexcel, AQA, OCR or other to make sure you get the right book! Do practice questions too, as these topics have unique writing requirements in their papers.
•
For German/Polish/other languages study your verbal exam and textbooks. Practice makes perfect!
•
For product design ensure you have heavy documentation on your project, explain everything from background research down to the finished product. This subject usually requires an artefact. I made a melting icecream statue that falls off the table! It was heavily inspired by modern sculptors and artists.
GCSEs can feel difficult because there are so many topics to cover in so little time but don't threat. Start with topics you do not know or struggle with, try past papers and where possible attempt predicted papers. Don't tell yourself a topic won't come up because you never know! If you are confident in a topic, don't spend all your energy on it.
In terms of motivation, set a timer to go relax for 20 minutes after or tell yourself you'll get a "sweet treat" by the end of it. Personally, I became more motivated towards the end where I could confidently answer questions and get them right, that feeling makes you proud and caused myself to continue Mathematics, Physics and Computer Science into my A-levels. Two of those were initially my weakest subjects!
You've got this, get enough sleep and practice lots of papers. We believe in you!
Hope that helps,
Aura (Uni of Staffs rep)
thank you so much, this is very helpful xx
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