For many GCSE Geography students, case studies are the most intimidating part of revision. There are names, stats, places and processes to remember — and it’s easy to feel like there’s too much to cram. In this post, I’ll share some simple, confidence-building ways to revise AQA case studies effectively and without the panic. 1. Focus on Just One Case Study at a Time Trying to revise all your case studies at once can quickly become overwhelming. It’s more effective to go deep on one, then move to the next. ✅ Tip: Create a one-page revision sheet for each case study — and keep it visual and simple. 2. Use…

Remembering quotes for English Literature exams can feel like an impossible task — especially when students are told to “just memorise them.” But there are smarter, calmer ways to build quote confidence. In this post, I’ll share five practical strategies for learning Macbeth quotes that don’t involve rewriting them endlessly. 1. Use Short, Powerful Lines Students often focus on long, complicated quotes — but short lines are easier to learn and just as powerful. ✅ Example: “Is this a dagger which I see before me”Tip: Create a list of 5–7 key lines like this and link each to a theme (e.g. ambition, guilt). 2. Organise Quotes by Theme or Character…

GCSE Maths word problems can make even confident students freeze. It’s not that they can’t do the maths — it’s that they don’t know where to start. In this post, I’ll walk through five common mistakes students make when tackling word problems, and how to help them overcome each one calmly and clearly. 1. Not Reading the Whole Question Many students skim the question and jump straight to the numbers. The problem? They often miss the key detail that changes everything — like whether it’s about percentages or ratios. ✅ Fix: Read the question twice. Ask yourself: What is the question really asking me to do? 2. Trying to Solve…