Episode Description
GCSE mocks are done, and now the only question is what you do next. In this episode, we break down what mock results really measure, the three biggest mark leaks that quietly cost grades, and how to turn feedback into a simple plan without panic or burnout.
We also cover what supportive parents do differently after results land, and the one habit that separates “I revised loads” from real progress.
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0:00 Trailer
0:47 Mocks season and why people panic
3:50 Why mocks hit hard (identity vs feedback)
9:13 What mocks actually measure (knowledge, technique, state)
11:36 Revision that works (active recall, sleep, avoid cramming)
16:12 Biggest mark leaks (where marks are lost)
21:21 Build a “mistake map” (the one action to take)
24:44 What parents should do (and what to avoid)
34:41 What students should do next (simple action plan)
39:08 Retakes and why Maths and English matter most
45:01 Outro
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