Seaford College · Year 10 · 2026

Ander's Easter Revision Plan

27 March – 19 April 2026 · Internal mocks from 20 April · Built around sport fixtures, dyslexia and ADHD learning strategies

Biology Chemistry Physics Maths Geography English Lang + Lit Computing Design Technology BTEC Business

Rules & Tools

The principles that make every session count — read this first.

The core problem: Ander defaults to finding the answer and moving through material — this creates the feeling of revision without the memory work. Seneca is specifically problematic because scrolling to the answer gives the illusion of learning without any recall. Every session below is structured so the answer is only seen after an unaided attempt.
The recall-first rule — applies to every single session
Before starting: Close everything. Attempt to write or say what is already known about today's topic. 5 minutes, no notes. This activates memory and shows what gaps exist.

After every session: A parent asks 3–5 verbal questions from the session content. Ander answers without notes. If fewer than 3 out of 5 correct: the topic repeats tomorrow.

The standard: A session only counts if the end-of-session test is passed. Watching videos without the test at the end is not revision.
Session structure — same for every subject
1
Cold recall · 5 min
Before any learning: write everything already known. Notes closed. Shows gaps and activates memory.
2
Active learning · 25 min
Watch video or work examples. Pause and speak aloud. Draw diagrams in colour. Never re-read notes passively.
3
Practice questions · 15 min
PMT, SaveMyExams or Maths Genie. Notes closed, timed. Circle every missed mark-scheme word — these become index cards.
4
End test · 5 min
Parent asks 3–5 verbal questions. No notes. Spoken answers. If fewer than 3 correct: topic repeats tomorrow. This is what makes the session count.
Approved tools
GCSE Maths Tutor (YouTube) ✓ proven
Maths only. Watch, pause at each example, attempt before solution appears. Follow immediately with 10 Maths Genie questions on the same topic. Never watch without practising straight after.
Physics and Maths Tutor (PMT)
Best source of topic-by-topic past paper questions for all sciences, Maths and Geography. Notes closed when attempting. Circle every missed mark-scheme word — these become the personal vocabulary list.
SaveMyExams
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Computing, English. Use the questions — not the notes. Attempt questions first. Consult notes only when a question reveals a gap.
Maths Genie
Graded questions (Grade 4–8) with worked solutions. Start at Grade 5 per topic, push to Grade 7 when confident. Never look at the worked solution before completing in full.
MyGCSE Science (videos)
Biology, Chemistry, Physics introductions. Variable quality — if unclear within 2 minutes, switch to BBC Bitesize. Pause after every concept, look away, say what was explained before continuing.
Craig n Dave (YouTube)
Computing only. Write each definition in own words immediately after hearing it — not copied from screen. End each Computing session with a verbal definition test.
Educake
Chemistry and Biology only. No-hints mode. Cover the lower half of the screen with a piece of paper before starting. Wrong answers written in notebook by hand — not just clicked through.
Index cards (physical)
One concept per card. Front: question. Back: 3–5 facts only. Read the front, attempt the answer aloud, then flip. A parent can quiz from these in the car, at meals, in 5-minute gaps — this is the most effective memory tool available.
Seneca — restricted use only
The scroll-to-answer problem makes this unreliable for Ander. If used at all: cover lower half of screen with paper first. Answer verbally before uncovering. Otherwise use PMT or SaveMyExams instead.
Daily rhythm
Morning · 9:30 start
Hardest subject first — Biology or Geography. Timer on desk. 45–55 min session max.
Mid-morning · 11:00
Second session — Maths or sciences. 15 min break between sessions. Not screen time — move around.
Afternoon · 2:30
Third session — medium effort subject or past paper practice. No session longer than 55 min.
Evening · 7:00–7:15
Index card quiz only — 10–15 min. Parent holds cards, Ander answers verbally. Never a full session in the evening.
Dyslexia + ADHD adaptations
No long reading
Never read more than one paragraph before doing something with the content — draw it, say it, answer a question about it.
Verbal over written
Spoken recall is as valid as written. Explaining a concept aloud to a parent is excellent revision — arguably better than writing notes.
Colour in diagrams
Actual coloured pens for every diagram and mind map. Different colour per category. Colour creates distinct memory hooks.
Wall displays
Stick mind maps on the bedroom wall. Walking past and glancing at them is passive revision that genuinely works for visual learners.
Visible timer
Physical timer on the desk. Knowing the session ends in 45 min makes starting easier. Critical for ADHD.
Parent card quizzing
Car journeys, mealtimes, 5-minute gaps. Compounding repetition over days is more effective than hour-long re-reads.

Week 1 · 28 March – 4 April

Priority: Biology (exam is Day 1, Monday 20 April) and Geography foundation. Biology gets a session or card review every day this week.

Biology exam is the very first mock — Monday 20 April 8:45am. Everything else in Week 1 supports this. If only one week of revision happens, it must be this one.
Sat 28
Rugby festival Worthing 10am + Athletics Crawley 12pm — clash day. No structured revision.
Car journey: parent holds Biology index cards made on Friday at school. Ander answers each verbally — no looking. 10 minutes. Zero pressure, genuine value.
9:30
Session 1
Biology
Cell Structure B1 Test at end
Cold recall (5 min): Write everything known about cells — no notes.
Video: MyGCSE Science B1 or BBC Bitesize Cell Biology. Pause after prokaryotic cell — draw from memory, label, check. Pause after eukaryotic cell — same. One colour per organelle type.
Questions: SaveMyExams AQA Biology — Cell Structure topic. Notes closed, timed. Circle every missed mark-scheme word → index cards.
End test: "What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?" · "Name 3 organelles and their functions" · "What does the mitochondria do?"
11:00
Session 2
Geography
Tectonic Hazards Test at end
Cold recall (5 min): Write all plate boundary types from memory.
Video: Tutor2u Geography blast videos. Draw each boundary type in colour — label the hazard produced at each.
Questions: SaveMyExams AQA Geography — Natural Hazards. Timed. Circle missed mark-scheme words.
End test: "Describe two types of plate boundary" · "What hazard occurs at a destructive margin and why?"
Evening
7pm · 10 min
Cards
Biology B1 card recall
Parent holds B1 index cards. Ander answers verbally, no looking. 10 minutes. First spaced repetition pass.
9:30
Biology
Digestion & Enzymes B3 Test at end
Draw digestive system from memory, label each organ. Draw enzyme lock-and-key diagram. Speak aloud: "Amylase is produced in the salivary glands and breaks down starch into maltose." PMT Biology B3 questions — notes closed.
End test: "Where is bile produced and what does it do?" · "Optimum pH for pepsin?" · "Which enzyme digests lipids?"
11:00
Maths
Index Laws Test at end
GCSE Maths Tutor — Index Laws video. Pause at every example, attempt before solution. Write at top of page and keep visible: (a^m)^n = a^(mn) and x² means x×x NOT 2x. Maths Genie — Index Laws PDF — Grades 5, 6, 7 in order.
End test: Parent picks 3 questions from Maths Genie answers and reads aloud.
2:30
Geography
Earthquake case studies Test at end
One HIC earthquake (Japan 2011) + one LIC earthquake. One index card per case study — exactly 5 facts: location / cause / primary effects / secondary effects / one response. SaveMyExams Geography — case study questions.
End test: Parent reads case study name, Ander recites 4 of 5 facts without the card.
Evening
Parent quizzes B1 and B3 cards. 10 min. B1 second exposure — it should be firming up. Cards failed twice → "keep testing" pile.
9:30
Biology
Respiration B9 + Blood & Heart B4 Test at end
Draw and write aerobic vs anaerobic word equations — speak them. Heart diagram — draw and trace blood flow aloud. PMT Biology — B9 and B4 questions.
End test: "Write the aerobic respiration word equation" · "Trace a red blood cell from lungs to body and back."
11:00
Maths
Equations of Lines + Simultaneous Equations Test at end
GCSE Maths Tutor — Equations of Lines. Teacher specifically flagged this as a gap. Then Simultaneous Equations video. Maths Genie — Equations of Lines PDF.
End test: Parent gives two coordinate pairs verbally, Ander finds the equation of the line.
2:30
Geography
Tropical Storms + 8-minute timing practice Test at end
Tropical storm index card — 5 facts. Then: set timer for 8 minutes, answer one 6-mark question from SaveMyExams. Stop at 8 min regardless. This is timing discipline practice — not answer quality practice. Mark scheme after.
End test: Recite tropical storm card from memory.
Evening
Parent quizzes B1, B3, B9, B4 cards. Third exposure for B1 and B3 — solidifying now.
9:30
Biology
Health & Disease B5–B7 Test at end
Draw: types of pathogen (bacteria, virus, fungus, protist) — one disease example each, in colour. Draw immune response as a flow diagram — speak it aloud. BBC Bitesize — Health & Disease. PMT — disease questions.
End test: "Difference between communicable and non-communicable?" · "Name 4 pathogens with a disease example each."
11:00
Chemistry
Atomic Structure C1 + Periodic Table C2 Test at end
BBC Bitesize — Atomic Structure. Draw Bohr models for first 20 elements. Write periodic table trends as full sentences with explanation: "Reactivity increases down Group 1 because the outer electron is further from the nucleus and more easily lost." PMT Chemistry C1/C2.
End test: "Describe the trend in atomic radius across Period 2" — must be a full sentence.
2:30
Maths
Sine Rule + Cosine Rule Test at end
GCSE Maths Tutor — Sine Rule then Cosine Rule separately. Teacher flagged: matching incorrect sides/angles, rearranging Cosine when a=b. Write formula before every question. Sine Rule PDF + Cosine Rule PDF.
End test: Parent describes a triangle verbally, Ander decides which rule, writes formula, solves.
Evening
Parent quizzes earthquake + tropical storm cards. Third exposure for earthquake cards.
9:30
Biology
Plant Tissues & Photosynthesis B4.6–4.9, B8 Test at end
Draw leaf cross-section in colour. Write photosynthesis equation from memory. Draw 3 limiting factor graphs — light, CO₂, temperature. Speak: "The limiting factor is the one in shortest supply." BBC Bitesize — Photosynthesis. PMT — photosynthesis questions.
End test: "What are the three limiting factors and why does each limit the rate?"
11:00
Physics
Energy Resources P3 Test at end
BBC Bitesize — Energy. Draw table: source / renewable? / reliability / environmental impact. Colour: renewable = green, non-renewable = red. For calculations: write equation → substitute → calculate. PMT Physics P3.
End test: "Name 3 renewables. One advantage and disadvantage each."
2:30
Computing
Binary, Hex, Data Representation Test at end
Craig n Dave — Edexcel 1CP2 — binary/hex/two's complement videos. Attempt every example before solution. Write each definition in own words. SaveMyExams Computing — data representation questions.
End test: Parent gives a denary number, Ander converts to binary verbally.
Evening
Parent quizzes all Biology cards. Cards failed twice → "keep testing" pile — front of queue every future card session.
9:30
Biology
Cell Cycle & Reproduction B2, B13.1–13.3 Test at end
Draw mitosis stages (4 stages labelled). Draw meiosis. Speak: "Mitosis → 2 identical diploid cells. Meiosis → 4 unique haploid gametes." PMT — cell division questions.
End test: "Difference between mitosis and meiosis? Where does each occur?"
11:00
Biology
First timed past paper section Mark scheme after
45 minutes. Notes fully closed. No checking mid-paper. After: go through mark scheme and circle every word that was NOT in Ander's answer. Write these on new index cards. The pattern of missed words across sessions reveals the vocabulary gap — this is the most important diagnostic of the holiday.
2:30
English
English Language — Q4 technique Test at end
SaveMyExams IGCSE English Language — Q4 question. Read extract. Write 3 PEEL paragraphs in 20 minutes. PEEL: Point (name technique) → Evidence (quote) → Effect (precise effect on reader) → Link (back to question).
End test: "In paragraph 2, what technique did you identify and what was its precise effect?"
Evening
Week 1 complete. Geography case study cards only — 10 min. Everything else rests. The brain consolidates during downtime.

Week 2 · 5–11 April

Biology moves to reinforcement (daily cards + one past paper). New content: Chemistry, Physics, Maths consolidation, English, DT, Business.

Sat 4
Long away trip to Bedford Athletics Stadium. No structured revision.
Car journey each way: parent quizzes Biology and Geography index cards verbally. 10 min each way.
9:30
Maths
Probability & Statistics Test at end
GCSE Maths Tutor — Probability Trees, then cumulative frequency (separate videos). Maths Genie Probability PDF — Grade 5 then Grade 7. End test: parent reads a probability scenario, Ander draws the tree and calculates.
11:00
Chemistry
Structure & Bonding C3 + Chemical Changes C5 Test at end
Draw ionic, covalent and metallic bonding. Write one sentence about properties each produces. Reactivity series from memory. BBC Bitesize Bonding + Chemical Changes. Every answer a full sentence. PMT C3/C5.
End test: "Why does ionic bonding result in high melting points?" — full sentence required.
2:30
Geography
Development Gap + Nigeria case study Test at end
BBC Bitesize — Changing Economic World. Nigeria index card — 5 facts. SaveMyExams Geography — development questions. End test: recite Nigeria card from memory.
Evening
Parent quizzes Biology "keep testing" pile. These failed cards take priority in every card session until passed twice in a row.
9:30
Physics
Molecules P6 + Forces in Balance P8 Test at end
Draw particle arrangements for solid/liquid/gas in colour. Hooke's Law: write equation, substitute, calculate — never calculate without writing the equation first. Free body diagrams for 4 scenarios. PMT P6/P8. End test: parent describes a scenario, Ander draws the free body diagram.
11:00
Maths
Transformations + Trigonometry Test at end
GCSE Maths Tutor — Trigonometry. Write SOHCAHTOA triangle at top of every trig question until automatic. Maths Genie Trigonometry PDF. End test: parent describes a triangle, Ander solves step by step verbally.
2:30
English
English Literature — Poetry comparison technique Test at end
Mrs Rumsey — Edexcel IGCSE Poetry. BLOT structure: Both poems intro / Link theme / One poem in detail / The other in detail. Zooming in: not "the poet uses metaphor" but "the word 'shattered' implies destruction is sudden and total, making the reader feel..." 20-min timed essay. End test: "What did you zoom in on in each poem and what effect did you explain?"
Evening
Geography cards — HIC earthquake, LIC earthquake, tropical storm, Nigeria. Parent quizzes. Failed cards → "keep testing" pile.
9:30
Chemistry
Analysis C12 + Atmosphere C13 + Resources C14 Test at end
Tests for gases — draw results table, use colour pens for each result. Atmosphere timeline — draw in colour, one colour per era. PMT Chemistry. Write 3 facts per section as full sentences. End test: "Test for oxygen / hydrogen / CO₂ — what is each result?"
11:00
Physics
Motion P9 + Force and Motion P10 Test at end
Draw distance-time and velocity-time graphs — label every feature. Teacher gap: linking forces to motion in multi-step problems. Practice: for each graph section, write (1) what the motion is and (2) what force is causing it. BBC Bitesize Forces. PMT P9/P10. End test: parent sketches a velocity-time graph, Ander describes the motion and identifies the force.
2:30
Geography
UK Economy + Resource Management Test at end
BBC Bitesize — Resource Management. Peru micro hydro + Amazon gas — one index card each, 5 facts. SaveMyExams Geography. End test: recite Peru hydro card from memory.
Evening
Parent quizzes full Biology card stack. "Keep testing" pile goes first.
9:30
Biology
Second timed past paper section Mark scheme after
45 min, notes closed. Circle all missed mark-scheme words. Compare this list to the one from Friday 3 April — words appearing on both lists become priority index cards. The pattern of repeated misses is the revision target.
11:00
Maths
Number: percentages, ratio, standard form Test at end
GCSE Maths Tutor — Standard Form. Maths Genie Standard Form PDF. Percentage change and ratio — show all working. End test: "Write 0.00045 in standard form" · "Simplify 24:36" — given verbally.
2:30
DT
Design Technology — theory revision Test at end
Seaford Firefly DT page + SaveMyExams AQA DT. Topics: New & Emerging Technologies, Woods and Metals (sources, stock sizes, working with, finishing). Read one section → close book → write key points from memory. End test: "Difference between hardwood and softwood? Give an example of each."
Evening
Geography full card stack. Timer drill: 30 seconds per card, 4 facts minimum. Replicates exam recall speed.
9:30
Geography
Full timed practice paper Timing is the goal
1h 30m, strict timer. Rule: 1 mark = 1 minute. 6-mark question = max 8 min. Set a separate timer per question. Stop and move on when it goes off. Partial answer at every question beats a perfect answer at two. PMT Geography past papers. Circle missed mark-scheme words.
11:00
Chemistry
Timed past paper section Sentences only
PMT Chemistry — timed section, 30 min. Every answer a full sentence with context: "Ionic compounds have high melting points because the strong electrostatic forces between oppositely charged ions require a large amount of energy to break." Not bullet points — ever.
2:30
Business
BTEC Business — Finance exam prep Test at end
Finance exam 7 May — 25% of final BTEC grade. BBC Bitesize BTEC Business Finance. Cash flow, profit, break-even. Longer-mark questions (6+ marks) from past papers specifically. Read section → close → write key points. End test: "Define gross profit margin. What does a declining margin tell a business owner?"
Evening
Computing
Networks & Hardware — definition check
Craig n Dave 1CP2 — LAN/WAN video. Write key definitions in own words. Smart Revise. End test: "Difference between LAN and WAN?" · "What is packet switching?"
9:30
Maths
Algebra: factorising, show-that questions Test at end
GCSE Maths Tutor — Factorising Quadratics. Show-that question technique: number every step, write what each step is doing. Teacher specifically flagged show-that questions as a gap. Maths Genie Factorising PDF. End test: one factorising question + one show-that question read aloud by parent.
11:00
English
English Language — transactional writing Test at end
SaveMyExams IGCSE English Language — transactional writing task. 30 min timed. Framework: choose (30 sec) → plan bullet points (2 min) → write. Check: has every paragraph used a named persuasive technique? End test: "Name two persuasive techniques you used and explain the effect of each."
Afternoon
Rest before Withdean athletics. No revision after 2pm.
9:30
Athletics Crawley 12pm — one morning session only.
Biology
Biology — "keep testing" cards only
Pull out all cards failed twice or more. Verbal recall only — no writing, no video. 45 min max then athletics.

Week 3 · 12–19 April

Consolidation and exam simulation only. No new content. Winchester athletics Saturday 18 April — all content must be covered by Friday 17.

Winchester athletics Saturday 18 April is a full travel day two days before mocks start. By this point all content must be covered. Week 3 is consolidation, timed past papers and pre-exam calm only.
9:30
Biology
Full timed mock paper Most important Biology session
1h 15m (combined) or 1h 30m (triple). Exam conditions, no notes. After: compare missed-word list to previous sessions. Words on all three lists → priority cards for the final week.
11:30
Geography
All case studies — speed drill 30 sec per card
Parent holds every Geography card. 30 seconds per card, 4 facts minimum. Any case study where Ander cannot give 4 facts in 30 seconds → daily priority list. This replicates exam recall speed.
2:30
Physics
Force and Pressure P11 + full verbal review Test at end
Last Physics topic: pressure = force/area, hydraulics, atmospheric pressure. Then speak through ALL Physics topics P3, P5, P6, P8, P9, P10, P11 from memory — hesitations noted. PMT P11. End test: "A force of 30N on 5m² — calculate pressure. Show working."
Evening
Biology priority cards — the words circled from all three past paper sessions. Parent quizzes verbally.
9:30
Maths
Full past paper — 2 hours, exam conditions Mirrors the mock
Notes closed, timer running. Write at top: (a^m)^n = a^(mn) · x² ≠ 2x · SOHCAHTOA. Show working for every question. After marking: write every topic where marks were dropped — this list is Tuesday morning's session. SaveMyExams Edexcel IGCSE Maths.
12:00
English
English Language — transactional writing (second practice) Test at end
30-min timed task. Choose → 2-min plan → write. Every paragraph must make a point, use a technique by name, link back to purpose. End test: parent asks Ander to read the strongest paragraph and explain what technique is in it.
2:30
Chemistry
Full verbal recall + Educake check Test at end
Speak through all Chemistry topics C1–C14 from memory. Then Educake Chemistry — no hints, paper over lower screen half. Wrong answers written in notebook by hand. End test: "Describe electrolysis in full sentences — what happens at each electrode and why?"
Evening
Geography — only the cards that failed the 30-second drill on Sunday. Repeat until passed.
9:30
Maths
Dropped topic fix — max 2 topics Test at end
Monday's dropped-topic list. Pick the 2 with most marks dropped. GCSE Maths Tutor video for each, then 10 Maths Genie questions. Fix 2 thoroughly — not 5 topics skimmed. End test: parent picks one question per topic and reads it aloud.
11:00
Geography
Second full timed practice paper Final dress rehearsal
Geography mock is Wednesday 22 April. Same strict timing rules — per-question timer, move on when it goes off. After marking: are the same sections still being rushed? That pattern shows where the remaining sessions should focus.
2:30
English
English Literature — final timed poetry essay Test at end
45-min timed essay. BLOT structure. Zooming in: not "the poet uses personification" but "the verb 'devours' personifies the sea as a predator, suggesting..." Mrs Rumsey poetry videos for any poem that needs a final check. End test: parent asks Ander to explain his best comparison and why it earns marks.
Evening
Biology + Chemistry cards — 5 min each. Biology priority words first.
9:30
Chemistry
Full timed past paper Sentences only
Full Chemistry paper, timed. Every answer a full sentence. After marking: compare sentence quality to the Week 2 timed section — are the sentences more developed? This is the Chemistry progress measure. PMT Chemistry past papers.
11:00
Physics
Full timed past paper Equation method only
Full Physics paper, timed. Non-negotiable: if a calculation is attempted without writing the equation first, cross it out and start again. Method marks are available even if the final answer is wrong. PMT Physics past papers.
2:30
Computing
Final definitions review Test at end
Craig n Dave 1CP2 for any uncertain topics. SaveMyExams Computing. End test: parent picks 5 terms from the Computing spec, Ander defines each in one sentence verbally.
Evening
Geography case study cards — light review only. 10 min then rest.
9:30
Biology
Vocabulary gap cards — full review Parent quiz
Compile every word circled from all three past paper mark-scheme sessions. Parent quizzes each verbally. Any still uncertain → "final cards" list for Friday. This is the culmination of the Biology strategy.
11:00
Maths
Final past paper section — slow down on early questions
Teacher noted simple errors from rushing. Rule: spend 20% more time on questions 1–8 than feels natural. Check each answer before moving on. Early questions are the reliable marks — do not sacrifice them chasing harder questions.
2:30
DT
DT — second and final theory session Test at end
PMT AQA DT. Cover anything uncertain from Week 2. Woods and metals: stock sizes, finishing processes. Read once → close → say aloud. End test: "Difference between ferrous and non-ferrous metal? Two examples of each."
Evening
Full evening off. No revision after 5pm. Two days to Winchester and the mocks. Rest is the most productive thing now.
9:30
Biology
Final vocabulary cards — verbal only · 30 min max
Parent reads each "final card" word, Ander defines verbally three times. Then the cards go away. No more Biology content work. The preparation is complete.
10:30
Geography
Mind maps on the wall — visual survey · 45 min
Spread every Geography mind map made during the holiday. Walk around them. Speak out each case study from the wall. Add anything missing in a new colour. Final Geography session.
Afternoon
English
English Language — one final Q4 paragraph · 20 min only
One paragraph. Identify one technique, explain its precise effect. Put the pen down. English Language is Monday 20 April 2:30pm — goal is quiet confidence, not cramming.
Evening
Pack for Winchester. Early night. No revision.
Sat 18
WADAC Season Opener, University of Winchester. Full travel day. No structured revision.
Car only: parent quizzes Biology vocabulary cards verbally. 10 min each way. Calm, low pressure.
Morning
Pre-exam day — light review only. Nothing new.
Biology
Keyword cards only · 30 min maximum
Parent reads cards, Ander answers verbally. No past papers, no videos. 30 minutes then stop. The work has been done.
Late morning
English
Read one anthology text · 20 min
Read Young and Dyslexic or one other set text slowly, once. Notice techniques as you read. No annotation, no notes.
Afternoon
Rest, good meal, early night. Three weeks of structured preparation are complete. Sleep is the most effective revision tool available at this stage.

Exam Fortnight

20 April – 1 May 2026 · Max 20–30 min revision on the morning of each exam. Keyword cards, verbal with parent. No past papers. Sleep and food matter more than revision now.

During the exam fortnight: revision is keyword cards only — verbal, with a parent, on the morning of each relevant exam. No long sessions, no new content, no past papers. The preparation is complete.
Week A — 20–24 April · The harder week
Monday 20 AprilDay 1 of mocks
8:45amBiology1h 30m triple / 1h 15m combined · ET 10:38 / 10:19
2:30pmEnglish Language1h 30m · ET 4:23
Breakfast: Biology keyword cards, 15 min verbal with parent only. After Biology: eat well, rest, re-read one anthology text briefly before English Language. The preparation has been done — trust it.
Tuesday 21 April
8:45amChemistry1h 30m · ET 10:38
Breakfast: write 5 Chemistry key terms from memory as full sentences. Then put the pen down. Chemistry is in good shape — the sentence-writing practice will show.
Wednesday 22 April
8:45amPhysics1h 30m · ET 10:38
2:30pmGeography1h 30m · ET 4:23
Physics breakfast: write key equations from memory once, then put them away. Geography lunch: case study cards, 10 min verbal. Timing discipline from the practice sessions will carry through.
Thursday 23 AprilToughest day
8:45amMaths2 hours · ET 11:15
Breakfast: write x² ≠ 2x and the cosine formula from memory once. Read them. Put them away. In the exam: write these reminders at the top of the paper before starting. Slow down on questions 1–8 — protect the reliable marks.
Friday 24 April
2:30pmEnglish Literature45 min · ET 3:26
Light day — morning free, rest. BLOT structure, zoom in on specific words, minimum two clear comparisons. Short exam — poetry preparation is solid. Diamond League athletics, Eastbourne — Saturday 25 April. Well earned.
Week B — 27 April – 1 May · Option subjects week
Wednesday 29 April
8:45amComputing1 hour · ET 10:00
Breakfast: parent quizzes 5 Computing terms verbally — definitions, spoken answers. Computing is on track — definitions practice will show.
Thursday 30 April
2:30pmDesign Technology1 hour · ET 3:45
Lunch before DT: read through DT revision key points from memory. Cover notes, recite. 15 min only.
After 1 May · BTEC Business Finance Exam — 7 May
w/c 5 MayBTEC BusinessFinance exam — 25% of final BTEC grade
One revision session in the week of 5 May. Longer-mark past paper questions from the revision guide. Cash flow, profit, break-even. Coursework is at Distinction — the Finance exam just needs one focused final session.

Subject Guide

Status, exam date, topics, key gap and fix for each of the nine subjects.

Biology
Working at 5 · Target 8 · Mon 20 Apr 8:45am
AQA 8461/8464. Topics: B1 Cell Structure, B3 Digestion, B9 Respiration, B4.1–4.9 Blood/Heart, B8 Photosynthesis, B5–B7 Health & Disease, B2 + B13.1–13.3 Cell Cycle.
Gap: Exam vocabulary and mark-scheme language — not understanding. Fix: MyGCSE Science/BBC Bitesize videos → PMT topic questions → circle missed mark-scheme words → index cards → parent verbal quiz daily.
Geography
Working at 3 · Target 6 · Wed 22 Apr 2:30pm
AQA GCSE. Topics: Natural Hazards, Changing Economic World, Resource Management + 8 case studies.
Gap: Case study recall speed + timing discipline (running out of time, leaving questions blank). Fix: 5-fact index cards per case study, 30-second timed recall drill, per-question timer in all practice papers — move on at the time limit.
Maths
Working at 6 · Target 7 · Thu 23 Apr 8:45am (2 hrs)
Edexcel IGCSE Spec A. Teacher-flagged gaps: (a^m)^n = a^(mn), x² ≠ 2x, Sine/Cosine rule errors, equations of lines, show-that question structure.
Fix: GCSE Maths Tutor YouTube → Maths Genie. Write reminder formulae at top of every session page. Show all working. Slow down on questions 1–8.
Physics
Working at 6 · Target 8 · Wed 22 Apr 8:45am
AQA 8463/8464. Topics: P3 Energy, P5 Electricity, P6 Molecules, P8 Forces, P9 Motion, P10 Force+Motion, P11 Force+Pressure.
Gap: Linking forces and motion in multi-step problems. Fix: PMT topic questions. Non-negotiable rule: equation → substitution → calculation. If a calculation starts without the equation: cross it out, start again.
Chemistry
Working at 7 · Target 8 · Tue 21 Apr 8:45am
AQA 8462/8464. Topics: C1 Atomic Structure, C2 Periodic Table, C3 Bonding, C5 Chemical Changes, C12/C13/C14 Analysis, Atmosphere, Resources.
Gap: Answers as bullet points rather than full sentences. Fix: PMT + Educake (no scrolling). Every answer a complete sentence with context. Dr Street's feedback was explicit on this — it is the single most actionable fix.
English Language
Working at 4 · Target 5 · Mon 20 Apr 2:30pm
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE 4EA1. Paper: Q4 language/structure analysis + one transactional writing task.
Gap: Developing persuasive technique in writing; zooming in precisely on language effects. Fix: Q4 — PEEL with specific word zoom-in. Writing — choose (30 sec) → plan (2 min) → write → check all techniques are named.
English Literature
Working at 4 · Target 5 · Fri 24 Apr 2:30pm (45 min)
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE 4ET1. Paper: one comparative poetry essay from a choice of two.
Gap: Zooming in precisely on specific words rather than naming techniques in general. Fix: BLOT structure. Not "the poet uses personification" but "the verb 'devours' personifies the sea as a predator, suggesting the speaker views nature as actively hostile." Two timed essays over the holiday.
Computing
Working at 6 · Target 6 · Wed 29 Apr 8:45am
Edexcel GCSE Computer Science 1CP2. Topics: Binary/hex/two's complement, data representation, images, hardware, networks, OS, languages.
Gap: Definitions and terminology. Fix: Craig n Dave videos → write each definition in own words → verbal test at end of every session. Two dedicated sessions in the plan. On track — one focused session per week is sufficient.
Design Technology
Working at 5 · Target 6 · Thu 30 Apr 2:30pm
AQA 8552. Topics: New and Emerging Technologies (1.1), Materials and Properties, Woods and Metals — sources, working with, stock sizes, finishing.
Gap: Theoretical knowledge consolidation (46% on Timbers assessment). Fix: Two sessions using cover-and-recite from Firefly DT pages and textbook. Verbal test after each.
BTEC Business
Working at D (Distinction) · Target M · Finance exam 7 May
Pearson BTEC Level 1/2 First Award. Coursework at Distinction level — excellent. Finance exam counts 25% of final BTEC grade. Topics: cash flow, profit, break-even.
Gap: Longer-mark written questions in the Finance exam. Fix: One session in Week 2, one final session the week of 5 May. Past paper longer-mark questions specifically. Strong base — one focused session is sufficient.