How to find
10 extra marks
in your GCSE Maths exam
The difference between a grade 3 and a grade 4 can be as few as six marks per paper. This guide shows you exactly where to find them.
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What's inside
Four techniques that work
Written specifically for students targeting grades 4 and above. No jargon, no algebra — just practical strategies you can use in any exam.
Draw it out
Turning words into a picture makes even complex questions immediately clearer — and it takes a few seconds.
Try a number
Trial and improvement is a logical method that examiners will reward. When you're stuck, try a value and see what happens.
Break it down
Read one sentence at a time and write down what each sentence gives you. Every piece of working is a potential method mark.
Master your calculator
The CASIO FX-991EX and FX-991CW can do far more than most students realise — and knowing how is worth several marks per paper.
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Founder, Bow Tie Maths • GCSE Maths Specialist