How to get an A/A* in A Level Maths - My Learning Process from U to A grade (+ Top Revision Tips)

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Time stamps: 00:38 - What my school schedule was like first (How I developed my revision approach) 01:48 - How I revised Maths 02:02 - What is the point of revising A level Maths 02:12 - How to get to the point where you can answer exam style questions 02:30 - Step 1 of the learning process 03:33 - Top Revision Tip #1 03:51 - Step 2 of the learning process 04:50 - Summary of what I did during lessons and after school as we were learning the content 05:15 - What my notes actually looked like 05:46 - Step 3 of the learning process 06:09 - Seeing exactly how maths revision actually pays off 07:30 - Step 4 of the learning process 07:48 - Top Revision Tip #2 (Connecting the Dots; the abstract understanding of maths) 08:51 - Summary of the Learning process of getting an A/A* in A Level Maths 09:31 - When I started “serious” revision for A level maths 09:54 - Top Revision Tips #3 11:08 - Top Revision Tips #4 11:59 - Btw... 12:39 - Have any questions?

[@jesuslovesyou1]

Remain blessed special very very special people

[@humayrakadir5853]

“My understanding of maths grew exponentially”😂😂I always start using subject language in my everyday talk

[@aldrichcervania8833]

🤣I use the words “differentiate” and “magnitude” sometimes

[@malanhemal6574]

I use "simultaneously" 😂😎🔥

[@anchalm248]

After GCSE History years back I used to use 'significantly' so much that my teacher called me out for it.

[@qisttt7033]

I used to write possibility in my essays. Now I use the probability.

[@fifi4698]

this video made me cry for some strange reason. I just loved how you got the message across and I wish you nothing but happiness. Thank you so much

[@aldrichcervania8833]

🥺mate this makes my heart warm hearing this🙌

[@lewislc2714]

I’m in the summer between year 12 and 13, I got a D so I just about made it onto the second year. I’m not enjoying maths anymore, but I’m too far in to leave and this video has inspired me to really try this again in the year.❤️

[@aldrichcervania8833]

You’ve got what it takes to get those grades up in Year 13💙 Let’s make sure you get into your firm choice uni🙌

[@Jean-bl1pm]

this is me right now :(

[@ellasorchid]

@@Jean-bl1pm hey how did y13 go? good luck for tomorrow !

[@Jean-bl1pm]

@@ellasorchid thank you :) , it was not the best to be honest , I let the pressure get to me , I was panicked and ended up not finishing on time . I had aldready had a problem with not finishing on time so this made it worse

[@anchalm248]

I used to be one of those people to which maths was really easy but then I started getting lazy and a bit over-confident and I'm really struggling now. Mocks are in two weeks so I am making a study plan and am gonna revise like crazy. Thank you so much for the tips. they really helped give me an idea of how to go forward with revising.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Give yourself credit for being honest to yourself. That’s massive self awareness💯

[@xhanax]

This is actually so helpful! I started year 12 about a month ago, and I already feel as if I'm not as good as my peers in my subjects (I've been getting very low grades compared to everyone else). I do enjoy maths, and I do believe I can get a good grade in it, I just have no idea how to, especially since everyone seems to be well ahead of me in all matters. I feel like even if I do understand the topic in question during the lesson, by the time I go home and go back to it, I'm unable to complete any 'more difficult' textbook questions, never mind exam questions. This video was such a useful guide, so starting from tomorrow, I'll make sure to implement your tips! I'll update at the end of my A levels to see how it went :)

[@aldrichcervania8833]

All the best! I had that same passion too and I hope my tips will help you get that A too :)

[@_sadgirl_8730]

same with me

[@mmalik1339]

Keep a bank of questions at the ready and attempt them every week. I’m in Year 13 and I give myself quizzes from exam styled questions by topics. Really helps to go over the early stuff so it’s ingrained ygm. Good luck!

[@kirsten-alysamervyn5021]

hana u just described my life rn. this is soo me

[@whosminou]

how are you doing now? would love to get an update :))

[@jclarkes922]

You're going big places bro great video quality

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Faammm I appreciate you!🥺 thanks Josh😆

[@teatime9198]

I mean this from the bottom of my heart, this is the most beautiful video on KZbin.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

This has put a massive smile of my face ahaha, thank you💙

[@Hi-vg2ly]

Thank you so much for this video- I’m in year 12 and I’ve been feeling so stupid in maths but you simplified something I’ve always had trouble with; revision. Hopefully this holiday I can catch up with my peers and get a really good grade inshallah. I’ll update my results if I remember.

[@cheesecake7700]

I read another comment that said this but this video genuinely made me cry so much. I just finished year 12 and got ‘ungraded’ in my mock which broke my heart because I’ve been genuinely trying so hard. Thank you for making this video, it’s relit the mathematical spark in my heart and inspired me to try even harder to get my much needed A! Best of luck to you in your life and studies

[@j.andrewzaza1984]

Go for it buddy we believe in u 👍🏼

[@mmalik1339]

Well done Mann. Acc mad how much practise can impact your grade. I was getting Bs in the pure side of A Level maths in year 12 and was getting E in year 12 applied maths. Proper stressed me out thinking I would get D. Once I got a new pure teacher he made me do bare exam questions on topics that I was forced to recap over and keep going over. I ended up getting A* in my Maths on the Pure side by Year 13 September mocks….but I got an E in Applied still. Ploughing my way through, hoping these exams go well. Hoping to come out with As in my 2022 exams Insha Allah. Thanks bro, really are never alone ☺️

[@nicolapawlak6574]

goodluck!

[@sarmqn985]

Got a U aswell in my final mock in Year 12, have a retake in September, and started to practise harder and try new methods. Let's hope I pass my retake exam :D.

[@miacoolfacex]

In the same situation, we got this 🙌🏾

[@djounaidanarath2665]

Congratulations to you. It is difficult to get A in maths a level. Respect.

[@alisha6282]

Just started year 12 a few days back. I got an A in maths at GCSE but i still feel super dumb in classes. This video was very helpful and motivated me honestly because It felt weird that I kept on getting stuck on some places of chapters that come in p1 because almost half of them are learnt at GCSE but I’m hoping my extra hours of work pay off well and get me another A grade soon!!

[@ria20003]

I finished this year on a B but I still don’t feel at all confident. You bet I’m going to be using the rest of summer to get myself into a stronger mindset for year 13. Thank you for the advice!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

You smell that? *sniff* Smells like A’s on your results day. Cheeee, keep it up Ria😤🙌

[@Jesse-hy6ie]

Wth? This is actualy a masterpiece. Great quality video

[@aldrichcervania8833]

This comment puts a smile on my face. Thanks for that😊

[@teatime9198]

I just wanted to say, that this video really was touching to me. I have my exams soon, and I am/was in the same situation as you were. I don't know what therapy this video was, but it definitely helped me. I'm going to use all the advice you've given me, my exams are in a few weeks. Wish me luck. Again, absolutely loved the video and you've earned a permanent sub :)

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Let’s make it happen! When you open that envelope on results day you’re gonna see madness grades😤 thanks for taking the time to comment. This comment has made my day lowkey😄

[@_-_-_-_-__--_-_-_]

This is so great hearing you say fam and other things i commonly say, made this much more relatable and engaging. Awesome video :) Edit: I finished the video and there is much more things I can say now such as: -the amazing music choice -the inspirational words given -how you directly addressed us as viewers -the amount of positive vibes -the section abt COVID -the humbleness -the wholesomeness -the beautiful edits -the jokes and slang -the detailed advice -your insane success story i could go on forever

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Wow! Thank you so much for commenting and pointing out exactly what you liked☺️ It’s made my day!🥺I’m happy that my story was relatable and engaging to you, and I hope you can put the tips into practise so YOU can share your success story too!🙌 All the best halalknight!

[@bebn7541]

i have terrible concentration issues, so your method sounds like a great idea, thanks.

[@bayanwahib6163]

Didn't need this but I wanted to watch it anyway and WOW! This video is genuinely amazing. Your rawness and enthusiasm is inspiring. You made a stranger proud of your progress!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Ayyy thank you so much Bayan!🥺 I’m glad to know this video was worth clicking on :D

[@corrosiveseas5807]

Just about to watch this, I’ve done my AS maths and I got an E…really looking forward to seeing how you developed your mathematical abilities, I’m sure it’ll be really helpful to me :D

[@BrianOlufemi-Ayoola]

Best math video ever watched never wathced a video that talked about math as simple

[@ihsan4506]

Phenomenal video mate, just subscribed. Hoping to see some more content about you! I’m failing maths right now and it’s really making me upset but I’m trying man, especially with like half of the time I’ve been at college being online learning it’s just really difficult. Been getting U’s and E’s in my monthly tests and ahh I’m just so demotivated

[@aldrichcervania8833]

I appreciate you subscribing man cheee! Sorry I just saw this comment!😖 Online learning has made it proper difficult for everyone and adapting to that new learning style is a mad one😳 I think for you if you’re feeling demotivated is constantly remember your “why.” True motivation comes from the HEART. It comes from intrinsically wanting to do something. My true motivation at the time was that, after feeling that ‘dip’ of failure, mate, I refuse to fail my A-levels again. Since I felt like my main friendship group at the time and teachers didn’t really support me emotionally, and I realised that self-motivation/self-discipline is the solution. So for you what the means is, learn how to self-discipline yourself bro. Learn what gets you to click. Learn what reasons help push you forward. Motivation = what inspires us to make change. Discipline = when motivation ends, this is your effort to act and continue. Motivation and discipline are Yin and Yang. It’s that balance. I hope this was useful and all the best with your tests :)

[@LonghornArmy]

It's funny how life works. I found your YT yesterday as I looked up 'iPad Air Engineering Students' and after watching your video, I ended up subscribing since I liked your content. Now, this video came across as a suggestion on my page and it couldn't been a better time to watch this. I'm currently failing my math class at the moment, life has been very stressful and currently going through some mild depression. Been trying to find my drive again to continue and move forward. To believe in myself again that it is doable and I can accomplish this. This was such a perfect timing. I thank you for your wisdom and for the reassurance.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

The universe is looking out for you! We NEED you🙌 thanks for subscribing and thanks for letting me know in the comments that I helped in some way. I can’t stop smiling haha👌

[@iratzelopez2041]

okay this actually helped so much, im currently year 13 and have been told that my a levels are cancelled but we obviously are still going to have some sort of assessments and tbh until now I never really knew how to approach maths when it came to revising. I got a D in my first year Jan mocks and have been predicted a B but hopefully I can push that up to an A. LOVED THIS VID xx

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Not hopefully... I believe you WILL push that grade an A!!😃 Maths is a conceptual subject and there are a lot of factors that go into getting high grades, but imo, getting high grades boils down to: 1) Trusting your curiosity to ask the right questions 2) The amount of time you put into “practising” (Even if it feels like you’re not getting anywhere) 3) Considering the thought process of all the questions you answer. Understanding why, and how each step is needed in your working out. All the best with your assessments, and I’m glad this video gave you a new perspective😆

[@hplus1]

how did you do?

[@iratzelopez2041]

i have taken my main last maths exam now!! it went okay cause the questions were quite hard, but got another test on tuesday, but i do have a good feeling about it :)

[@hplus1]

@@iratzelopez2041 good luck, hope you do well!

[@iratzelopez2041]

Thank u so much!!

[@davidhill8163]

Amazing video thanks so much for sharing. I’m 55 and started doing A level maths and want to get that A grade. This video really helped.

[@nabibibae4561]

wow!! the effort and time you put into your video clearly shows! thank you for your words of advice and sharing your experience, and of course a massive congrats on your achievement, i'm glad that your hard work and tenacity paid off : )

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Thank you! This comment made my day🥺 I’m glad you enjoyed the video😆

[@nabibibae4561]

Aldrich Cervania aw no worries at all, it’s nothing but the truth!! :))

[@ginokata]

pretty late and not related to maths, i got a c in biology and by watching this video, you have motivated me to do better. i’ll head into year 13 with confidence.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

That’s what I like to hear mate!👊

[@keepsmiling6937]

You gained a new subscriber I rarely ever comment on videos but I’m really thankful and appreciate the effort you have put into making this video it’s currently 2am and I can’t sleep due to the anxiety i was having about starting A level maths in September I never was good at maths and i was really doubting myself all i can say is you have lifted a weight off my chest I’m going to work as hard as you did and going to get that grade thank you and long live you i hope you live a blessed, long and happy life 😊

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Thank you for the kind words man🙌 I appreciate you commenting because it’s comments like this which motivate me to make more videos☺️ All the best with sixth form💙

[@keepsmiling6937]

@@aldrichcervania8833 Thank you I appreciate you taking the time to reply to my comment 💙😊

[@sarahbabiker9963]

Thank you so much for this video it really helped!! I'm definitely going to start having a folder to make more structured notes :)

[@aldrichcervania8833]

I also recommend getting folder divisors as well! I got mine from Wilko☺️ I’m so happy you found this video useful btw🤩

[@ellasorchid]

I WISH I SAW THIS VIDEO A YEAR AGO. THIS WOULD'VE BEEN A GODSEND WHEN I WAS STARTING YEAR 12!!

[@hannahm6152]

thank you so much! resitting my maths a level next month (trying to get from b to a) and this is really helpful!! :))

[@aldrichcervania8833]

That’s absolutely doable Hannah! Stay strong! If you need any more advice, just let me know!☺️

[@hannahm6152]

@@aldrichcervania8833 hey just thought I'd let you know I got my results today and got an A !! thank you so much :)))

[@Nunu-jc1vl]

Honestly thank you for this video, finished yr 12 with a C in maths and felt really defeated. Currently in yr 13 and hoping to get those As at the end of the year, and this video was a lot of motivation :)

[@missteriouseyt5703]

good luck!!!!!!

[@_-_-_-_-__--_-_-_]

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MBaby-hx2wl]

You have made me realise so much ! I just started yesr 12 and this has helped me find a way to get the best grade I can

[@ellasorchid]

gl for tomorrow!

[@pricey6453]

this video was amazing. I too have found myself in a similar situation to you. I would like study PPE (philosophy, politics and economics) at uni however, all of the unis i want to go to require an A* in maths, but my current predicted grade is a C. I may not be able to get this predicted grade up in time for next years admissions however, i do want to go on a gap year and get some life experience first. Therefore, i am hopeful that i will achieve an A* in my final exam, take a year off of education and then come back the next September to a spot in a PPE course in one of my chosen unis. - i'll return to this comment in january and let you know how im doing

[@missagyemang9407]

You've got this if you ever come back to this video tell is how it goes

[@nicholasyoa86]

Thanks, this really helped - some of this I was like that’s common sense but it was nice to see that some of the stuff you added after I was doing completely wrong, so thanks for the advice, appreciate it!

[@TheSmokeGoblin]

bro i also had to repeat Y12 aswell i got a U in my mocks im in Y13 now and cant find the motivation to do any studying but your video is so inspirational - made me do something finally!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

I’m glad to hear you’re gonna do something! I believe in you Lego JarJar🙌

[@issiecomley]

i started maths a level half way through year 12, i studied over 100 hours for the exam and i still don’t think i did very well. i have my unit 2 maths this afternoon which i haven’t studied nor been in lessons for. i know i’ll retake next year, next time i’ll study smarter, not harder ❤

[@onlyonecjb001]

Great video. Authentic and exceedingly encouraging. Fantastic delivery. Well done.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Thanks for the feedback mate🙌

[@abderian7168]

The amount of relativity I found between my progress with his just made Einstein happy lol Keep moving fam!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

You’re jokes😂

[@Titan_640]

I remember that throughout out yr12 maths I was get D’s and E’s until the end of year assessment were I revised so much and ended up getting an A , now waiting on my real A-level results

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Yes lad get in! Good news so far😃

[@olivia-qr1ei]

this is actually really helpful, I'm in year 11 now but i want to do A level maths so thanks, this is a really good technique

[@deborahkisakye729]

Thank you bro. You may have saved my mathematics. Am glad I found you.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Saved your maths yeah?😄 - I’m glad I was able to help

[@hlomoyo6655]

You have given me the strength to go on with exams in Oct/Nov much love!!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

That’s what I wanna hear!💙🥺

[@neenee197]

I finally found the motivation to study for the exam I have in a week

[@hoyoodacun2602]

I don't usually comment under yt vids but you got me with the connecting dots part and that's my goal too, instant like.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

The feeling of concepts starting click in your mind… beautiful😌

[@jesss1342]

I realise this is an old video, but I just wanted to thank you as I am starting a level maths this year and I have been quite nervous but this video really helped to give me some ideas on how to structure my time and some more confidence in myself so thank-you.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Glad it was useful - I agree it’s an old video but, I think a lot of the stuff here is still applicable today :)

[@carter8436]

Second time watching this months later,thanks bro

[@theokaranis5895]

Hey man thanks, great progress! You inspired me a lot! Thanks! Have a blessed day bro

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Likewise Theo🙏All the best with your exams

[@pixelsaurier]

Aight dude, i'm out of school for 9 years now and i'm going for my A-Level now. So i have to relearn everything from scratch, exam is in January '22. I will definitely hold on to your words, this gave me serious motivation and hope! Thank you so much! I hope you're doing okay!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

I’m so glad you clicked on my video and it gave you that boost🥺🙌 honestly, thank you for commenting! “The master has tried more times than the beginner has failed” and “Hard work beats talents when talents doesn’t work hard enough.” Those are the 2 quotes that helped me push through the hard times. All the best with your upcoming assessments and I really hope you get the grades you’re working so hard far. Safe g!🤝

[@pixelsaurier]

@@aldrichcervania8833 Thank you so much! Tomorrow i will power through maths with your 5 hour lo-fi video! :D

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Keep this motivation up! Consistency is key. It takes on average 2 months to build a habit. Make practising maths a habit and, I believe you’ll go far with maths and then get into University! (If that’s your end goal for A-levels) cheeee💯

[@rosj3hrhtbbdb]

im struggling with maths rn in year 12 and my biggest problem is remembering everything ive already done like in september, so what was your process for that? :)

[@kenrock6136]

you should practise topical questions for the topic you have a problem in

[@minervamagro6688]

Thank you so much for your advices, really aprecciate it. Have a good day :)

[@rakibulamin5203]

I have my AS exam tomorrow. Really helpful to tips to revise. Wish I found this video earlier.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Hope the exam went well for you👌

[@rakibulamin5203]

@@aldrichcervania8833 it did!! 🙌🙌

[@XxShade_FrostxX]

I’m an average B-B+ student in all my subjects I have been for all my life, But my teacher is trying to help me get an A in math and I’m having the hardest trouble. I can do the questions but I don’t have the creativity to work out A level questions on my own. I feel that’s cause I’m not writing these things down quick enough and my notes are all over the place. I do 9 different subjects. Math, English, science, Humanities, home ec, media, ccp, Japanese, HPE. I do Japanese and CCP once a week, I do home ec twice a week and the rest 3 times a week. I have exams/assessments for 8 of those subjects 4 times a year. It’s really stressful cause my mind gets so overloaded and causing me anxiety attacks.

[@razeboxanimations3215]

Even though the Maths paper was hard I still gave my best shot at it

[@nataliecherono645]

damn this helps ALOT gonna use this method and see how t goes. great video thanks alot.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Come back and let me know how well (or bad) your experience is with this method! :D I use this method in some way in all my University work, and it’s worked really well for me

[@nataliecherono645]

@@aldrichcervania8833 Ait will do.

[@chloetsao3801]

amazing video. needed this right now thank you😁

[@aldrichcervania8833]

I glad you liked it Chloë☺️

[@alistonreginold3812]

Thanks for making such a motivational video and very inspiring!! "Curiosity" is the key word I shall take away from this :))

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Literally, curiosity. It does wonders💯 I wanna see you get those high grades now, yeah?😉

[@srilakshmibalaji7883]

This video gave me hope ✨💖

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Let’s work towards that A, yeah?🙌😉

[@ana_bunnet18]

Thanks you, I'm in Year 11 about to go Collage this help me so much.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

For you to even find this video at your stage shows how determined you are to get high grades for A-level maths. I rate that mate! All the best is college🙌

[@lilyarouche8988]

This was such a good video!!! I hope I can get an A In my main assessments!!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

You don’t need to hope... because you WILL get an A in your main assessments!😉 cmon now cheee. I believe in you🙌

[@mahnoorfatima9951]

You're so right about exam solutions... I used it as a last min final exam prep for GCSE math after I realised I wasted the whole year being non serious... And after thoroughly clearing out all uncleared things I had from exam solutions... I gave the paper confidently and got an A*... I was ecstatic but as of now I'm in year 12 and my math is very bad and I'm going to do the same hopefully it will work...

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Glad to hear that other people find value in examsolutions! Try this to make your maths better next year… Suppose, in lessons you start to learn “trigonometry.” After school, go on examsolutions then make further notes on the same content… you’ll be ahead of everyone in lessons, and understanding maths will be as easy as peeling a banana🍌. It’s efficient use of time as well. I wish I responded to you earlier so I could’ve given you that advice sooner. But yeah, hopefully exams went alright for you Mahnoor!

[@mahnoorfatima9951]

@@aldrichcervania8833 yes the exam went great actually I did cover up most the syllabus right and except for couple obstacles it went great so yeah thanks for the advice I'm actually not having math to study ahead since I'm commerce so I'm happy the journey went good and no probs your reply still has meaning

[@simrankhatiwada9724]

Thank you so much!!.. I am really motivated after watching this video❤️

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Aight Simran! Let’s get that A/A* then, yeah?😝😉

[@shweching7398]

Came here to encourage myself to study. Yet again got distracted by his beauty. 😂

[@omermendes34]

Great video pal

[@Kim-iu4yu]

I'll try this method for the last year of high school!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

The method will serve you well :)

[@hadjaraadam9266]

Thank you so much for this video, THANK YOU

[@aldrichcervania8833]

My pleasure🙏

[@internetb4y]

Currently in year 12 and I got an e in my last report card 😭 hopefully I can get an a or a* by the end of year 12

[@charliestewart885]

failed first time round about to begin the second run hahaha, great video man cheers

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Hahah yeah man, the second run! It’s about that bounceback now😤

[@charliestewart885]

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[@caseydamens2948]

at my school, we've gone 90% of the year without getting class. all of the content we have, each had to teach themselves. i've been failing the whole year and don't know what to do

[@aldrichcervania8833]

I’m so sorry to hear that your school has put you through this😔 I’d say at this point, continue teaching yourself! I know self-teaching isn’t ideal but, I think it’s better to focus on the things we can control. Use online resources, remind yourself that getting that A in maths means that you’ll get into the firm choice uni to study whatever it is. Stay driven Casey. Stay positive! Your GOT this👊 :)

[@antisocialbarbie1587]

I only have less than two months I am so scared as I am out of practice

[@tuxedomask4771]

you just gained a new subscriber :)

[@dhanushansegar4121]

Thank you soo much. Soo good advice for me

[@aldrichcervania8833]

I’m glad this video was of value to you! Hope it’ll lead you to the grades you want. All the best :)

[@naomiclarke919]

This is amazing, thank you!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Let’s get you that A/A* Naomi😤

[@lucky.lucy44]

have CIE maths at the end of October, wish me luck!!!!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

You have my luck mate! All the best

[@spacedog101]

Im resitting for my Year 13 units (pure 3,4 and m1) I unfortunately got Us for all three. Im trying to get an A. WISH ME LUCKK

[@aldrichcervania8833]

I wish you luck! You got this yeah😤

[@naturalbby1722]

Anyone else watching this video because their end of year year 12 mocks are around the corner? 😭

[@qain6450]

Fact that it's October now nd abt to star some tips here... thanks

[@aldrichcervania8833]

October is still early! Would highly recommend starting now😉👌

[@belleadora4341]

you are so amazing, no kidding!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Aw thank you☺️

[@rodoshidebnathaudri6493]

Wow thankss...great video

[@jesuslovesyou1]

You are special bro

[@bella-iu7bl]

I really want an A in maths but I don't really want to repeat the year, my eoy exam is next week, but we never do tests so i can't tell where i am, except for the fact i failed the only test we done back in december ;-;, this advice is good but i dont know how to stay motivated when i feel like a failure

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Just saw this comment today😔 Hopefully your eoy exam last week (I assume it was last since you commented 2 weeks ago), that you tried your hardest! People feel like a failure at some point in their lives and that’s alright! What’s more important is how do you react from that? Some people blame others/the system, others take self-responsibility and other may have a mix. It really depends on your situation, but some resilience is still needed regardless, and resilience is an important life skill to be aware of and to learn. School doesn’t teach us these things and we’re left to learn them ourselves. Try have a conversation with yourself. Ask yourself “why do I feel like a failure” and “why do I want to be motivated” then ask “why” again, 5 times. Be honest with yourself. Be curious. I apologise for not seeing responding sooner, I would’ve defo tried to have made a video that tailored to this situation😔 hope your mental health is strong, despite what’s happened :)

[@bella-iu7bl]

@@aldrichcervania8833 Aaaa tysm! I got my result today which was a C it’s not the worst result, actually better than i excepted tbh. Do you think from now to next year i‘d be able to pick this up into a B or even an A grade? ( i’m going to drop my fourth a level so i can have more time )

[@king-kb2ox]

Should I use a writing book for a level maths to answer book questions and then squared sheets that can be transferred for chapter summary, exam solutions notes and wrong questions and then insert topic tests after from pmt into a folder ? (i haven’t tried this yet and my books are extremely messy and I have such good understanding and then I forget due to my messiness and lack of notes and I’m obsessed with structure & neatness which is contradictory 💀) If this method is good I’m definitely recommending it I just need reassurance and may I see a sample of your folder 😭

[@einsteinnnamah]

i think u should make a pdf of those ur notes they will really help

[@aldrichcervania8833]

That is a shout mate. I did the old spec so it’d be organised that way but content wise, it should be very similar

[@miguelcarvalho2954]

thank you very much!

[@karanrao4558]

nah cuz im following your advice and every question I jot down on exam solutions this is sorcery

[@imaxinebrown694]

Thanks for sharing

[@aldrichcervania8833]

I appreciate you letting me know!😄

[@momnakhalid840]

help i got an E in As level maths pleaseeee drop practice tips on how i can improveeeeeee???

[@missteriouseyt5703]

thank you for the advice also I'm 12 :D but I'm doing my GCSE at 15 and will hopefully pass! from this video I do have a question which is. What is the best free website for learning? (I'm homeschooling so I can choose when I want to do my exams) Tysm for the advice and I will be using it on my online work :) you deserve a lot of subs

[@fn6994]

What exam board for alevel maths do you think i should do if I'm trying to learn from home? I've heard edexcel is better but my school does aqa. It would be really helpful if i had an outside opinion.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Would defo recommend sticking to your exam board because theres no point learning things that wont be in the exam! On examsolutions, he has sorted his A levels tutorials based on exam boards, so I would blitz through the AQA related videos :)

[@lobstergoat8282]

You should become a motivational speaker

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Hahah imagine. I’ll be the Asian Simon Sinek or something😂

[@googlecrome2887]

I am a D grade student one term into year 13, I am struggling with motivation and effective learning. To get into my Uni I need a C grade in the final exam, are there any tips you could give me?

[@madeehaamin924]

This sound soooo inspirational I want to revise rn but it’s 12am💀

[@aldrichcervania8833]

And it’s 12am when I’m replying to your comment😂 mate, all the best with your work💯

[@hitzufernando5341]

Incredible, honest video man! My question is how many hours of A-level Maths did you do per day?

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Glad you liked the video, cheee!😄 I appreciate you commenting! I spent roughly 7(ish) hours per week. But I want you to understand the reason behind it, hence the long reply! At the start of the week, I’d forced myself to revise 1 hour per day, everyday however... After 6-7 weeks (I didn’t mention this in the video, otherwise it’d be too long), I felt like I was burning out since I was forcing myself to do stick to this strict routine, even when I knew I had to focus on other subjects, I would force myself to do 1 hour of maths instead. Overtime, this was unhealthy and it wasn’t good for my time management. That’s when I decided to change because if I didn’t, I’d be poor in prioritising my revision, and I’d probably end up getting my A/A* in maths, but E’s in my other subjects. I decided to study in 3 or 4 study sessions during the week, and rather than focusing on the amount of time I spent revising, I would just focus on whether or not I get maths/the topic in general. It was only a COINCIDENCE that I was actually doing 7(ish) hours a week, without me actually planning I’d do 7(ish) hours per week in the first place! I don’t want you to think “if I would just spend more time revising, I’d do well.” That’s not entirely true imo. I’d say you’re just 50% there. The other 50% (more importantly) is how ACTIVE you are in your revision/practise sessions. What do I mean exactly? So, in my study blocks, I’d always do questions that slightly challenge my brain [that could be, doing the next sub-exercise on the textbook my own (usually set as homework), that could be, doing exam questions with an open book, that could be, doing exam questions in timed conditions], or I’d be making notes that reflect my thought process (like in the video), or watch examsolutions to fully understand a topic. Note that I don’t just do one of these things per study sessions, sometimes it depends on my understanding of the topic I’m revising/practising for. I trust my curiosity to understand maths, and I just do what it takes for me to understand the topic better. From my experience, here’s my advice. Don’t worry about how much time you spend revising maths. Time will fly in the background as you’re learning. Worry about being as active as possible in your revision. Trust your curiosity. Google those questions. Watch online tutorials. Be patient. Email your teacher for help or study with your friends. Be active! You don’t necessarily need to revise everyday, it’s whatever works best for you. For me, that was study blocks which totalled to be 7(ish) hours per week anyway. You’ll realised that 1 hour passes by SO FAST when you’re learning how to do each topic, for example learning the trig ratios and doing CAST diagram questions. Hope this was insightful!😊🤝

[@hitzufernando5341]

@@aldrichcervania8833 Thankyou so much m8, yeah currently revising trig equations and cast diagrams, not the easiest tbh.

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Yeah trig can overlap with other topics making questions hard, but you got this! Keep into perspective that, it’s suppose to hard, but you’ll get there with practise and persistence👌

[@hitzufernando5341]

@@aldrichcervania8833 Thanks so much man👍

[@angfilms18]

Thanks so much for this, this is soo helpful!!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

Hard work and curiosity. Let’s do it!💯

[@jordanogbeifun5736]

Thank you so much

[@aldrichcervania8833]

No problem Jordan :)

[@user-sn1jz6xi7x]

What exam board did you do

[@ChaoticCaitlin1]

Hey I’m in year 13 studying maths, chemistry and German. Do you have any advice on how to spread my time better? I feel like I’m always doing German. Also did you use the same way to revise for statistics and mechanics because I’m doing quite well in pure but getting Us in applied

[@hasinaghanizada6082]

so did you not focus on answering textbook questions as much? thanks for the video btw!

[@aldrichcervania8833]

During lessons, I’d also be focusing on the textbook questions with my classmates and we’d get through most of them but, the ones we don’t get through, the teacher sets them as homework (usually). The next lesson, she’d give us general feedback as a class, and we’d quickly go over the questions people got wrong the most. The nerd that I became, I didn’t miss a single homework deadline lol, plus the teacher really stressed out to us that there is too much content to cover in one year, so we better stay on top of our work (and work independently), also from my experience of repeating a year in sixth form, I didn’t want a U grade again (that would be peak). As long as I knew the fundamental principles for each topic, referred to the questions I had, made precise notes for those questions, had a go with textbook questions (in class and homework), then I’d be feel ready to try exam style questions and not be fussed if I got it wrong or make any mistakes. This wasn’t an overnight process as well, I spent roughly 7+ hours on top of lessons per week, which is much more than what others typically did, but I was very determined to bag an A from the beginning, so yeah. Glad to know this video was decent, cheers!✊

[@hasinaghanizada6082]

@@aldrichcervania8833 thank you so much i appreciate the response! how often would you say you were doing exam questions and would you re-do the questions every few months for eg

[@aldrichcervania8833]

So, every end of topic, my teacher would set us an “end of topic” test in lesson, and before all of those end of topic exams, I’d go over the 2007 - 2015 past papers related to that topic before that test. On mathsphysicstutor, there’s a link which organises all the topics as one paper, and I’d go through them and ensure I understood exam styled questions. During the holidays, that’s when I’d go through the actual papers in exam conditions. A couple weeks before the real exams, I did the papers again. It’s worth mentioning that I didn’t just remember the questions, and jotted what I remembered. That’s not learning. I learnt everything from first principles, so that in the exam, the way I’d approach questions is “what do I know already, and how can I apply that?” It’s that mindset that allows me to answer any question despite it being reworded, and not being phased with questions that are designed to throw you off, or questions I’ve never seen before

[@alialmeerahmed6994]

Thank you for this great video. I’m wondering how much you revised in total for Each subject per week?

[@aldrichcervania8833]

At least 2 hours after school. I was hungry to do well so I was super motivated to work. I also thought about school as a 9am-5pm job, and since my school is 9am-3pm, an extra 2 hours shouldn’t be an issue tbf. On the weekend it varies depending on homework/difficulty of lessons/personal things/hobbies/etc, but usually I’d work at least 3-4 hours on Saturday and Sunday