Online GCSE science revision tools

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I need something for my son who takes his GCSEs next year.

He hasn't got a scooby doo how to revise so he is going to need some help somehow.

My daughter used the revision guides but they don't seem to work for him.

Anybody aware of any online resources that might help?

Thanks in advance.

There's the classic bbc bite size.

I think isaacphysics (and Isaac chemistry) May have expanded down to gcse now...

Sitting and going through questions. When he doesn't know the answer, look them up. Then revisit the question a week later, trying to remember the answer instead of looking it up.

What spec? If aqa, the old aqa igcse is quite similar to the new spec (triple is missing a few topics, but the line up decently).

When he comes across key vocabulary from the past papers, have him make flash cards and then you can test him on them (or he can test himself).

There are also workbooks that have questions in them. Again, have him look up the answers if he doesn't know them and read around that topic as he goes through.

Recall information repeatedly makes it stick. Extensive research has been done. Not just looking through material, but doing something with it, like applying to questions or summarising makes it stick! Low stakes recall tests.

My DS likes Seneca and I've also seen Tassomai recommended on here.

Part of the challenge is working out what revision methods work for your DC. We are slowly working out what doesn't work for DS (flashcards and mind maps) and what does (watching videos and practical application).

PhysicsKate has already said much of what I would say.

There are some videos on Youtube - like Freesciencelessons
www.youtube.com/channel/UCqbOeHaAUXw9Il7sBVG3_bw

or Science with Hazel
www.youtube.com/channel/UCMdb23cYgONtCG-zPaWigog

but just watching videos won't get the information to stick, you need to practice. Rather than a revision guide get a workbook - CGP do lots including one called "10 minute tests" which are useful for knowledge recall.

There are some online resources out there with quizzes etc. I like LoveBiology lovebiology.co.uk/gcse.php

A quick Google also finds this: www.gojimo.com/gcse-science-revision/
Have not tried this one so can't comment on if it's any good or not.

GCSEPrepper.co.uk provides tests for each section of the curriculum & then provides feedback on the answers.

Dd loved Tassomai and felt it improved her grades but she also liked using tradidional textbooks and watching podcasts.

Ds doesn't get on with Tassomai but finds Seneca useful. He doesn;t get on with textbooks/note making/traditional revision methods at all.

I'd vote Seneca all the way. Actually goes through the syllabus systematically. That and flash cards to make sure they recall information is the way forwards.

We are using my-gcsescience.com for aqa. Completely matches the textbook and has videos worksheet and exam questions

CoreSciences is a new online learning platform that provides lessons in practical AND theory work. Students can practise as many times as required until they get it right, making it a great revision platform, especially for the required practicals which aren't offered on any other platform. You can visit coresciences.co.uk/ for a free trial.

This thread is such a good idea. Thanks for the tips

Some of my students like the Primrose Kitten videos or Free Science Lessons (both free on youtube); however, others who are aiming for an 8/9 , don't think the videos are detailed enough.

I also think my-gcsescience.com is good if you are prepared to pay.

Last year Dc self taught a lot of gcse physics and the triple bit of chemistry due to the school not able to recruit/ and using stand in teachers and much upheaval in years 9/10/11 .Biology was the only one with all the gcse course covered in school.
Dc used primrose kitten, and freesciencelessons on YouTube and also liked Seneca. Tried tassomai for a few months but didn’t get on with it. Freesciencelessons in particular is credited with the 9 they got in physics
Does he get on well with older sister? Dc chatted about science topics with older sibling.. that seemed to help too.
Good luck! Personally, I think you have to hit it in as many different ways as possible ( museum visits also good )