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Everything You Need to Know About Your GCSE Maths Resit – We’ve Got You Covered! 🔢

2 months until the first GCSE maths exam! Are you ready?

I know resitting GCSE Maths can feel tough, and it’s perfectly natural to feel a mix of emotions right now—frustration, anxiety, maybe even a bit of dread. But here’s the thing: needing a second chance doesn’t define your ability or potential. In fact, it shows your resilience and determination to keep pushing forward, which is something to be really proud of!

The good news? You’re not alone in this, and we’re here to help make sure you’re fully prepared to turn this resit into a success. With the right support and some focused practice, you can walk into those exams in November feeling confident and ready to show the examiners just how capable you are. Here’s everything you need to know and all the resources we’ve got lined up to help you succeed:

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📅 Important Exam Dates

  • Paper 1 (Non-calculator): 6th November 2024

  • Paper 2 (Calculator): 8th November 2024

  • Paper 3 (Calculator): 12th November 2024

Mark these dates on your calendar and let's make sure you’re ready to smash them!

📝 Predicted Papers for the November Series

We’ve created predicted papers for both AQA and Edexcel based on what’s most likely to come up in the November exams. These papers are designed to give you a realistic idea of the questions you’ll face, so you can practice under exam conditions.

🎥 Weekly Tutorials on Key Foundation Skills

Every week, we’re running live tutorials aimed specifically at Foundation students. These focus on the key skills you’ll need to succeed, including:

  • Fractions, decimals, and percentages

  • Solving equations

  • Handling ratios and proportions

  • Tackling geometry questions confidently

If you miss a session, don’t worry! We record them, so you can watch the tutorials whenever it suits you.

🔢 Thousands of Practice Questions

To really nail down your understanding, we have thousands of questions available for you to practice on. These cover every topic you’ll need for the Foundation paper, helping you:

  • Reinforce your learning

  • Get quicker at solving problems

  • Build the confidence to ace your exam

We’ve even included detailed solutions to help you understand where you’re going right (and where you might need a bit more revision).

💡 Top Tips to Show Off to the Examiner

  1. Work through the entire question: Even if you’re unsure, always show your working! You can still pick up marks for method.

  2. Check your answers carefully: If time allows, go back and check your answers for careless mistakes.

  3. Use the correct units and labels: Don’t lose easy marks by forgetting to include the units in your answers.

  4. Focus on your weak areas: Use the tutorials, practice questions, and predicted papers to target topics you’re struggling with the most.

We're Here to Help!

If you're feeling stuck or unsure about anything, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re here to support you every step of the way, whether you need extra help on a tricky topic or just some advice on exam technique.

Ready to get started? Access the predicted papers, tutorials, and practice questions here: Click here to start revising

You’ve got this! Let’s make sure you’re prepared, confident, and ready to ace your Maths resit in November. 🙌