GCSE Maths study skills
The list below is a first bash at a study skills handout for GCSE Maths students…
Some quick hints for studying Maths again…
- You are not alone – get to know other members of the class – you will realise that we are all up the same creek in the same kyak paddling in the same direction.
- Work with other people in the class – after a few weeks, you will probably be sitting with people you get on with and who are working at roughly the same pace as you are. If you get stuck, try talking through problems. Try explaining something you understand to somone who hasn’t quite got it yet.
- Get the textbook – and use it (more on this later)
- Get an A4 ringbinder – and keep it organised (more later)
- Understanding = Familiarity You learn Maths by doing it – so do plenty
- Little and often – allocate a regular time each week to do maths homework – same time, same place seems to work best for most people
- Use support – you can get extra help and if you can arrive 10 minutes early you can ask extra questions. Don’t let small problems turn into big ones.
- Keep a list of questions – make notes on things you found hard as you do the homework each week
- Record your progress – tick things off on the summary scheme of work as we cover them