RECOMMENDED RESOURCES FOR GCSE MATHS
- teachertolu
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Text Books
CGP GCSE MATHEMATICS Higher Level
Collins AQA GCSE MATHS 4th Edition Higher Maths book
GCSE Maths Revision Guide: Higher /Foundation- for the Grade 9-1 Course (with
Online Edition) (CGP GCSE Maths 9-1 Revision)
Collins GCSE Maths AQA Foundation Student Book
Corbett Maths Revision Flashcards (For Foundation and Higher)
Useful Websites
www.corbettmaths.com (For videos, worksheets and practice problems)
https://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html (very useful GCSE practice questions and
video explanations)
mathsantics on youtube (For detailed explanations of some of the basic concepts 4 - 6)
http://nrich.maths.org/public/ (For more higher order problem solving)
Other Useful Revision Tips
● Get organised: Work out a Study timetable that suits you
o Make a study plan, divided into at least 15-minute sessions
o Programme in time to relax as well as study. Have a break after each session.
o Break subjects down into small topics – it’s less daunting.
o Plan to kick off each session with the topic you find most difficult.
o Decide where and how you work better – at home, in the library, alone, with a friend.
o Go through the work you need to learn and make revision notes
o Colour code certain themes and formula.
o Write revision cards (putting a key word on one side and main points on the other)
o Make a poster of facts and put it where you’ll see it often.
o Use your friends
o Mnemonics are an easy way to remember a list of facts. A classic one is SOHCAHTOA
o Memorise key facts e.g. Formula of areas.
o Look for key words that tell you what to do. E.g. if it asks for the product, you know you have to
multiply.
o Show how you’ve worked something out. Even if your final answer is wrong, you’ll get marks for
calculations which show you understood the question.
o When you’re doing a calculation- Remember the rules e.g. BIDMAS
● Don’t rush. Give yourself enough time, so that you do yourself justice in the exams.
● Don’t force yourself to keep revising if you’re not taking it in. Take a break and come back to it.
● Speak to your teachers – they can help you.
o Ask for past papers and explanations on things you don’t understand.
● Practise real exam questions: The more familiar you are with what to expect, the less fearful you’ll be.
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