HOW TO GET A GRADE 9 IN GCSE MATHS (Top Tricks They Don't Tell You)

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  • @SmileWithSola
    @SmileWithSola  2 роки тому +272

    I just released my highly requested video here - of how to get a Grade 9 in GCSE English Literature and Language! Be sure to watch if you haven’t already! ua-cam.com/video/amefrvEj464/v-deo.html

    • @-witheredranger-615
      @-witheredranger-615 2 роки тому +4

      Woah, I'm the first :D

    • @goldenknight6026
      @goldenknight6026 2 роки тому +2

      Ive been meaning to watch this and im glad i have the corbit maths 5 a day quiz sounds super helpfull

    • @Sethrobe
      @Sethrobe Рік тому +3

      thanks so much im in yr 9 and worry about maths this really helped thanks

    • @yenzaniyenzani
      @yenzaniyenzani Рік тому +2

      thanks your the best😀😀

    • @angiequarcoo3553
      @angiequarcoo3553 8 місяців тому

      Don't understand how u answered the questions involving squares

  • @Ilikesaucytoes
    @Ilikesaucytoes 2 роки тому +2038

    For the people doing the 2022 GCSE maths genie has a list of all the topics u need for the exam and it goes grade by grade with videos and practice questions. It’s really helped me.

    • @Hi-uj4zj
      @Hi-uj4zj 2 роки тому +25

      Are the topics on maths genie the predicted ones

    • @urmostsaneig
      @urmostsaneig 2 роки тому +18

      Yeah I’ve been using them for quite some time now

    • @Hi-uj4zj
      @Hi-uj4zj 2 роки тому +3

      @@urmostsaneig Thanks

    • @mooodlemip4779
      @mooodlemip4779 2 роки тому +2

      Love maths genie

    • @ExclusivelyOG
      @ExclusivelyOG 2 роки тому

      where do i get it

  • @hanafahmy5909
    @hanafahmy5909 Рік тому +817

    To whoever having GCSE exams in 2023, you all can do it! I’m sure you’ll get what you want and wished for since the beginning of the year❤

    • @nohaylaa
      @nohaylaa Рік тому +10

      Tysm babee❤️❤️

    • @mygcsemaths
      @mygcsemaths Рік тому +4

      Good luck! 📊📊📊

    • @elouisequaye4628
      @elouisequaye4628 Рік тому +3

      Thank you ❤️

    • @king-grillz
      @king-grillz Рік тому +1

      thnks

    • @psivy5942
      @psivy5942 Рік тому

      I've got a calc math paper today 💔 the non calc went horribly but hopefully I'll understand this one 😅

  • @safamarwa910
    @safamarwa910 9 місяців тому +35

    From a maths teacher: when you’re enjoying maths doesn’t mean that you’re not learning. It means that you have solidified the concept which brings you joy now

    • @knaifikhanpathan6685
      @knaifikhanpathan6685 15 годин тому

      that's true but what i think she meant was confidence revising

  • @user-tg1zf6ow4o
    @user-tg1zf6ow4o 2 роки тому +418

    Omg that square question came up in my mock and I literally thought tht was hardest question ever but now u explained it made it look so easy too easy to be a five marker thanks so much ur tips rlly helped

    • @spaghettixi
      @spaghettixi 2 роки тому +21

      ion even gonna lie it was the easiest question on my mock paper

  • @AlbinoTheHedgehog
    @AlbinoTheHedgehog 18 днів тому +6

    Got a grade 8 on my math gcse in 2022 and im now doing further math in college! I used to be pretty bad too but I just kept on practicing (not until I burnt out lol) but trust me, just keep practicing and you’ll see a huge difference! Good luck to the 2025 students :)

  • @user-qg5tc1ee5o
    @user-qg5tc1ee5o 2 роки тому +485

    im still in highschool but here are my tips!
    i used to be very bad at math like the highest i've ever got was 43/100. then i start to study from the very beginning. master the basics and i do a lot of practices .. you guys don't even know how much time i've spent then boom 74%.. Its not an A but i did improve 😁
    i try to find qs from the internet..

    • @jonnybenitez1
      @jonnybenitez1 2 роки тому +19

      and using interactive videos on youtube can be very useful such as those done by achieve maths.

    • @user-qg5tc1ee5o
      @user-qg5tc1ee5o 2 роки тому +10

      @@jonnybenitez1 oh yess i watch thousands of videos on topic im weak at

    • @80YearOldWoman...
      @80YearOldWoman... 2 роки тому +1

      Well done!

    • @nodrvgs
      @nodrvgs 2 роки тому +5

      proud of you fr :)

    • @khaliyahussain
      @khaliyahussain 2 роки тому

      Thanks you for sharing this here!!
      It's really pushes people...

  • @Atomix_YouTube
    @Atomix_YouTube Рік тому +120

    I have my real GCSEs in May this year (2023). I have never really took revising seriously, but I’m ready to change that now. Thank you for this video, hopefully it will better determine my future.

    • @tastic6111
      @tastic6111 Рік тому +2

      Same

    • @Exclusity
      @Exclusity Рік тому +2

      Same

    • @myaestheticlife7403
      @myaestheticlife7403 Рік тому +2

      same

    • @Hassan047
      @Hassan047 Рік тому +1

      Same

    • @mygcsemaths
      @mygcsemaths Рік тому +5

      Good news for all of you - you still have enough time to improve a lot! 8 weeks may not feel like much but it really a enough to make a massive difference. Good luck guys! 🔥

  • @rabiiiii
    @rabiiiii Рік тому +29

    I got a grade 5 in mocks and in gcse i got an 8. After past papers i watch a video of someone completing it on yt its acc really useful and i reccomend thiiiis

    • @FlorrieMurdoch
      @FlorrieMurdoch 6 місяців тому

      What videos did you watch? Is there a certain person that you watch?

    • @norality4029
      @norality4029 5 місяців тому

      @@FlorrieMurdoch Its probably Maths Genie

  • @yaseenakram4948
    @yaseenakram4948 2 роки тому +225

    As a GCSE student taking Edexcel Maths in 2023, I had no idea whatsoever how to solve it until you went through it. For me, it's just a matter of: understanding what is being asked; eliminating irrelevant information; and using your brain to figure out what to do. I feel Edexcel tries to put people off much more to separate the best of the best, as opposed to AQA in my experience. I am so happy I found this video. Subscribed.

    • @balsammohammed9140
      @balsammohammed9140 Рік тому +3

      istg edexel is the hardest,ive done aqa n cambridge n now im doing edexel n its hell

    • @crashy_dsk5077
      @crashy_dsk5077 Рік тому +2

      @@balsammohammed9140 Cambridge is sooo much harder then aqa and edexcel

    • @balsammohammed9140
      @balsammohammed9140 Рік тому +1

      @@crashy_dsk5077 i switched to cambridge arabic bcse edexel was just 10x harder ,idk maybe in other aspects cambridge is harder but i swear edexdel is hell

    • @crashy_dsk5077
      @crashy_dsk5077 Рік тому

      @@balsammohammed9140 ya3ni what country ru from

    • @balsammohammed9140
      @balsammohammed9140 Рік тому

      @@crashy_dsk5077 no wau u arab

  • @ksumar
    @ksumar 2 роки тому +217

    I wouldn't be too worried about the occasional complex question which in the heat of the moment creates a "blank" expression. Do your best and attempt something. Do not despair as most people would have found it tough also. Just move on and score marks on the topics you know well like Fractions, Indices, Percentages, Probability, etc.
    Good luck to all students taking their GCSE exams.

    • @Dozingtranquility
      @Dozingtranquility 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you sir

    • @ksumar
      @ksumar 2 роки тому +8

      @@Dozingtranquility
      You're most welcome. I wish everyone taking their GSCE every success, including my daughter!

  • @GUNKBOY._
    @GUNKBOY._ 2 роки тому +83

    If she was my math teacher I'd literally never have to stress again abt maths in my life

  • @KasimKhan-gm5tg
    @KasimKhan-gm5tg 2 роки тому +395

    I trying to get grade 7-8s in all subjects in GSCE, it’s hard but dedication and focus will get me there. Good luck to everyone doing their GSCEs

  • @kayvee9246
    @kayvee9246 Рік тому +47

    As someone who got mocks coming up soon , I'm trying to follow thus tips and make it a routine bc I feel inspired by u to make my way to higher grade thank u for helping and motivating me

    • @janfranek9782
      @janfranek9782 Рік тому

      same here!

    • @mygcsemaths
      @mygcsemaths Рік тому

      Routines are a great idea! Good luck with the revision guys & let me know if you have any Maths specific questions! 📊🔥

  • @ruthfatima8709
    @ruthfatima8709 2 роки тому +44

    you're actually the example of beauty and brains you taught me so much in a single video....ty

  • @smilertheavidreader
    @smilertheavidreader 2 роки тому +70

    Thank you for this! My twins are in year 9. Sometimes my son gets frustrated doing Hegarty maths as he has to get 80%….I always tell him being challenged is a good thing. My daughter struggles more with maths.
    I will definitely be showing them this video. I think being their parent they don’t listen to me as much but watching this I’m hoping it will inspire them.

    • @caterinawilliams998
      @caterinawilliams998 2 роки тому +4

      SO true, my son is in year 8 and he has convinced himself to believe he is bad at Maths, so he says there is no point on trying. I am helping him to regains his confidence with various tricks but definitely hearing it from a fellow student is much more effective! Thank you

  • @chr0nicallyTired
    @chr0nicallyTired 8 місяців тому +110

    where she said if you feel happy doing maths you arent revising properly............ hit a bit too hard 😭😭😭😭😭😭

  • @naimamoni4641
    @naimamoni4641 Рік тому +43

    I can't believe how easy you made that 5 marker seem! If I were to see that in the exam I know I would just freak out. This video was so helpful❤

  • @Diana-xg3rt
    @Diana-xg3rt 2 роки тому +149

    Please do the sciences - triple specifically. Thank you x

  • @rachel-dee
    @rachel-dee 2 роки тому +41

    i’m currently trying to get a grade 7, this holiday i’ve been focusing on revising maths (i have done some other subjects aswell) i know i can achieve a grade 7 so im just praying everything works out !!

  • @Tatum407
    @Tatum407 2 роки тому +29

    This is the most helpful math video that I've actually ever watched. Thank you for all the tips. I have never heard these tips before and it is exactly what I needed

  • @Nilashaaaaa
    @Nilashaaaaa 2 роки тому +81

    Your actually the best! I need a grade 6 and currently on a 4 but now imma try go beyond a 6. Thanks!

    • @gandalfthegunman
      @gandalfthegunman 2 роки тому +4

      Goodluck I went from 4 to 6 in the cancelled exam period so I was okay with that. Just have a good revision schedule

    • @itadorkyy1963
      @itadorkyy1963 2 роки тому +11

      same. i'm on a grade 4/5 rn but i need a grade 6 to do the a-levels i want. good luck!

    • @jstcks
      @jstcks 2 роки тому +1

      same im trying to do economics

    • @Username80020
      @Username80020 2 роки тому +4

      i'm in year 9, currently im getting grades 3-4 for Maths, but hopefully in GCSE I would get at least a 6, maybe a 7 or 8, or even a 9!

    • @pastaandmashedpotatoes7494
      @pastaandmashedpotatoes7494 Рік тому

      @@Username80020 thats amazing for year 9

  • @GollyGoshGale
    @GollyGoshGale 7 місяців тому +6

    Im doing my GCSE's 2 yrs early in 2024 and im homeschooled so im mainly worried about missing out on questions that I haven't learnt and this video helped alot, im 100% going to use corbet maths, thank you so much for such a clear video with time stamps

  • @m_ray2k128
    @m_ray2k128 2 роки тому +21

    This helped me so much knowing that I got GCSEs in a couple of weeks she broke everything down for us

  • @dedebadila9970
    @dedebadila9970 2 роки тому +121

    This is what I really needed to motivate myself. Thanks

  • @BilboBaggins10
    @BilboBaggins10 2 роки тому +53

    I cant tell you how much i appreciate having genuine quality videos on studying. Im so sick of those youtubers who spend 15 minutes making the most dry and unhelpful points possible.

  • @nataliaiscutee12345
    @nataliaiscutee12345 11 місяців тому +3

    her advice is so useful and her giving us her knowledge is such a nice thing to do thank you sola

  • @Kothoi
    @Kothoi 2 роки тому +34

    1.Practice everyday
    2.If you are not enjoying while studying maths that means you are not actually studying .

    • @tropicus5917
      @tropicus5917 2 роки тому +7

      If you are enjoying it, you're not actually studying bc it means its too easy

    • @Kothoi
      @Kothoi 2 роки тому +6

      @@tropicus5917 yeah she said this and I think both of them is right bc it can opinionated

    • @leilanioliver9428
      @leilanioliver9428 2 місяці тому +1

      I agree I actually really enjoy studying maths even when I get frustrated and confused. I don't necessarily think enjoying studying maths means you aren't doing it properly. You acn enjoy it AND find it challenging I think

  • @footballspothub
    @footballspothub 2 роки тому +16

    currently in year 10, aiming to ace all my gcse's.Thanks for the advice

  • @gem832
    @gem832 2 роки тому +30

    3:46 is sooo true, In year 7 I studied so hard for this one maths test I was really enjoying it I even had music playing I was dancing and thought I was going to do so well ! Next thing y’know I got 21/50 on the test 🤦🏿‍♀️

  • @Alanna_isSLAY
    @Alanna_isSLAY Рік тому +5

    Thank you so much, I also struggle in maths too and this worries me for the time GCSE’s are going to happen. I’m in Year 8 now and definitely using your tips, gonna see if they work 🎉🎉. Keep up the good work and well done for the Grade 9 in Maths

  • @hariniramprasath
    @hariniramprasath 2 роки тому +9

    Hi I'm in year 9 and I have actually finished my end of year exams but I wished I watched this before because its really helped A lot in terms of understanding what to do in an exam. I really struggle with maths so more maths revision and techniques would help. Thanks

  • @chibigirl1233
    @chibigirl1233 2 роки тому +21

    I've got my first maths test tomorrow and I'm kinda nervous.
    I've been getting 5-6s in my mock exams because of silly mistakes or not reading the question properly like you said.
    Thanks for your advice and good luck on anyone else who's doing their Gcses right now

  • @eviecat2582
    @eviecat2582 Рік тому +3

    I have my maths p1 in 2 weeks! I'm so close to getting a four and you have helped a lot. I've always struggled with maths but it's gradually gotten easier and I've tried so hard to get the grade 4. All I can do is try my best and that goes for everyone else. Good luck!

  • @mirandahynesbird9521
    @mirandahynesbird9521 2 роки тому +74

    It's good that your videos are straight to the point and convey the info clearly its rlly helpful :) science or geography would be helpful vids

  • @estella3162
    @estella3162 2 роки тому +7

    The thing with breaking down is actually very good. I was completely lost in Geometry and I had a cycle and some angles inside the cycle and I thought very basic that the cycle is 360° and that was actually what I had to think about in order to solve the exercise. And at first I thought that it was complicated but they just made it seem like that.

  • @aleesha154
    @aleesha154 6 місяців тому +7

    I am trying my best to get 8/9 in all 7 subjects this may june session today is my maths b exam and I practiced a lot of past papers I hope I can do well thank you so much 💜.

  • @mm9504
    @mm9504 2 роки тому +32

    Great video as always really helped , can we have one on science next ?

  • @Jenny-de1ro
    @Jenny-de1ro 2 роки тому +13

    Thank you Sola, I just subscribed🌟I got a 7 in my mocks so I wanna make sure I get that or higher in my real exams

    • @Charlotte-hf5jz
      @Charlotte-hf5jz 2 роки тому +1

      damnnn was there any specific websites you used

    • @Jenny-de1ro
      @Jenny-de1ro 2 роки тому

      @@Charlotte-hf5jz well I watched GCSE maths tutor and Maths genie videos of them going through a paper - that helped me with understanding the trickier questions. I find practice papers on single topics so that I can really get them right. Also asking my teacher for help with questions I don’t understand helps too, you can do it!!

    • @ishii_d
      @ishii_d 2 роки тому

      @@Jenny-de1ro where do u get practice papers by topic?

    • @Jenny-de1ro
      @Jenny-de1ro 2 роки тому +5

      Update: I got a grade 8 in maths gcse🙌

  • @DisneyFan1
    @DisneyFan1 2 роки тому +4

    I'm in year 9 and don't have a very good teacher. She skips a lot of steps because she thinks because we're in top set we know it. This is extremely helpful!

  • @diyapatel-264
    @diyapatel-264 2 роки тому +3

    this is really helpful! It definitely motivated me to keep working to get that predicted grade 9 at the end of this year!

  • @en20drayt87
    @en20drayt87 2 роки тому +37

    that question where u have to find c is actually so easy if u think about how squares all have equal sides. each side is just 8 so from 38,36 u go down 8 2 times and left 8 2 times, that leaves u with 22,20

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  2 роки тому +7

      Yup, that's basically what I said in the video! A lot of people found it hard though when the question first came out, even though it's quite simple when you think about it.

    • @jamiemarsden3823
      @jamiemarsden3823 2 роки тому

      This question has nothing to do with equal sides it's all about 'amount' and paying close attention to those amounts ie, there are 4 sq, all with 8 line, there are 3 points of X pay attention to the (4/8/3)
      These three amounts/numbers can be used alone to answer the question as stated in my first reply IF you know how to chew on numbers 😁🤓

  • @Henriong
    @Henriong 2 роки тому +1

    That analogy with basketball really helped me understand what I need to do to step up my revision

  • @sgyaz2715
    @sgyaz2715 2 роки тому +3

    That square question came up in my mock last week and i got it right, id never been so proud of myself icl

  • @fizzy.figgy_tea1989
    @fizzy.figgy_tea1989 11 місяців тому +1

    This was actually so helpful... I saw that question at the start of your video and I was like ?!?!?!?!? But then you said break it down and so when I saw that question again I understood what was going on; I feel like maths is a stigmatised subject in which if you don't get the question straight away you're just stupid and haven't revised enough. Plus I think wayyyy too much pressure is put on cramming answers to every type of question rather than actually trying to understand the technique of questions, so thank you!! God bless youuuu omds

  • @Madagascar2006
    @Madagascar2006 2 роки тому +2

    These videos that you upload about getting grade 9s are extremely helpful so thank you so much because I am 2 months away from my mocks and watching your videos are actually helping me so thank you so so much. You don't know how much this is going to help.

  • @tearlessoff4544
    @tearlessoff4544 Рік тому +1

    this really help because in year 9 it helped me understand how to do exam questions

  • @ricardo-c4l7l
    @ricardo-c4l7l Рік тому +2

    Great video, Sola. Your comments and suggestions were all spot on and very useful. If I could add two tips, one pre-exam and another during the exam. Pre-exam- have a look at the Mark Scheme and Examiners' comments on the questions you struggled with. It will give you some insight as to where you may have gone wrong and the approach/es that they were expecting from candidates. The Examiners' report is sometimes quite revealing, as it is critical of what teachers haven't covered (very well). During the exam, especially in the later questions (grade 7-9 difficulty), don't despair. You can still score some 'method' marks or demonstrating the correct steps you've taken in tackling the question. So make sure you write out your steps clearly so that the marker (who's going through 100s of scripts) can credit your approach. Best of luck to your future career/s.

  • @tabithariley4143
    @tabithariley4143 Рік тому +1

    your channel is literally the best i cannot explain how much u have helped me you are an ICON and thank you. you literally deserve all happiness in life you absolute legend.

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +1

      thanks so much :-) best of luck with your studies! x

  • @zafreenbari
    @zafreenbari 6 місяців тому +1

    Saw this video a month before my maths gcses when i was struggling and lemme tell you it was a life saver !! I got D grades in math before that and ended up with an A in my Gcses. Thanks a lot for this!!

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  6 місяців тому +2

      Wowww that's amazing!! Good job :)

  • @amywilliams6992
    @amywilliams6992 Рік тому +1

    Th7 Shola. I'm a maths tutor and I'm definitely going to use this video to inspire my students.

  • @jonnybenitez1
    @jonnybenitez1 2 роки тому +31

    Practice is definitely one of the most important aspects of learning. Understanding fully is also important and understanding from first principles if you can.

  • @deltaquartz
    @deltaquartz 2 роки тому +3

    I did bad in my IGCSEs for further pure maths so I'm giving a retest. So I plan to do better and learn from my mistakes.

  • @ninikiwis
    @ninikiwis 6 місяців тому +69

    my maths exam is tomorrow wish me luck 😢

  • @nauxsi
    @nauxsi 2 роки тому +4

    Another tip is... Pick an area your uncomfortable with and only do that in small 10 mins blocks with 5 min breaks, don't do more than 5 blocks. Answer the questions and if weak at any, re-read just for those.

  • @huaweih6
    @huaweih6 2 роки тому +3

    This video has helped my motivation so much! thank you sola! i hope to do well and for others too !! :)

  • @kamilahabubakari1088
    @kamilahabubakari1088 2 роки тому +9

    Thankyouu sm!! Im in year 10 but ill definitely be using this

  • @omarezrul9585
    @omarezrul9585 7 місяців тому +15

    Im gonna get a grade 9 in maths next year in 2024, and im gonna come back to say thanks !💪

    • @zanealcazar5579
      @zanealcazar5579 6 місяців тому +2

      I will see you back here too. Good luck legend.

    • @Study_g1rl3e
      @Study_g1rl3e 5 місяців тому

      Did u do well 💖💖

    • @colly_1
      @colly_1 3 місяці тому

      Remember to say thanks

  • @yellow7977
    @yellow7977 Рік тому +10

    So stressful… I fear I’ve left this too late. I’ve been getting 4/5s and I need a 6 to get into and do my wanted A Level choices. I struggle with motivation yet I’ve been learning pretty well. Just feels like everything in lesson I can do, but flies out my head as soon as I get home. :’) Really gotta stick to my plabs

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +2

      Don't worry, you still have a lot of time. You've got this, I believe in you

    • @yellow7977
      @yellow7977 Рік тому +3

      @@SmileWithSola thank you so much omg ill probably need it for maths and computer science, I’m so lucky you made these videos!!! u make a huge impact :))

    • @mygcsemaths
      @mygcsemaths Рік тому

      You still have lot of time even now! Hope the revision is going well 📊📊

    • @nandimutokonyi1623
      @nandimutokonyi1623 Рік тому +1

      I started late December and I’m now worrying but hopefully we can do this 🫶

    • @yellow7977
      @yellow7977 Рік тому +1

      @@mygcsemaths i got a 6 in most recent mock, like two grades up from what I got before!!! :))) gcse maths tutor really helped

  • @Lee-we2xu
    @Lee-we2xu 2 роки тому +9

    I love how you broke down that question- very well explained, thank you :)

  • @patche251
    @patche251 2 роки тому +1

    girl youre a literal life saver 😭

  • @Mk.km.a
    @Mk.km.a 8 місяців тому +2

    You give me the hope thank you so much!!

  • @DJFactoryClipz
    @DJFactoryClipz Рік тому +2

    Paper 3 TOMORROW! Im scared, but motivation is key... thanks Sola :)

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +2

      You got this!

    • @DJFactoryClipz
      @DJFactoryClipz Рік тому +2

      @@SmileWithSola You helped me so much! Thank you! I think I did great. As an America wanting to become an NBA Player (I'm in the UK currently though)
      You're my UA-camr for Revision 🙏🙏

  • @Eman-mo3jj
    @Eman-mo3jj 2 роки тому +1

    Never give up people. U can do this. Good luck for your GCSES and A levels

  • @Ll1m
    @Ll1m 2 роки тому +1

    i cant thank you enough, you're literally amazing. Thank you so much!

  • @johnrojas2617
    @johnrojas2617 6 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for showing us including people 🎉👏🏻

  • @aisha.academy7175
    @aisha.academy7175 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing video Sola!!

  • @charlottechang
    @charlottechang 2 роки тому +7

    OMG the question you showed at the start of the video was LITERALLY the same question I did in a scholarship exam I took last week… I didn’t know it at the time…

    • @jonnybenitez1
      @jonnybenitez1 2 роки тому

      its from a 2018 paper edexcel i think (know ive seen it before a few times)

  • @luvs4m_
    @luvs4m_ Рік тому +2

    this was so useful! thank you so much

  • @chisomxx9636
    @chisomxx9636 2 роки тому +10

    Omg you’re literally a lifesaver thank you so much i hate maths and this was so helpful💗💗💗💗💗

    • @jonnybenitez1
      @jonnybenitez1 2 роки тому +2

      Try to refocus your thoughts "I hate maths" is a good cop out, try changing it to a more positive message "I am not the best at maths but I try my best". Focus on the first half of the paper, try to get as many of these correct as you can - all if you can do it. Then ensure you show working so that you can pick up method marks as often as possible. Good luck

    • @gem832
      @gem832 2 роки тому +1

      @@jonnybenitez1 I think you can still “hate maths” and be good at it and not loose your focus. Theirs nothing wrong with “not liking” something what’s bad is when you don’t like the subject so you completely ignore it and don’t even try and work hard for it.

    • @jonnybenitez1
      @jonnybenitez1 2 роки тому +1

      @@gem832 Isn't that what I said?

  • @geetika6540
    @geetika6540 2 роки тому +10

    My exam is literally in a month and I haven't begun revising yet, and I'm having so much anxiety about it because my family has really high expectations for me to score a level 9. I'm so screwed

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  2 роки тому +6

      For Maths especially, you have enough time. You really need to bang out past papers all the time and focus on your weakest points. Let all the stress and pressure go and just start, as hard as it sounds.

  • @Kayakian31
    @Kayakian31 Рік тому +4

    I just came from the guy who openly exposed how he cheated on his GCSE’S. love love love you

  • @Shirlxy0
    @Shirlxy0 2 роки тому +4

    This video was just what I needed tysm!

  • @alexanderodonnell988
    @alexanderodonnell988 2 роки тому +1

    This is very helpful.my teachers put me towards the higher paper and I don't have the confidence to do it but this really helps

  • @prottoyyyyy
    @prottoyyyyy 2 роки тому +2

    thank god that i found your video on my recommendation tysmm u are helping me a lot

  • @ericbeale5499
    @ericbeale5499 2 роки тому +4

    Great vid as usual!

  • @jshisvivsihsksbibsiveuev
    @jshisvivsihsksbibsiveuev 2 роки тому +1

    Watching her vids just encouraged me,and watching oxford uni vids make me want to study harder although it gave some pressure lol

  • @rue2599
    @rue2599 2 місяці тому +1

    1. Figure out where you're losing marks and practice those areas.
    2. Do as many practice questions as you can, everyday. (Corbettmaths)
    3. Be familiar with all questions.
    4. Use flashcards to practice weak topics, review formulae, etc.
    5. Read the question twice to understand it. Underline keywords.
    6. Double check your answers at each step of your work.
    7. Triple check your answers at the end and ensure that they are realistic.
    8. Skip difficult questions. Fold the paper and come back to the question(s) later, after answering the ones you can.
    9. Try to answer all questions to maximise your marks.
    10. Remember: you know how to solve the question. Try to remember the topic it cones from.

  • @zahrabibi3857
    @zahrabibi3857 2 роки тому +2

    You've got such good explaining skills

  • @pirate8535
    @pirate8535 2 роки тому +11

    I’ve been getting a grade 2 for a while now, I just can’t wrap my head around maths and I don’t understand the subject. I’m in Year 13 now and this is my last examination, hopefully I’ll be able to do it.

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  2 роки тому +2

      Best of luck!

    • @pirate8535
      @pirate8535 Рік тому

      MY EXAM IS IN 6 DAYS 😭😭😭

    • @roast.potatoes
      @roast.potatoes Місяць тому

      @@pirate8535 how did it go?

    • @pirate8535
      @pirate8535 23 дні тому

      @@roast.potatoes I am now second year of uni and never passed my exams, but my life didn’t stop because I couldn’t do maths. Sometimes it’s okay to fail, it makes you realise you’re better at other things, and sometimes those things make you happier

  • @blueiscooll
    @blueiscooll 10 місяців тому

    God bless you😭💙💙 im new to the british school system and i thought i was bad at maths untill i realised my problem was dealing with the question itself, not the math itself

  • @mathunitedofficial
    @mathunitedofficial 2 роки тому +2

    Keep working hard even after writing exams.

  • @blueberryy5911
    @blueberryy5911 2 роки тому +4

    I started GCSEs recently and whenever I don’t understand something in class, I teach it to myself through maths watch

  • @nickehleg2023
    @nickehleg2023 2 роки тому +2

    absolutely brilliant video, thankyou.

  • @hsak539
    @hsak539 2 роки тому +1

    Great breakdown! 👌🏾. Well done!

  • @iCalculatorInfo
    @iCalculatorInfo 2 роки тому +20

    I saw my math teacher with a piece of graph paper yesterday. I think he must be plotting something.

  • @Chlobowbeauty
    @Chlobowbeauty 10 місяців тому +1

    Hey i just picked what im doing for GCSEs on friday and i have been spamming your videos your so helpful ❤❤❤❤

  • @morvenannestewart8237
    @morvenannestewart8237 2 роки тому +3

    My teacher does not teach us shit in maths, I’m terrified for maths. Could you do a video on how to tackle the last few maths questions or a video on how to manage exam mind blank etc xxx

  • @bosskedits1526
    @bosskedits1526 Рік тому +3

    I have my Maths Mock tomorrow, I know it’s just a mock and not the real thing but I’m still stressing. My teacher has only covered around half of the content yet we’re still doing the higher test anyway, how are we supposed to get over a 5 if we haven’t covered the content. I’m going to try and use the tips you said and I hope I don’t forget them, good luck everyone who has mocks or any exams soon ❤💖

    • @mygcsemaths
      @mygcsemaths Рік тому

      Hope it went well! Good luck with the revision ahead of your exams & feel free to let me know if you have any revision questions.

  • @Reifs
    @Reifs Рік тому +2

    Gl to my fellow yr 11’s for tmrw, we will all do amazing

  • @tipsyoulove
    @tipsyoulove Рік тому +2

    Hey! I love your videos so much! I wanted to ask if you could create a part 2 and go deeper into the exam technique for maths, revision websites and how often (how many hours per week) should one be doing maths revision to get a grade 9? Please could you use your grade before using this revision technique as some inspiration

  • @davie732
    @davie732 5 місяців тому +1

    Good video - I wished i know this before.
    When I was at school, I was in 2 minds weather to sit maths or not. In the end I did and got a U. I retook and got D / 3. Its still not a pass but its better than U

  • @layalnour6018
    @layalnour6018 2 роки тому +12

    practice everyday yeah cool my exam is tomorrow

  • @flaneuredits
    @flaneuredits Рік тому +4

    Sola ur eyes are so pretty omg💖

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  Рік тому +1

      Aww thank you!!

    • @flaneuredits
      @flaneuredits Рік тому +3

      @@SmileWithSola Omg ofc bestie your videos help me so much and motivate me compared to other videos on UA-cam im so excited to watch yours💖

  • @Peace.Islam_12
    @Peace.Islam_12 2 роки тому +3

    Hi, sola, can you just do a vid that talks about how to seperate your subjects like time plan on what subjects you want to do each day

  • @rijakarim9762
    @rijakarim9762 2 роки тому +9

    This was honestly so useful thank you so much! Is there anyway you could do science/language/history (if you took it) because you are so confident when it comes to exams and it’s so inspirational.

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  2 роки тому

      Just uploaded one on science: ua-cam.com/video/NL7u7vZ4mnM/v-deo.html and history is coming soon!

    • @rijakarim9762
      @rijakarim9762 2 роки тому

      @@SmileWithSola thank you soo much! About to check it out!!

  • @jakeeka2331
    @jakeeka2331 Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for the tips!! ❤❤

  • @Oliver-tf6bl
    @Oliver-tf6bl 2 роки тому +60

    I’m predicted to have a high grade (7 - 9) but my teacher keeps saying to me that I make so many silly mistakes that keep me back from achieving the grade. So my general question is how do I prevent from making these silly mistakes, thanks for answering the question. :)

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  2 роки тому +18

      The only way you can get better at this is to keep doing as many questions as you can, then you will start to pick up on your mistakes and stop yourself from making them in the future. As well as this, always double check each step in your working out (especially if it's non-calculator) to see if everything is right.

  • @amanthebest8031
    @amanthebest8031 2 роки тому +19

    I'm terrible at maths but I really want to pass but I'm below expected. Is there any tips to improve it

    • @SmileWithSola
      @SmileWithSola  2 роки тому +8

      If you follow the tips in this video, you will definitely see an improvement!

    • @jonnybenitez1
      @jonnybenitez1 2 роки тому +5

      concentrate on understanding the processes and the basics, try to get the first half of the papers fully correct and then get as many method marks as you can on the second half of the papers. Practice papers as often as you can between now and the exam date. Good luck

    • @amanthebest8031
      @amanthebest8031 2 роки тому +1

      @@jonnybenitez1 Thxs:)

  • @yeosangel7513
    @yeosangel7513 2 роки тому +3

    im fucking MAD AH i rrly had to watch this straight after my math mock where the square question came up and had no clue how to do it