How to revise GCSE maths
Revise maths by doing questions. Short sessions and free topic tests show what to work on next.
1. Find your weak topics
Take one topic test a day across the course. Note the topics where you drop marks. That list is your plan.
- One topic test a day
- Note where you drop marks
- That list is your plan
2. Work on one topic at a time
Pick the weakest topic, read one worked example, then do questions until you get three right in a row. Stop after 25 to 30 minutes.
Focus timer25 minutes on, then a break3. Come back to it later
A topic you got right today can slip in a week. Retake its topic test after a few days, then after a couple of weeks.
| When | What |
|---|---|
| Today | Learn it and get three right in a row |
| In a few days | Retake its topic test |
| In two weeks | Retake it again |
4. Mix topics before the exam
Exam papers jump between topics. In the last weeks, mix questions from different units so you practise spotting which method to use.
- Mix questions from different units
- Decide the method before you start
- Check every mistake the same day
Printable exam-style practiceIn the Shop Questions
How long should I revise maths each day?
Little and often works better than long sessions. Two or three focused sessions of about 25 minutes is a good start.
Should I make notes for maths?
A short sheet of methods and formulas helps. Most of the time should go on questions.
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