5 Great Websites for GCSE and A Level Revision

1. WJEC Question Bank (https://www.wjec.co.uk/question-bank/question-search.html)

Past paper questions are a great way to test your knowledge and ability to apply your understanding of a topic to unfamiliar situations. While CCEA can be great for past papers, the new specs may not match old papers, or you may find that you are not getting enough practice in a particular area. This is where WJEC Question Bank can be extremely useful.

All you have to do is select a subject (e.g. Biology) and examination level (e.g. GCSE), and then you have access to all of the WJEC past paper questions for that subject. By using the keywords search bar, you can search for a topic, e.g. “kidney”, and all questions relating to that topic will be available for you to browse through.

5 Great Websites for GCSE and A Level Revision

This website is so useful because once you have found questions you would like to try, you can create your own question paper by adding questions to “Your Paper” and then printing it.

5 Great Websites for GCSE and A Level Revision

2. Jetpunk (https://www.jetpunk.com/)

Jetpunk is a popular quiz website that allows you to take and create quizzes on almost any topic imaginable. Whether you want to learn all of the countries in Europe – or the world – for Geography or memorise the Periodic Table for Science, there is a quiz for you to try.

If there is a topic you are struggling to learn information for, why not make a quiz and use it to revise? Jetpunk is also accessible on a mobile so you can practice on your phone on the bus, in the dentist’s waiting room or from the comfort of your bed. It’s quick, easy and might even manage to make revision fun!

5 Great Websites for GCSE and A Level Revision

3. Quizlet (https://quizlet.com)

Quizlet allows you to make and print flashcards, test yourself writing and matching vocabulary and try fun revision games. It’s perfect for learning languages, especially for tricky vocabulary and verbs. You can also use it to learn definitions for subjects such as Geography or Science, or to remember important dates and names for History.

As well as creating your own flashcards and tests, you can also try sets of words created by other users, and can search for any topic you want to study.

5 Great Websites for GCSE and A Level Revision

4. YouTube (www.youtube.co.uk)

Everyone knows about YouTube, but it is a great learning and revision tool that not everyone utilises. Almost any topic imaginable is covered, which can be great for subjects you’re struggling to understand or want to quickly look over. YouTubers I find particularly useful include: Maths:

o Hegarty Maths o Maths 520 o CGP Maths Tutor

Science: o Amoeba Sisters o My GCSE Science o Dr Physics A o Minute Physics o Physics Girl o Physics R Us o Mr i Explains o Ben Ryder o Revision Universe o GCSE Geography Help

Further Knowledge: o SciShow/Crash Course o Kurzgesagt – In A Nutshell o Smarter Everyday o It’s Okay To Be Smart o ASAP Science o Today I Found Out o Jon Turner

5 Great Websites for GCSE and A Level Revision

“StudyTubers” (YouTubers who create videos about school and studying) can also be helpful if you’re looking for advice, revision tips or just need that boost of motivation to get started! Popular StudyTubers are: UnjadedJade, Eve Bennett, Ruby Granger, Jack Edwards and Ibz Mo.

5. BBC Bitesize (https://www.bbc.com/bitesize)

Created specifically to help students of all ages understand topics they may find difficult, this website has information for almost every subject imaginable, including the Sciences, Maths, English, Geography, History, languages and more.

You can revise a wide range of topics for each subject, with easy-to-understand explanations and colourful diagrams to aid your studying. There is also a glossary available at the bottom of each page for definitions you may have forgotten or do not understand.

5 Great Websites for GCSE and A Level Revision

After revising a topic, you can then test yourself with premade tests specific to that topic, with answers available for any question you got wrong.

In addition to the websites listed above, there are lots of other resources out there to try – there are hundreds of revision websites, including s-cool, study rocket, revision world, get revising – as well as apps available if you’d like to take your revision on the go. The most popular revision app Gojimo is definitely something to consider, with thousands of questions available at the touch of a finger.

5 Great Websites for GCSE and A Level Revision

However, it is important to remember that Gojimo does not cover longer essay questions which could come up on your exam, and may not cover everything you need to know. Good luck with your revision and stay positive! Remember, at the end of the day, the most important thing is that you try your best and be proud of yourself for the effort you made. Don’t let exams overwhelm you, and talk to someone if you feel stressed. Believe in yourself – you got this!