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GCSE revision

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topcat2014 · 15/01/2023 16:58

Anyone else finding their DC revision more stressful than taking their own exams.

Dd just struggles to actually get down to work and make a start.

Lots of procrastination then we all end up shouting at each other. :(

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OnthePiste · 15/01/2023 19:03

I hear you! Good intentions but then he finds things to do which CANNOT WAIT which inevitably delays the start of the revision. He's in the middle of mocks at the moment and I am convinced he has not done enough but he doesn't agree. He did one past paper practice today then went off to the gym. I am mindful that he needs to do other activities though so happy for him to do this.

TabloTutoring · 16/01/2023 21:12

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Hellocatshome · 16/01/2023 21:14

DS does better when left to his own devices. The more I encourage (nag) the less he does. When I back off I find him with his head in the books.

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topcat2014 · 16/01/2023 21:41

@Hellocatshome interesting!

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Whyisitsodifficult · 17/01/2023 23:03

Hmm we’re in the middle of this! My DS seems to think watching tutorials on YouTube is enough! He has post it notes, revision cards and books etc all untouched. All his revision consists of, is lying in bed watching YouTube. How can I get him to write some notes!?

JamNittyGritty · 17/01/2023 23:33

Mine does nothing- works hard in school, is motivated and is winging it enough to be predicted 5/6/7s but no revision. Talks a big game, planners, notes etc- but no actual revision. We used to battle over it and put in consequences etc etc but all that happened was everyone stressed and unhappy and no more revision than before.
So I’ve stopped, I ask, support, nudge a bit and suggest - it’s up to her now- and actually since backing off she’s more open to talking about it and she has even done a teeny bit of study.
It drives me crazy though, I’ve just learnt to hide it!

Dacadactyl · 18/01/2023 08:22

I don't think there's anything you can do tbh. My DD is a big reviser but if she wasn't, I wouldn't push it.

I don't think you can force them to be motivated. If it doesn't come naturally to them, then save everyone the aggro and leave them to it. They will either sink or swim, but its a good life lesson.

ShirleySmith · 21/03/2023 09:32

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Tealfish · 21/03/2023 12:55

I went through this last year with my DS1. It is really stressful so I feel your pain. The only advice I can give is try to get them to focus on past papers...my printer was well used! He did fairly well in his exams but there has been huge change now he is in the 6th form and is very motivated and needs no encouragement from me 😀

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