1. Find out exactly where marks are lost
Start with a full past paper under timed conditions, then mark it with the official mark scheme. Sort lost marks into three groups: topics not yet understood, careless errors, and running out of time. Each needs a different fix.
2. Secure the core first
Grade 7 is built on a solid grade 5. Make sure number, fractions, percentages, ratio and basic algebra are completely reliable before spending time on the hardest questions.
3. Target the higher-grade topics
- Algebra: rearranging formulae, quadratics and simultaneous equations
- Geometry: trigonometry, Pythagoras and circle theorems
- Statistics and probability: tree diagrams and cumulative frequency
- Multi-step problem-solving questions that combine topics
4. Practise like the real exam
Work through past papers for your exam board, timed, and review every mistake. Keep a short list of recurring errors and check it before each paper. Showing working clearly earns method marks even when the final answer is wrong.
5. Sit a proper mock
A mock marked the way examiners mark gives an honest grade and a clear list of improvement targets for the weeks that remain.
