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i am in year 13. Looking back, the GCSEs are not the end of the world. Trust me. you'll look back and think they are the easiest things ever. I went from getting 3s and 4s to 8s and 9s in literally TWO weeks. My tip is dont bother rewriting notes, find summarized info online (theres so much available) then solve past papers. seriously do every one you can.
THIS. ik people who went from average GCSE grades to all As at A level, also flashcards are NOTES. they're literally summarized info and it even gives ability to even retest yourself
I remember watching this in year 10 thinking "I'm not going to need this since I won't leave revising to the last minute" and here I am 🤡 ty for the tips
What I got from this video: Full pass papers, mark schemes: keywords, timing, time practice : give yourself less time to train and encourage yourself , blurting, do not re read notes so many times, use flash cards, motivation, intrinsic motivation! Doing something becomes you want to do it and enjoy it: from within, fall inlove with learning and tell yourself you are lucky to be able to learn, stop focusing on future rewards, prioritise learning, eat healthy, wake up the same time everyday , have a routine, stay productive, workout, to do list, take walks etc, discipline
I am currently in year 11 and I am about to take my gcse's in 4 weeks time and I feel so stressed and pressured but after watching this video it has motivated me to become more optimistic in my studies and how I should study. (I did pretty well for my gcse's and I am currently in sixth form, good luck to those who are about to sit their gcse's)
Remember don’t stress about GCSEs they aren’t too important, as long as you get what you need for college/sixth form. I came out of school with nothing, re sat my English and maths got 5s and now I’m on my way to becoming a teacher.
Girl just now I was crying because of the stress for doing my GCSE when I haven't barely study at all and my grades are always 3-5, but this video has motivated me a lot!! I'm thankful that I found this just after crying lol, is like a way of telling me to not give up! So thanks for uploading this video!! 💞
I have about 6 days left in my April half-term holidays and have done pretty much no revision for the past 11 days. I told myself before the holidays that I would revise every day and printed a bunch of past papers that I haven't done. This video made me realise that GCSEs are a lot easier than what people make them out to be, and that you don't need too much effort to get 8s and 9s. I'm gonna try to do my best in these exams by doing past papers, and I will come back to this comment when I'm either doing my exams or when I'm done with GCSEs. Good luck to everyone in their revision!
I'm currently on spring break and my exams are in a month and I also told myself I was going to start revising but the most I've done is like an hour 😭. Good luck on your revision!
we can do this, i have been going over topics but need to start doing past papers properly.. no need to stress because stressing wont help me get the grades i want.
First of all to anyone reading this comment, please don't stress about IGCSE. At this point I really recommend ditching note taking because firstly It's too time consuming, second of all it's just really ineffective. Just anyone doing Edexcel Maths and Sciences, just go either save my exams or physics and math tutor for summary notes (It's a godsend trust me). Then start to read through the information and them memorize it. (Personally I cover up the information and write down what I can remember), then do past year papers after that to help reinforce and consolidate your memory. Remember It's never too late to start and stay hopeful. Good luck!
i have my gsces in 1 month and i’ve been spending wayyy too much time stressing abt it rather than actually studying 😭i feel so overwhelmed with work and i’m scared that i won’t get enough time, but this video really helped ty!!💗
@@tqylorr hey! it wasn’t too bad i got 7’s and 8’s in everything except bio chem and maths i got a 6 which sucks cos they’re the a levels i’m doing😭but it was good thanks !!
I literally found your channel about less than an hour ago and I just wanted to say that all the videos that I have watched so far actually really helpful and actually give me the tips and hope I need!! I was a little stressed about my upcoming chemistry exam since it's not one of my best subjects but after I watched your chemistry video I felt motivated! thank you so much and you just turned a subscriber, I appreciate you ❤️
Note: make sure to take into account topics that will and won’t be included in your exam when looking through which topics were most frequent, you don’t wanna heavily revise something then figure out it won’t be in the exam last minute
I’ve got my GCSEs in only a few week and I am so stressed cause I’ve barely even started revising. I just get distracted so so easily but I will give these methods a go, thank you!!
I am in year 11 at the moment and have only a few weeks until I take my GCSEs and this video has helped me think about why I am trying and what I should be doing more of. My problem is I get distracted so easily and find it hard to concentrate. I will try studying properly again tmrw bc I am only a grade off of what I need for college in my subjects. Thank you for this motivational video 😊
Got most B's and a couple A's in my GCSEs, used them to get into A levels and never showed them to anyone since. They're important for A levels or college but not really anything else so while its nice to have 8's and 9's don't feel bad if you get a 4 or 5 because that's really all you need.
These videos make me feel really guilty haha. I’m currently on a gap year after sixth form and I’m constantly regretting how I revised for my GCSEs. I barely revised, often watching movies the night before exams, and so I left with 4s, 5s, 6s and a 7, but I know for a fact that I was a grade 9 student who never put the effort (as became apparent with my high A level grades when I DID put in the effort). While it hasn’t impacted me much (I’m going to a Russel group university in September!) I still regret it, so good on you and anyone watching this video for putting the effort in! You’re already doing better than most :)
@@ariel5765 They didn't - I'm just regretful because I know I could've done better. There are some university choices that look at GCSEs, but usually only Maths and English. The university I got an offer from only takes into account A levels :)
how do you remember 2 years worth of knowledge in so many subjects? i feel like i would explode already... i feel stressed whenever i think about my exams honestly...
I know a lot of students are feeling this way! It's completely natural and having so many subjects is the most difficult aspect of GCSEs. My advice would be to try to stay as present as possible and only focus on oner subject at a time. The best way to do this is to come up with a revision timetable which makes sure that you revise each subject at least once a week. That way you can revise for one subject without worrying about the fact you're not revising for the others. Good luck! 😁📊
I have my GCSEs in roughly 7 weeks, I have just started revising (yes I know it's late but better late than never) and I am aiming for grades 5-7 in all my subjects other than maths, english language and my chosen options in which I want to get a 7-9. This video was very helpful so thank you!
note: in my mocks I got a 6 in maths, 6 in english language, 6 in english literature, 6 in computer science, 5,4 in sciences, 5 in Religious Studies and German (foundation since I'm not too bothered, for those who do German foundation you might know how easy it is to get a 5), and a 3 in history (don't want to fail at GCSE)
@@SciK. Hopefully, I might even try and aim for higher but I think if you were 5 marks off a 6 in the mock then you can definitely get a 7 or above in the GCSE as long as you do past papers (mostly) and the stuff Sarah talked about in this video
@@clover7936 Absolutely, doing past papers and them marking them to find out what you got wrong is simple but incredibly effective. It's the same for any subject really and since I haven't made any flash cards or mind maps or any of that sort, it's best for me. I personally use mathsgenie because it has edexcel maths past papers and mark schemes, and there is also videos on youtube on the mathsgenie channel that go through the past papers if you don't understand something.
this video came in my suggested at the perfect timing. i was procrastinating and super demotivated and my cies are in less than a month. thank you sm, this was really helpful
This is so inspiring for young girls everywhere including my daughter, you are an inspiration to all young people who want to achieve the best they can.
currently in my fourth year (year 11 in england) of highschool and my first two exams are in THREE weeks. I'm so glad I've found this video because I had been taking notes for about a month now and I've finally come to the conclusion that it's not doing anything to better my learning.
Even though I'm in Year 10 I still find your advice a real big help. You videos are detailed, concise and well structured. Keep up the Good work!! As a person who procrastinates too much do you have any tips that could help me (I do know the Pomodoro technique)
damnnn this got recommended to me right at the perfect time :,) i've got exactly one month before it starts but i've just been so tired from school it's demotivating as hell💀 this gave me the push i needed so bad, thank youuu
I’m also going to be sitting my exams and this has really helped me a lot to revise because my school did an Easter revision session but I didn’t find it very effective as it was just mainly doing a few questions that was it
just found your channel after searching for reassurance... I always get 5s and 4s in science and my grades for maths dropped. Grades = my self-worth; tbh I was looking forward to year 11 but a lot of external things happened to me this year and I'm just as glad to start a fresh academic year and leave this one behind. I was scared and embarrassed to achieve low grades, I have extrinsic motivations but I will try to fall in love with learning to make it more enjoyable. thank you this video actually helped me a lot.
i kept seeing this video pop up in my recommended but avoided it like the plague because that’s what i’ve been doing with my exams but now i’ve finally watched it and feel more motivated than ever! thank you
GCSE's were easy when looking back on it, completed my a levels last year and found that a lot more work was needed for 3 subjects than the 9 i had in GCSE. In yr 10 i was getting 4-5 on every subject on the end of year exams. It was until 1 week before yr11 started i began to get worried about the work load and the pressure of exams. Spent Sep-Nov doing 3 hours every night, 1HR when i get home, 2HRs after dinner. I caught up will everything in time for the mocks which were in JAN and still felt worried that i wouldnt do well, instead a didnt get a grade below 7, mostly 8s. I found that a burn out didnt come from over studying, instead it came from being scared of failing and constantly thinking of "WHAT IF" i fail,dont do well etc.... Trust me GCSEs are straight forward, just notes, video explainations and most importantly your board EXAM QUESTIONS on specific topics. If you ace exam questions topic you will ace the exam! Good luck on your exams!!
Good luck to everyone sitting GCSEs, remember it is not a do or die, the exam to end all exams, there will be multiple chances to improve your grades. Mental health first xx
i've my gcses in exactly one year and trust me i lacked motivation, i stumbled upon ur channel and this somewhat makes me want to do good, good for me, hope it has a fruit, and congrats for ur brilliant result yay !!
This is a great video, going to bed now so I can’t follow it but tomorrow after school I’m gonna get to work on everything in this video. I’m not so stressed about getting nines in everything like some of the people in these comments which I think is gonna help my stress levels coz my goals are easier to achieve. Anyway thanks for this vid, it’s already motivated me I don’t know why schools don’t give us tips like this
I’m currently in year 9 but I’m super scared for my GCSEs. I just found your channel and this video is actually really helpful! I’m going to continue watching your videos and I’m sure that they’ll help even if I have 2 year’s until I do my GCSEs. Thank you so much :)
please just enjoy the time you have now, there's no need to start stressing this early. year 9 is the last year you have before the difficulty ramps up, it's useful to know what you're going into but please don't panic. making sure you pay attention and take notes in class is all you need to focus on at the moment. tbh I was nervous in year 9 too, especially after seeing how stressed my sister got when she did her gcses but to be honest, once you're there it just becomes part of the reality. there's not so much of the 'oh my goddd this is such a huge dealllll what do I dooooo' and it's more just putting your head down and getting on with it. and really, gcses don't matter much except for getting into the sixth form/college you want, not many unis really take into account your gcses, its the a levels/equivalent that are the real deal. so yeah I guess what I'm trying to say is try not to stress, enjoy yourself, and remember its not as big of a deal as schools make it out to be.
@@leeyam2520 thank you for this!! i really needed that reminder and reassurance of how gcses don’t matter that much. it’s just hard to remember that when you’re under so much pressure to do well from your teachers. i hope i do decently over the next couple of months, even though i feel really unprepared and terrified :(
i would spend year 9 on your hobbies and social life so you aren’t depressed in year 11 honestly dont stress outside of class now because its literally not gonna make a difference how hard you work just pay attention in class and have fun outside
enjoy yourself for now, dont bother/worry about revision yet. your way off that. just enjoy your life and if you really want to get ahead start revising at the start of year 11. Anymore than that and you will loose your mind.
Just wanted to say that this is no question the best video of its kind and i think this is going to be very helpful for me. Also I read in the comments that you were making a video about procrastination and I think that would be insanely helpful. Procrastination is the biggest problem holding me back rn and a video about it would be great. Keep up the good work and thank you!
Most effective revision guide out there. ( Full stop) let's just say I might need to go over this video time and time again before I do my GCSE exams. 😅
Hello Sarah, I feel privileged for this to be my first ever RU-vid comment ever! Anyways, I am glad I stumbled into you during my reccomendations and your tips have significantly helped a lot (I subbed immediately as well)! :) Would you say that revising by yourself is more effective than revising with friends?
@@SarahChu From what I've heard they provide advance information for the international gcses for what specific topics there will be for pearson. I don't think it's the same syllabus though so no worries
@@whothis5318 Ahhh okay!! I think you should still apply the same strategies just for the topics that will come up (ignore the ones they specified won't be on the exam)
I'm in year 13 and watched this as advice for my alevels, thank you so much :)). Although I feel like I've been revising okay, the imposter syndrome has been getting to me and after only 3 days back at school I'm already stressed, but this helped. To all the year 11s you've got this, I wish I had advice but my gcses were cancelled lol, just remember they aren't the end of the world, take care of yourself, and think about that long summer you're so close!!
This helped me so well. for a moment i was so stressed and i saw your youtube, i just loved your content and to be honest i got good grades by following the steps
have my gcses next month!! i’ve been trying super hard to do well since year 10, my current worries are maths and english but i hope i do well in all my gcses subjects. wish me luck!
Btw as well, huge congratulations for achieving your 5k subscriber milestone!! Looking forward to future content as well. If possible, at some point can you please make a video on how to revise Geography effectively please?
Just be aware that for sixth form focus on the subjects you wish to take on the most. Don’t stress about getting 8s and 9s on subjects you don’t wish to pursue in the future. Sixth forms don’t care about that unless the one you want to apply to makes it absolutely clear you need to get these grades in this and that it’s not important. When they say you need a 7 in all sciences they mean the science you wish to takes final grade should be a 7 or above. Also be aware if you’re unsure on whether to go to sixth form or college, I suggest you go to a sixth form first and then if you don’t like it you can always leave and apply to a college. The other way around would be basically impossible. Also when picking a sixth form don’t go to one your friends are unless that’s just an extra pro and your super tight with them. There’s are huge possibility they will ditch you. Any other questions. You can ask and I’ll answer them.
@@shrekstur yes with competitive schools like Brampton for example getting 7’s and above for all your academic would put your in a better spot sure to its competitivity and those grades you have will determine if you will be prioritised in terms of availability of subjects in the school. But just so you’re aware sixth forms like that have high graduation grade rates due to the students work ethics not because their facilities or teachers are any better than any other school if you fill a school with High achieving resilient students only you will come out work high achieving resilient grades. Regardless it’s good you are putting yourself in a position where you aim as high as you can. Those high Gcse grades will benefit you for other opportunities in like eg applying for jobs/ going on for a degree apprenticeship so on
As a Chinese student studying CAIE international AS and A Level and preparing for the upcoming exams, I also enjoy your systems. Great vlog. Thanks for sharing!. Additionally, I have my planning system for the exams including listing all exams and their dates, writing down the days left until the next exam, and having daily goals (e.g. practise 2 past papers of different subjects a day with higher correct rates).
i’ve been really struggling with studying and honestly this has helped me calm down so much and not lose hope! i do already get around grade 5s for everything so im not entirely fucked but im feeling a lot better
do a past paper, go through the mark scheme and find where you’re losing marks. write down as much as you remember from that topic and then go in with a different colour to add extra info that you’ve missed by watching a video, going through the essential notes in a revision guide etc. if it’s a subject like english, history, media etc where there’s no black and white answer, do 25 minute chunks of just blurting all the knowledge on a mindmap and going back in to add more vital info after watching a video on a specific theme or topic
dw abt gcses, i literally studied for mine at 3pm the day before each exam and got A* for everything except additional maths which i got an A in 😭 just relax and try ur best u got this
@@leaxia no, im literally just a lazy average student, not high-achieving or anything lol. this just shows how easy the gcses generally are compared to the actual a levels
I've really been struggling with studying since my Mum passed last year, and I have less than four weeks to pretty much learn the entire syllabuses for three GCSEs and I'm really stressed out 😭
just know that ANYTHING you do, no matter how small will help you get even a little bit better then where you’re at right now. don’t think that you need to be the best or you’re automatically a failures, but instead be proud of yourself even for trying a little bit every day. also i’m so sorry about your mum passing, i hope it gets easier for you everyday. 💕
i’m so glad i found this now bc i rlly don’t have the motivation to study for my GSCE’s right now. i’m an average grade 8 student bc i put in a lot of work to study, but rn i’m rlly not eager to succeed. i think it’s due to stress. ty for this :33
thank you for this! im in year 10 but I'm taking RS and english lit this year and im pretty nervous! my plan for the next few weeks is just to make sure i know all my quotes and im confident in answering questions forward english, and ensuring i can remember everything for RS because a lot of what i struggle with is just knowing every topic in enough detail to answer it in depth. your tips were really helpful and I like how you included both actual study tips and advice on motivation etc because that's something i struggle a lot with, im already pretty burnt out with actual gcses on top of mocks for my other subjects and im not even in year 11 yet haha thank you
ahh thank you so much for this! my lowest subject right now is maths at a grade 7, i'm really hoping for a 9. i won't try to dwell on it too much but do you think it's still possible?
Literally same as me! I’m focusing on those back paper questions which my brain can never figure out, and as many questions as possible. Also working through harder topics.
@@aksajanaravinthan5754 I think that really depends on you. It’s important you set goals but make sure they are realistic like do not expect to do 5 past papers in a day instead set a goal of 2 or even 3 and focus on those. Hope it helps. 🙂
The AQA exam board have released new 2022 specifications which have most of what is/isn't on almost all papers which is a God send for knowing exactly what to revise!
Hi am watching from jamaica and am doing CXC this helps a lot I mean I just found your channel and it's helping me already, am doing 7 subjects and it has been overwhelmed I have a little bit of time left and with that am stressed but I will try all these step thankyou❤
Thank you so much for these amazing tips! I have been struggling with revision as I couldn't find any good techniques. I have my end of years coming up and I will definitely be using these excellent methods! Thank you once again :)
You guys in school now are so lucky you have these videos. I failed EVERYTHING my first try (mostly due to autism, which I had no accommodations for the entirety of my school years).
i found i revise a lo better at my local library as it is quite and there is no distractions for me unlike at home when i get distracted easily all these tips have helped me gain a good system and helped me plan my revision sessions so thank you so much :)
Hey! I was wondering how you revised for further maths as we started super late (my school randomly decided to do further maths during the beginning of this year), currently getting a 9 looks impossible due to how quickly we moved through the course and how many gaps our class has, and how relatively high the grade boundaries are for IGCSE Further Maths at a 149/200.
I've already found that the most common topics are: Differentiation Integration Logarithms Area under, above, between, lines Volume of a revolution Rates of Change Synthetic Division + Factor and Remainder Theorem
I would recommend just doing as much questions as you can, maths genie is really useful as it provided videos and questions on every topic for further maths. basically do so many questions until you get bored of how easy it is.
