How to Revise Maths - Year 11 (2019) - Revision Guide

Sep 5, 2026

A practical revision guide for Year 11 students on effective Maths preparation and parental support. It outlines steps to build a clear topic list using revision cards, practice exam feedback, scheme of work resources, and checklists. It recommends planning revision in short 20–30 minute sessions in a distraction-free space, adding motivational rewards, and prioritizing active problem-solving over passive textbook reading. It also suggests using internet resources such as topic-based question and video sites, plus structured daily practice.

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Pages21

Reading Time53 min

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What can you do to help your child with Maths revision?

1. Make a list of topics to revise

2. Plan when (and where) to revise

3. Have little treats and things to look forward to

4. Don’t just read through the textbook!

5. Use the internet

How to Revise Maths What can you do to help your child with Maths revision? Mr Whittaker Teacher of Mathematics Second in Charge of Maths (responsible for KS4) [Whittaker_T@bexleygs.co.uk](Whittaker_T@bexleygs.co.uk) 1. Make a list of topics to revise -Revision cards -Contents page of a revision guide -Feedback from practice exam papers -Scheme of work (link on Google Classroom) -Revision checklist BGS KS4 Maths Website Link to here should be on Google Classroom Link to resources Page numbers refer to CGP Complete Revision and Practice book Corbett Maths sells excellent revision cards. They have QR links on the back which take you to revision videos, exam questions and solutions for the topic on the front of the card. [https://corbettmaths.com/revision-cards/](https://corbettmaths.com/revision-cards/) These revision cards are made specifically for Edexcel, and have a lot of detail on each card. [https://www.amazon.co.uk/REVISE-Edexcel-Mat](https://www.amazon.co.uk/REVISE-Edexcel-Mat)[hematics-Higher-Revision/dp/129217322X](hematics-Higher-Revision/dp/129217322X) 2. Plan when (and where) to revise Make sure it is a quiet space. Remove distractions ( [e.g. mobile](e.g. mobile) phone, computer games) Plan to work in 20 to 30 minute chunks. Take (short) breaks. 3. Have little treats and things to look forward to. Rewards can help keep people motivated. Make sure these come after revision! Healthy (but tasty) snacks are a good choice. 4. Don’t just read through the textbook! The only way to revise maths is to do maths. [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revise-Edexcel-Mathematics-Revisi](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Revise-Edexcel-Mathematics-Revisi)[on-Workbook/dp/1292210885/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encodi](on-Workbook/dp/1292210885/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_14_t_0?_encodi)ng=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QY112608TYXD2S1NCYSK You can purchase the CGP Complete Revision and Practice Book via ParentPay for £5.57 (RRP £10 .99) (Pay by 4th October and it should be in school by half term.) [https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/gcse/maths/mxhs](https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/gcse/maths/mxhs)[ ](https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/secondary-books/gcse/maths/mxhs)[43-gcse-maths-edexcel-complete-revision-pr](43-gcse-maths-edexcel-complete-revision-pr) 5. Use the internet. The internet is like having your own personal teacher who is available for you whenever you like. Find which resources you like the most. Then use them to practice the topics on your revision list. [https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/gcse/](https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/gcse/) [https://corbettmaths.com/](https://corbettmaths.com/) This website has some fantastic revision videos. The 5-a-day section is a great way to do some maths every single day. There is a choice of difficulty and the answers are available [https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/gcse/](https://corbettmaths.com/5-a-day/gcse/) Exam questions and solutions by topic, with links to videos to help you revise. [http://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html](http://www.mathsgenie.co.uk/gcse.html)

FAQs

How can parents help their child build a Maths revision plan?

Make a list of topics to revise using revision cards, a revision guide contents page, feedback from practice exam papers, and the scheme of work. Use a revision checklist and available resources linked through Google Classroom.

What is the best way to schedule Maths revision?

Choose a quiet space and remove distractions. Work in short 20 to 30 minute chunks, take brief breaks, and plan where and when revision will happen.

Why isn’t reading the textbook alone enough for Maths revision?

Because the only effective way to revise Maths is to do Maths. Practice the topics actively using questions and solutions rather than only rereading explanations.

Sep 5, 2026

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