✨Here are some top tips to make your revision more effective:
1. Know Your Weak Spots🚀
Start by identifying which topics you struggle with. Use past papers or topic checklists and be honest with yourself!
2. Practise Past Papers (Lots of Them!)📘
Past papers are the best way to get used to question style and exam timing.
Try to replicate exam conditions - especially for the non-calculator paper. You will find the links to past papers on this page!
3. Focus on Problem-Solving🤓
Edexcel loves multi-step questions where you apply several skills at once.
Practise breaking big questions into smaller steps.
4. Calculator Skills Matter🧮
For Papers 2 and 3:
Practise speed on your calculator
Learn your calculator’s functions (fraction button, ANS key, powers, roots, etc.)
Always double-check what the question is asking before hitting “=”
5. Show Your Working📝
Marks are often awarded for method, not just the final answer.
Good working can save marks even if you slip up.
6. Use Revision Resources Wisely📖
Topic-based worksheets
YouTube revision channels
Revision guides
Formula sheet for 1MA1 (some formulas are provided, some you must remember!)
7. Practise Timed Questions⏱️
1 hour 30 minutes goes faster than you think!
Start with untimed practice, then move into timed sessions so you feel confident pacing yourself.
8. Look After Yourself😴
Good sleep, hydration, rest and breaks matter just as much as revision!
A fresh brain solves maths better 🧠
🌈 Final Thoughts
You can do this - and consistent practice will make a huge difference. Maths builds over time, so the more you practise, the more patterns you'll recognise.
