How to revise for GCSEs? Any recommendations

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DS1 is in Year 10 and doesn't seem to know how to revise for exams.
I have tried to help, but obviously as his mother I know nothing

Can anyone please recommend a good book which outlines the techniques on how to revise? I have had a look but there seem to be so many so a recommendation from a teacher would be great.

Thanks

I like the 'my revision notes' series as they not only have content but also questions and model answers. I suggest he keeps trying different methods til he finds what works for him. How about:

• record cards to summarise key points
• testing him on facts
• spider diagrams
• recording himself and listening back
• memory walks through tricky concepts
• making quizzes and swapping with friends
• rewriting notes so they are clear
• practice questions (make sure he knows which exam board)

Is that a good start??!! Hope it helps!!

It also depends on the subject.

The best way to revise maths is to do maths. BBC bitesize has quizzes you can try and the school may have other resources available.