👊 Final Equation: Effort + Focus = Marks

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Jen - Primrose Kitten
May 14, 2025

📅 Thursday 15th May 📅

Hi guys!

GCSE Maths Paper 1 is next up, so we’re just checking in with some last minute tips that might just give you the edge.

Scroll down for some tips!

✔️ 3 Smart Maths Tips for the Night Before

✅ 1. Don't Just Watch – Try One
Watching worked examples is great but pausing to try it yourself is even better. Use our YouTube playlist for high-impact revision:
▶️ Watch here

✍️ Tip: Pick your weakest topic(s) and do 3–4 questions from it now. A little focused effort goes a long way.

🔍 2. Show Every Step – Even for “Easy” Questions
You can get marks even if your final answer is wrong but only if you’ve shown your working. Whether it's rearranging equations or drawing a pie chart, every step counts.

Double-check: Have you shown how you got to your answer? It might mean the difference between a 3 and a 4... or a 5 and a 6.

🧠 3. Use the Marks to Guide You
If a question’s worth 4 marks, you’ll usually need 3–4 clear steps or points. Don’t stop at the first thing that comes to mind: there’s more to show.

Think: “Have I done enough for the marks?” Then check back over your answer just to be sure.

🎓 Live Night-Before LIVE Sessions – Final Confidence Boost!

Join us live the night before your exam for a calm, focused revision session that walks through tricky topics, key question types, and quick-win tips.

📅 Wednesday 14th May – Paper 1 Masterclasses:

  • 4–5pm – Foundation

  • 5–6pm – Higher

🎟️ Access these sessions (plus all others) through our full GCSE Maths Masterclass:
👉 Subscribe for 1 month here

It’s not £99 if you’re just joining for the final month - you’ll also get full walkthroughs, videos, papers, and live access to all upcoming sessions.

📄 Predicted Papers If You Prefer To Just Practice

Want just the papers and mark schemes without the full course?
👉 Download Maths Predicted Papers

Try one tonight if you have the mental capacity, just to focus on timing and clarity. You don’t need to do the whole thing, even 20 minutes will help.

Best of luck for Paper 1 - we’re crossing everything for you!

The Primrose Kitten Team 🐾

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