Justin Craig's top ten tips for effective GCSE revision

Because of the number of subjects you may be taking, GCSE revision needs excellent planning in order to maximise your time and potential. At Justin Craig, we know the benefits that thorough preparation can bring, so, we have compiled our top ten tips for really effective study to get you prepared for the summer exams.

1. Book a Justin Craig GCSE revision course for quality study with like minded students who will bring a fresh perspective to your subject, and a tutor who can give you individual attention to pinpoint and rectify weak areas of knowledge or understanding. Your tutor will plan out study areas beforehand and may contact you so that he can tailor the course to the needs of individual students.


2. When planning revision at home, work out your available time before the exams start. The more time you can find for GCSE revision, the better your knowledge will be.


3. Mark up your plan on a calendar or piece of paper, so that you can structure your time and divide it up appropriately. Then stick to your plan.


4. Take into consideration days you work or are committed to activities such as sport, and try to find time to compensate for those days.


5. When you have a whole day to study, divide the day up for different subjects – up to three, but no more. And try not to concentrate your day on one subject as you will invariably go ‘stale' after any length of time on one learning area.


6. Divide up your intensive revision periods into manageable amounts of time and plan in breaks.


7. Make a list of all topic areas in each subject, so that you can ensure you cover them all in your revision plan.


8. Allow enough time for all topics in all subjects. Harder topics may need more time allocation, but don't neglect revision of the areas you find easy.


9. Tackling the harder topics in your revision plan is important to enable you to remain calm before your exams. If you leave them to the last moment because you find them more challenging, this could lead to unnecessary stress directly before you sit the tests.


10. Book your Justin Craig GCSE revision courses early as we keep our classes small to ensure focused and quality study time. Getting into the revision centre you want is a distinct advantage for really effective learning.

GCSE revision with Justin Craig

While you are on a Justin Craig GCSE revision course your revision timetable is mapped out by interaction with your tutors and other class members. Our highly experienced and enthusiastic Staff is able to tailor the study to ensure all topic areas are covered and that any particular difficulties are fully explained and addressed.

Our tutors are also expert in exam technique, so that you are not only subject ready for the exam, but feel confident to produce your best on the day.

To book your place now, call our enquiry line on 0845 06 06 555; our friendly advisors are happy to discuss your requirements for GCSE revision with Justin Craig or, alternatively, fill in our online booking form.