Year 11 GCSE Tips For All 8s and 9s (What I wish I knew) | Back to School

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02:14 How to revise
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07:52 When should you start revising
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[@udokafintelmann6803]

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[@parthipansaranyan6606]

Will it help me cuz i am in year 10

[@Arun-fb3yv]

Parthipan Saranyan yes start early

[@parthipansaranyan6606]

@@Arun-fb3yv ok nice ty

[@ninjasway9897]

Udoka What are the best youtubers for revisions ?

[@acidic3953]

can you make a video on how to use anki pls

[@izi-eb6yn]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Teachers never tell us how to revise they just expect us to know how to do it AND balance being teenagers! The most I've learnt is from my peers 😂

[@ateamacad]

Teacher's themselves are out of touch with how to revise or to focus - think about the last time they did an exam

[@fahim_betaa]

My maths teacher did when she realised the whole class was failing in yr 7

[@misan2002]

Seems like a your school problem. My teachers made so many assemblies telling us how to revise

[@maxmackenzie7187]

its not hard, i cant already tell you're leaving school with ass grades because you're making an excuse for not knowing how to revise? get a grip mate

[@fahim_betaa]

@@maxmackenzie7187 mate you need to know how, what, and when to revise, you don't just know it. Nonsense

[@l75rd83]

Anyone with good grades will revise. Easy option: do small amounts each day; Don’t fall behind! EDIT: How you can become the near top, if not the top academic student in your year: Study everyday, make sure you Pre-read material before it’s taught if you can. Learn the concepts, note what the teacher says, Use active recall and spaced repetition (flashcards, recall information). Do lots of practice, like an instrument you won’t learn or become better unless you practice (homework and past papers). Learn more in depth about the topic, look at material your not taught which links to the area (study guides, KZbin). You want to put in 3+ hours daily. I challenge you to do what Iv mentioned, study daily and really, really study hard for a test and see what you get. (If you study like that from the start of a topic you should easily be getting A’s. You could even take the day off before a test and still get an A. Good luck :)

[@guydavis1609]

i got 8s and 9s and didn't revise outside school once gcses are so much easier than you think

[@OmarionVlogs]

@@guydavis1609 everyone is different

[@ateamacad]

Absolutely doing a little consistently as oppose to more one off goes a long way

[@guydavis1609]

@@NM14825 sorry Nial, teacher assessed grades disagree

[@jzv2202]

@@NM14825 niall is jealous

[@zara9267]

summarised: 1. know where you want to go with the subjects (long-term/short-term) - do you want these GCSEs to do A-Levels or a specific job? - GOAL SETTING, what grade/percentage are you aiming for? 2. know how to revise - what worked for you in the past on the test you did really well on? - e.g. mindmaps, flashcards, making notes, practise papers etc. 3. understand content > memorising content - becomes more interesting, more memorable - easier to answer and understand weirdly/differently-worded questions - teaching someone else a topic develops your own understanding of it thus is is more memorable 4. work smart, not hard - more effective revision > more revision - active recall --> practise questions/papers, flashcards, questioned by a friend - actively revise (not passively) otherwise you won't remember it - DON'T PROCRASTINATE 5. discuss the content - develops understanding (talking it through makes it clearer, other people help you understand) - repetition cements knowledge 6. give yourself time to revise - around 2-3 months (to understand, to give you time if you procrastinate, to give you time to figure out what works best) - revise even when there's no exams (develops understanding, cements knowledge, reduces stress/difficulty later) 7. use your teachers - ask for help in the lesson if you're stuck (instead of last minute panic and then you still don't understand) 8. structure revision - prioritise the subjects you struggle with and the subjects most important for you - make a timetable (topics, dates) 9. have fun - chill sometimes, have 'me' time, unwind, relax, have fun - have breaks in your revison - make the revision fun (pretty flashcards, listen to music, get comfortable with setting/noise/NO distractions)

[@ahmedbedair1869]

thank you so much :))

[@nocrumbswereleft1599]

thank you

[@miri2006]

i have my mock exams starting on the 15th of november - haven't revised at all apart from my homework. i'm such a bad procrastinator, and my grades aren't exactly where i want them to be. i'm going to start taking my revision seriously though, wish me luck guys! update: guys i failed physics AGAIN. i feel so sick rn 🙁 update, 30th Aug 2022: hiii i received my GCSE results 5 days ago, i'll list them here; eng lit: 8 eng lang: 8 geography: 7 french: 7 biology: 6 chemistry: 6 physics: 6 (i'm so happy abt that LOL) maths: 5 art: 5 (i kinda gave up in the last two months lmfao) h&c (theory+controlled assessment: d2* (9) h&c (practical): d2 (8/9) all in all, i'm satisfied with my grades. of course covid had an impact with everything, but regardless i think i did pretty well :)

[@asiaahmed373]

Good luck with your mocks! I also have mine in Nov

[@ellagracexx322]

Good luck , I wish you the best ✨

[@usmaniqbal5493]

exact same scenariom, good luck

[@Huss_110]

good luck, you can do it!

[@h4ni_713]

Yhhh you got this good luck :))

[@umxr662]

Honestly for maths I use maths genie to revise its top tier📈

[@ateamacad]

yes it is and you can also use corbettmaths

[@umxr662]

@@ateamacad Yh true

[@globalcomparisons1973]

Honestly for maths i don’t get a thing about. my mind goes blank when i even look at that shit.

[@umxr662]

@@globalcomparisons1973 it’s calm bro dw trust the process

[@powpowpow9743]

@@ateamacad yeahh they both are. My maths teacher always recommended these websites to revise for maths lol

[@chvuvh8965]

“What I wish I knew” how’s man complaining when he’s got 8s and 9s in his gcse’s

[@weebtrash108]

I know someone who got all 9s, bit of a bruh moment

[@chvuvh8965]

@@weebtrash108 I'll delete this comment if get above 7 in all my gcse's

[@isuzuke]

@@chvuvh8965 When is your gsce

[@chvuvh8965]

@@isuzuke next year

[@blunthour8000]

@@chvuvh8965 hoping this comment is deleted

[@Sam.Kramer]

2:58 This is so true: linking info to other bits of info was such a game changer for me - it is proven that thinking of information in 'linked systems'/batches reinforces the ability to recall any small piece of it!!

[@user-id3nj2ll5l]

Can u show how many Anki cards and decks u ended up with at the end of year 11? Like a “Anki flashcards set up tour”

[@anno2734]

that would be very helpful if he did

[@finng3098]

just use seneca, hegarty maths etc. and you'll be fine

[@itliterallysaysyouaresus4762]

i love seneca

[@bjdmcvxd7542]

Seneca is only so good though. It helps give you a basic knowledge but it doesn't really give you practice for what comes up in a exam. I would use seneca and then afterwards do past papers

[@itliterallysaysyouaresus4762]

@@bjdmcvxd7542 i only used seneca fir one of my subjects on my y10 mocks and that’s the subject i git the highest mark on bc i remembered the seneca exam question style questions lmaooo

[@qy-exotic7717]

i thought only my area did that. anyone did bedrock too?

[@harryhubbleday8465]

Pretty helpful all year 10’s and 11’s listen to him! I got eight 9’s and two 8’s all the tips I could think of, he said them 😂. Also, Seneca has courses on pretty much every subject at GCSE so use this (it’s a brilliant form of active recall).

[@wolfgaming538]

I USE SENECA and it helped

[@muizHD]

Yo bro I want all 9’s please can you give me some tips I’m motivated and I think I can do it with the right advice!

[@davelygate4155]

Some would say your gifted although I would say your success is all due To your amazing work ethic and dedication mate and working smarter not harder! No Innate Talent involved your incredible!

[@ateamacad]

You said it. Consistency and dedication goes a long way

[@connormaguire7914]

I finished my A levels in june 2020 but I really enjoy watching your videos. Look forward to seeing your A level content. Keep up the good work

[@spiritshots973]

Hey I’m taking my mocks atm so thank you so much I’ve been stressin a lot and it’s so intriguing to see someone a year or two older than me doing something productive and doing it well ❤️

[@iristuber2907]

I'm in year 10 (year 11 in Northen Ireland) and I have been using your tips and they really help! This video will help me even more. I have now started using anki for 2 weeks and I love it. Please add a anki tutorial video please! I study hard to get into medical school and hopefully I will!

[@ateamacad]

Keep at it. Stay consistent and you will make it as a doctor

[@iristuber2907]

@@ateamacad thanks!

[@frcn31]

@@iristuber2907 Fire force ayee

[@iristuber2907]

@@frcn31 mhm

[@farhiyamohamed___]

Did u get into med school??

[@lucienmarcel5910]

You have always been such a great person helping others. Keep it up man been here from the start good luck in ur a-levels

[@ateamacad]

Likewise

[@GCSEALevelMaths]

You’re very inspirational!! Keep up your hard work.

[@jstrike8611]

Thanks Udoka! Long time SUB! And you just make it seem a lot less stressful and doable. I just started Year 10 but already it seems a lot more than before!

[@studysmarter]

Hey guys, I teach gcse aqa bio content on my channel so I'd love it if u guys checked it out n clicked the sub button! Thank you so much 👍

[@kernaljeffhater]

These are the type of videos that we all need! Thanks Udoka!

[@lexivava7000]

being a year 10 student with mocks just around the corner, this has really helped me and motivated me to keep working hard, thanks so much mate

[@ag_king1683]

Really appreciate the videos, its helped me figure out how to revise, keep it up bro

[@II-tt3rt]

This is super helpful I’m literally about to start studying😂 btw I love ur eyes they’re so pretty

[@udokafintelmann6803]

Thank you so much!!

[@scarletcutajar5917]

Honestly thank you so much, this really is helping me to structure and plan for revision ☺️

[@arjunrambhatla1199]

Really helpful udoka even though I'm doing my AS levels I feel this would really help GCSE students

[@ateamacad]

try and stay consistent and on top of your work for AS's

[@arjunrambhatla1199]

@@ateamacad thanks for the tip

[@nourvsthewrld6203]

for some reason, this video was the most helpful video ive ever seen. keep it up dude!!

[@sumedhasquared]

aghhh, i needed this so much

[@LuanaSilva-eu9it]

I love how he makes things get easier. THANK YOU.

[@OfentseMk]

Thank you so much for these tips really needed to hear these!!❤

[@kilove4526]

Honestly your channel gives me hope ! Wish me luck 🍀

[@studylilly275]

You really deserve a million subscribers already!

[@ateamacad]

On the way there

[@apocalyptichero2]

Another amazing video with high quality! Thanks 👍

[@jeff0376]

i just started year 11 a few days ago i SOOOO needed this

[@namelessarm6273]

Thanks! I just started yr11 today and this was really comforting.

[@cowboysdontridehorses1252]

You got this, crack those grades.

[@haydenworrall5422]

Thank you! Started year 11 this week. And have been trying to get my head around Anki for a few weeks 😭

[@terencehakurekwi8529]

Lovely video,in year 11 currently and using your effective tips and tricks.Thank you soo much

[@justtoo6899]

Really clear concise and well paced video. Thanks!

[@studylilly275]

You honestly help so many of us! And we really appreciate this!🥺☺️

[@KAF14]

Been waiting for a vid like this!! Started Y11 2 weeks ago 🙌🏻

[@_peace445]

Thank God this was on my recommended cause I really needed this

[@keanhong]

My IGCSE is starting in one month and I gotta say, you're tips are really helpful for my preparations.

[@Zo-fh2iq]

Omg the chapter thingy is so useful, thanks so much!!!

[@covenantikpeama323]

HONESTLY THANK YOU SO MUCH !!! I 1000000% NEEDED THIS, I'M IN YEAR 11 NOW AND I REALLY NEED IT

[@penelopejohnson8781]

I start mocks this week, I’m sad it’s starting a bit earlier but this video helps shorten what I need to revise for and how to as well, glad i did some summer revision tho 😅

[@vlsui66]

Just started yr 11, going to take on board this GREAT advice 👍👍

[@tmb2460]

Mate you’re always making my day with these uploads🐐

[@ateamacad]

Likewise

[@TejDhr]

THANK YOU SO MUCH MAN I’m in my second half of year 11 this really helped Thanks from Botswana 🇧🇼

[@mituledger7596]

still remember u on 1k subs and now almost 50k. QUICK. Congrats bro

[@xevnai]

As someone currently in the 9th Grade, this really gave me comfort and closure to all my fears that I might have for my future IGSCE exams. I have been always terrified and anxious when it comes to important exams (especially if they contain large amounts of content) But after watching this video, i took notes on what I need to personally improve on in terms of studying and habits to pick up overtime. As for when I actually will take them (Most likely In either 2024 or 2025) i still do think I have just a bit more time left to improve. Thank you so much for sharing these tips!

[@JadenYee]

Great video with great tips!

[@triquinity]

Thanks for this, I'm in year 11 and its pretty stressful to even think about GCSEs so this is gonna be helpful for when the time comes for exams.

[@studysmarter]

Hey guys, I teach gcse aqa bio content on my channel so I'd love it if u guys checked it out n clicked the sub button! Thank you so much 👍

[@kianpatel6461]

Amazing video udoka hope you are taking care

[@dismasjr6763]

nice video thanks for the advice udoka

[@toluo5026]

Thank you so much for this useful video I will use these tips for sure :)

[@AnimationPlaysYt]

Thank you, I just started year 11 - this helped me so much.

[@f.m4662]

Thanks, great advice !

[@neiltalmaki7477]

Thankyou so much man i have just gone into year 11 and this advice is brilliant.

[@broski1550]

Just started my final year of A levels, your videos are extremely useful!

[@udokafintelmann6803]

You got this!

[@ateamacad]

Yeah these vids also apply to alevels

[@assassinod9462]

Another awesome video thx Udoka

[@yoku-tv]

niceee vid, just started year 10 soo better get revising!

[@kiransoman7301]

Well done on your GCSE grades and well done on 45K subs

[@hpeditsf1]

yesss lets go thanks for the tips mate

[@munadiaaleshahossain772]

Thank you so much for this video!! As a year 11 student who has literally just started, this has really helped me to get a better understanding of things so thank you 😊 But I have 2 questions when do you think it's best to start doing past papers? And with so much content you have to learn for GCSE how did you manage to keep on top of everything?

[@dhairyagajera3729]

thanks udoka - i'm in yr 11 now and these tips are gonna help

[@serenedagamerxd3046]

Thanks Udoka this video is really helpful, I'm going into Year 11 tomorrow. This video deserves a like 👍.

[@rafefeatherstone4279]

good luck for tomorrow bro my first day was tuesday in y11 too. hopefully we get the grades we want come the summer💪🏼

[@thinktalk9250]

Revision is important and to test ourselves which shows how we have learnt. Great vid.

[@melisaakpnar1111]

Udoka, you are a lifesaver, trust me. And your gcse grades are amazing 👏.

[@ateamacad]

Yeah stay consistent and you can do just as well

[@laytonsewell3551]

Good content bro, keep it up!

[@yeshnavale]

Helpful as always! Also could you try to do a video on making revision palatable/fun (aka gamifying revision)?

[@CharlieBramps]

Great video! The editing is amazing…🤫

[@udokafintelmann6803]

haha I wonder who did it

[@quiquegamer5560]

Congrats for your 45k subs and this is my first day in year 10 wish me luck

[@darshh21]

Such an underrated youtuber... 🔥

[@barnaby5473]

Your Chanel is literally abt to make my life better

[@azumii_11]

Thank you!! I'm in year 9 and I'm getting ready for GCSE's and this vid will help so much!❤

[@muhammedmustafa5927]

Get ahead of the syllabus now it will help a ton

[@bakeurpotatoe5157]

literally go flat out for 2 years, if you think about it its not worth having loads of funny moments in class as you won't remember them permanently however you will remember your gcse results permanently.

[@bigbeet8729]

@@bakeurpotatoe5157 play Warzone

[@freyab129]

Thank you! I started Year 11 on Tuesday :)

[@ervin6550]

Thank you so much this video was great!

[@bradysmudge]

great video, thank you!

[@alexat848]

Thank you! I'm starting year 11 tomorrow, so this will really help and has helped.

[@aileenaneto9031]

Is it possible to go to year 12 without your doing GCSEs? (Genuine question)

[@akshita1893]

yo ur voice is so calming

[@doctororeolover3236]

Hey Udoka, I love the videos, can you do a video on what you are doing for a-levels?

[@theadventurer7259]

I like how he's so calmed all the time. Maybe, that's also one of the reasons he does good in the exams.

[@ahmedmafz0897]

Thanks i needed this as i am a year 9 and i have just started my courses.

[@m1anti261]

APPRECIATE THIS!

[@musaraza5195]

Good editing!!!

[@shizasoomro8319]

this genuinely helped me

[@mrspirit2486]

Thank you so much man you deserve many more subs I will ask my friends to sub to you

[@henryharrison5945]

This video has really helped me as I started Year 11 today.

[@cowboysdontridehorses1252]

Good luck bro, you got this.

[@anitasharma-vx6vv]

Great information Udoko. Thankyou

[@udokafintelmann6803]

*Udoka

[@iliagluhchev2821]

Thank you very much, dude!

[@studysmarter]

Hey guys, I teach gcse aqa bio content on my channel so I'd love it if u guys checked it out n clicked the sub button! Thank you so much 👍

[@urimim.5317]

Thanks Udoka!

[@theunnamed18]

a megumi pfp? Hellooo jjk fan! Are you also in year 11?

[@therealpatrickbateman372]

Love your content , it’s like a professional ytuber

[@matildahancock415]

this helped me so much

[@jesuslovesyou1]

Keep Going Udoka :)

[@josh.299]

I have just started year 11.. thank you for this video!

[@cowboysdontridehorses1252]

You got this ;)

[@potatogodd]

Hi, I discovered your channel there are 5 hours or something like that so I hope you will continue youtube as long as possible :)

[@udokafintelmann6803]

I will try my best

[@isaacowolabi4933]

love your videos very very intresting thanks mate

[@ma4_life305]

Thanks for the advice and motivation I’m going in to year 10 😃

[@Mirian..]

How did you do in your GCSES

[@dontuse897]

THANKS SO MUCH!

[@soul6801]

Thank you for clearing my mind

[@norofffen9327]

This man literally helped me from a set 5 student from a set 1 student!!!

[@hassanziara8427]

your English grammar proves otherwise

[@7xenonian7]

Thanks, this really eased my mibd a bit