I wasted 5 years writing RUBBISH notes | FINALLY MASTERED THE BEST GRADE 9 / A* NOTE TAKING METHOD

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In today's video, I'm going to be telling you the best grade 9 / A* note-taking method that took me 5 years to master. This video will be extremely helpful to anyone, especially those studying GCSEs & A Levels. Hope you find this video helpful and if you do then be sure to like, comment and subscribe for more!
#GCSE #Exams #grade9
Notes example (Animal & Plant Cells) - bit.ly/3KN2ii6
0:00 Intro
1:07 Why bother making notes?
5:48 Stage 1 - Lay the Groundworks
7:10 Stage 2 - Compress the Content
8:41 Stage 3 - Highlight the Key Info
9:41 Stage 4 - The Grade 9 / A* Method
11:13 Outro
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@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

I hope you find this video useful and that you upgrade your note-taking game 🥳! Be sure to check out the SkillShare deal where you can also learn how to make your notes more aesthetic 💕! The first 1,000 people to use the link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/smilewithsola09221

@chloeee1078 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, your videos are always really helpful!

@hafsaazhar9722 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing all your secrets and revison tips . I alhumdulilah passed my GCSEs thank you so much for all your work and dedication to your videos because it really changed the corse of my GCSEs. Again Thank you so much. May God bless you for your hardwork. Ameen P.S Please could you do the same for A levels

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

@@hafsaazhar9722 Aww that makes me so happy to hear!! Proud of u! Yep I'm defo going to be making more videos on A levels in the coming weeks.

@maheenasad7893 Жыл бұрын

Hi sola I love your videos but can u please give someone a tip who only has like 3 days until their first biology paper please help me 🥺

@astrolance1 9 ай бұрын

Hi, is it okay if i copy exact notes from savemyexams

@lesterabastillas9291 Жыл бұрын

your tips gave me a 100% in french, religion, chem, bio, and 90+ in the rest of my tracking tests, wish i saw your vids before my maths test tho i got a 79, studied for algebra, thought it would be the hardest, but nahhhh, apparently I NEED TO READ the questions properly, need some more practice.

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

Congrats!! That's great!

@SS_18_swag Жыл бұрын

I've just started yr 11 and I defo need this video! Thx Sola!

@joshuaowusu2362 Жыл бұрын

Same

@christianhalstead1437 Жыл бұрын

Same

@zeinebchtara3552 10 ай бұрын

Same

@iamd3stiny620 Жыл бұрын

this is acc so helpful, thanks Sola!!

@doctortosin Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to watch this video! Defo need to upgrade my note taking skills x

@fwoggyinhell Жыл бұрын

this is gonna help me sooooo much with yr11 THANKYOU SOLA

@user-wx1iu4xg8g 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Sola, for spending your time and giving us this wonderful information. 😊

@ZakiyahAhmed-x6b 4 күн бұрын

Tysm!! LIFESAVER🥳

@jannatabu5284 Жыл бұрын

Hi Sola !! I've found you're videos really useful in my revision and I was wondering if you could make a video on 'how to get a grade 9 in religious studies' ? I've been struggling to find the right revision technique as it is quite a content-heavy subject (in my opinion).

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

Glad to hear that my videos are helping you! I'm planning to make a video on this in the coming weeks!

@jannatabu5284 Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola Thank you so much !!

@sondosaljundi4636 5 ай бұрын

yessssssssss@@SmileWithSola

@daisyrj8116 Жыл бұрын

your channel is such a miracle THANK YOU 😍

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

Thank you, glad you enjoy my content :) ! Be sure to subscribe for more

@inaayachowdury6296 Жыл бұрын

hi !! I've found you're videos really useful in my revision and I was wondering if you could make a 'how to get a grade 9' video on computer sci ?

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

Yup should hopefully come out by end of October latest!

@user-y1206 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much sola, really need this as Im currently in y11

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

It's such a good video, hope you find it useful!

@user-y1206 Жыл бұрын

Found it extremely useful, im making like factual recall sheets for science and geography and its all questions and answers on google sheets and once im done ill be consistently revising before November ppe

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

@@user-y1206 Sounds great! Good luck! ☺

@aishaali4065 Жыл бұрын

Hey sola this is really been helping me so much and giving me confident in making effective revision notes i was wondering if you are able to make a vid on tips for mocks and what to do before our mocks if you are aiming for 8 n 9 asap because our mocks are really soon thnxx so muchh your acc amazing

@aishaali4065 Жыл бұрын

i also wanted to know what websites are really useful for biology chemistry and physics and where to find the best past papers thnx

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

@@aishaali4065 Best resource for sciences has to be MyGCSEScience (paid resource) - it has in-depth videos and specific topic questions. For free videos, free science lessons is great as well. For papers / exam questions, Physics&MathsTutor

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

For mocks I would recommend you watch my 'how to get a grade 9 in 1 month' video as it's the same methods you would be using for your mocks. Best of luck! x

@aishaali4065 Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola thanks so much sola ik who to come to when i have questions yes i have heared of mygcsescience and i was hoping to get it but i wasnt to sure but know i will.

@mirshathmohamed2814 Жыл бұрын

Goated studytuber 🐐

@lachlanm328 Жыл бұрын

Your videos have been the most helpful for revision and helped me get 9s in the summer! Thank you so much :)

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

So glad to hear it 😊 more videos coming soon 🔜

@rathernotsay4265 Жыл бұрын

Hello! I have mocks in november and i'm trying to get from a grade 6 to a grade 8-9 (by then). I want to ask, do you think this improvement is possible and how would i do it? (I am only focusing on the core subjects btw; I feel confident in my options)

@sumitashrestha-cd3hr 11 ай бұрын

Do you mind doing a video on how to annotate book effectively, e.g Romeo and Juliet?

@user-y1206 Жыл бұрын

Hello Sola! Your videos are extremely helpful and the tips are really useful 😊, however my sister whos studying a-level biology, chemistry and psychology really needs help with how to revise for her exams as she also aspiring to be a dentist so plzz could you make a video based on the a-level shes doing as Ill be grateful to know that you as a dentist, who’s gone through the same experience of the same a-levels will know what exam tips or revision strategies you could provide, ❤❤❤

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

I'm defo going to be making videos on Bio & Chem in the near future!! ❤🥰

@user-y1206 Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola thank you so much sola, your definitely a life saver with your truthful tips and advice 👏🏼

@jellyjoy9385 Жыл бұрын

hi i love your channel but i have a hard time remembering thing can you pls do a video about that

@Girlies78 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video, I really needed it!! Off-topic but where did you get your lashes from?😅

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I got them from Amazon but also curled them to give a 'lash extension' effect: amzn.eu/d/eIwD7j5

@Girlies78 Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola Thank you so much!!😊

@ArmyBts-cq5eq Жыл бұрын

Hi Sola, I love your videos, they are so helpful especially now that I have started year 11, but I was wondering if you can give me advice on how to revise for business because as you know it's a lot different, especially when I have to do my pitch.

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately I didn't do business so I'm not the best to give advice on that :-(. However, with every subject, comes content and the way you should revise that content is actively - through flashcards and blurting. For the pitch I'm guessing it's a presentation type of thing? I would say practice with friends and family until it's perfect, hope this helped in some way.

@ArmyBts-cq5eq Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola thank you Sola, it was helpful. I've just started year 11 but already I can feel a little stressed especially since I have to prepare for my pitch and assessment for next week, but thank you 💜. Watching your video has also given me motivation to keep studying and not give up. 💜

@oliviataylor3180 Жыл бұрын

Can you please do a video on how to compare poems in English literature. I have a exam coming up on comparing 1 poem we will be given,and then I have to learn 3 other poems to compare it to, and I don’t know how to revise for it 😭

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

I will defo write it in my list of videos, but as of now, be sure to watch my English vid if you haven't already!

@Ldanielsss Жыл бұрын

Hi! Your videos really helped me with GCSEs. I was wondering how many gigabytes of storage your iPad has/what would you recommend for a Level?

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

My iPad has 64GB and I think this is more than enough for A-level!

@Ldanielsss Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@amafr1650 Жыл бұрын

Hiii! I'm doing OCR A biology for a level like you! Do you recommend any textbook and resource to base my notes on? I'm struggling to find the best set of resources that focus on the spec points! Thank you so much

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

Hi Ama, I used the official OCR textbook here www.amazon.co.uk/Level-Biology-Student-Book-Science/dp/0198351925 . You have to make notes with the specification so you can see what is actually important as sometimes this textbook can ramble a bit. I also recommend watching BioRach on KZfaq for any clarification and seeing what's actually important.

@bread-4326 Жыл бұрын

Is it possible to make a video on the best websites for past papers and topic tests for igcse edexcel - love your vids btw

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

Are you talking about a specific subject? If maths, I would recommend Mathsgenie, mathsmadeeasy, corbettmaths and the official edexcel website, hope this helps!

@eva-gz8ku Жыл бұрын

Physics and maths tutuor which is great and free and save my exams but you have to pay

@allyhicks7758 6 ай бұрын

Hi Sola, which app do you recommend for making notes like the ones you show in this video please?

@SmileWithSola 6 ай бұрын

Goodnotes or Notability :)

@Quran-sunnah-salafiyyah Жыл бұрын

Hi sola , I really appreciate your videos . But I hAve a question , do you think revising with friends is a good idea or revising by myself is a better idea . Since I feel like we get distracted

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

I think majority of your revision should be by yourself for that reason, it is uncomfortable and it is boring but it is where you will get most of your work done. Once you get it like 80% then you can start revising with friends and quizzing each other for fun and to switch things up, but don’t do this allll the time. Hope this helps 👍🏾

@Quran-sunnah-salafiyyah Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola thanks 😊

@ladysilento6028 11 ай бұрын

I bought science prime would you suggest me to still make notes off the books or could i use the science prime and a few more apps?

@manilmiddha9063 10 ай бұрын

Lets say a chapter from the book is of 8 pages with very less lines left in between, so if i decide to make notes of that chapter how long should the notes be?

@user-el8pf8of4p Жыл бұрын

Can we use our science spec as notes and add in a few details because the science ones are pretty detailed

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

it isn't too detailed for all the topics so I wouldn't necessarily recommend doing that. It's just the baseline of knowledge you should know. Think of it of more of a checklist

@starlills6888 Жыл бұрын

do u have any advice for people who are in year 11 but have missed a lot of year 10 content?

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

I would say make sure to focus on trying to understand everything you’re being taught in lessons, you do not want to have to teach these to yourself later. Since you’re at the start of the year, this is the perfect time to catch up. Maybe give you self a topic per week to go over and finish up so you can get through all of them in time for your exams. If you’re particularly struggling with any subject I do recommend talking to your teacher to see what they would recommend and how they can support you. Be sure to watch my grade 9 series for more specific advice on each subject

@starlills6888 Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola thank you so much ill try and take in to consideration what you've saiddd inshallah many more successes come you're way.❤❤❤❤

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

@@starlills6888 Thank youu 🥰 God willing

@izzi0the0reo 3 ай бұрын

Hi sola, With 35 days until my first gcse should I still make notes if I don't understand things or just skip it and go straight to flashcards? Because the thing is if I put questions on the flashcards and I don't understand it, is it even helpful? Thank you! 😁

@teddy1596 Жыл бұрын

I’m in year9 even though gcse seem 3 years away and far but… I do not trust my self I’m so scared that if I don’t get A and A* I’ll screw up my grades are basically all average.. I need to get my a-game one

@rica.7328 Жыл бұрын

same. i’m even gonna start revising now

@teddy1596 Жыл бұрын

@@rica.7328 that's great I wish you luck hope you get all 9s 💕

@universgal6306 Жыл бұрын

same😭

@teddy1596 Жыл бұрын

@@universgal6306 lol good luck 👍

@zaraboateng3956 Жыл бұрын

It's actually two years im a new year 10 just keep notes on everything you learn especially in science but literally enjoy your last year of freedom

@ellalouisejones1497 Жыл бұрын

What is the specification I don’t have one if those is there a website or something?

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

It depends on your exam board, so check the front of your textbook. It could be AQA, OCR, Edexcel, etc. Then you can search on Google something like AQA Biology GCSE Specification and it will come up as a pdf

@shafinbepary2000 Жыл бұрын

0:10 actually had me :rofl:

@tessysamson9947 Жыл бұрын

Does anyone have any tips for me, I’m currently in year 9

@peparonimacaroni Жыл бұрын

My biggest advice for you from experience is if you find yourself procrastinating - ask yourself why and take the steps to correct the issue. Procastination tends to happen when you feel lost, and are not sure what to do next, so you resort to taking longer breaks or using up time. So get a paper, ask yourself what's the problem- These are the steps I follow that always put me back on track and make me more confident in knowing what to do next: Decide what to do : for example , revise a topic like "Structure of the kidney" Break it down into steps : I should read the text book, then watch this video on the topic, then take notes and summarise Take the first step, and continue from there. If you get lost again and fall into procastinating, simply ask what's wrong and correct the issue. Maybe you need a break, maybe you're hungry - listen to your body. After that, remind yourself of what you have to do - then do it. Realising this was a lifesaver. Honestly looking back, I really wish I knew this sooner - I hope this helps you

@Shazaaaaa Жыл бұрын

Hi I need ur help 😭…. I’m 15 and I’m moving to London from Sri Lanka like next month….. I don’t have any idea what the education system is like in the uk … my cousin gave me a basic idea but i still have a lot of questions…. Like which subjects should I choose…. And more.. it’s not that I’m bad at school it’s more of that I’m not familiar with the subjects…like I have no idea about Britain’s geography or history… and I believe I don’t have enough time to learn everything from the basics 😭….. because of the gxse exams being next year…. Can you please help me…… I have no Idea what I’m doing…

@emilia-jaynecharlton9374 Жыл бұрын

my best friend in secondary school joined a year before GCSE period, and she was from Lithuania. She did extremely well. If you work well with people, i advise you to talk to the friends that you make. Ask your teacher if you are unsure of anything!! thats what there for!! and CALM, u will be great and will do amazingly well ok? just chill, relax, LISTEN TO YOUR TEACHERS, make plenty of notes, you speak very good english and u seem very intelligent. My friend picked everything up so quickly and she passed all her GCSEs and did very well. Bearing in mind she didnt know a single word of english!! U do!!! So chill and relax, u will be great, have faith in urself!! xx

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

Everything Emilia said is true! Your friends and your teachers will help you, you won’t be left confused. All you have to do is to listen in lessons, do your homework and revise for your classroom tests! You will learn the content in the lesson and when you are in year 11 (15/16 years old) you will sit your GCSEs based on what you’ve learnt. 1 year is enough time don’t worry, be sure to watch my other grade 9 videos for specific tips on certain subjects. You’ve got this!

@Shazaaaaa Жыл бұрын

@@emilia-jaynecharlton9374 thank you so so much this helps more than u think it does 😊❤️🥹

@Shazaaaaa Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola Aaw thank you for ur help …❤️❤️ I’ll make sure to watch all ur videos..✨😊

@emilia-jaynecharlton9374 Жыл бұрын

@@Shazaaaaa if u ever need any help, just message me on this video and i will automatically get notifications and will reply within minutes!! I just did my GCSE's so if u need help, just message me. I'm here xx

@jouad5611 Жыл бұрын

What time period is making notes too late? Its January right now and My first exam is on 16th May.

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

I would say right now don't focus on making notes on EVERYTHING, focus more on making flashcards straight from the textbook. This will be more effective in the long-run. Only make notes on things you don't understand

@jouad5611 Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola Yh I agree. Should I use Anki for Flashcards? And also for textbooks I'll use CGP. I forgot to mention, I bought MyGCSEScience course for triple but I'm stuck between which option to make my main revision source, MyGCSEScience or freesciencelessons? Also I'm thinking of Blurting to memorise the content as I prefer writing to see what I can recall, rather than just doing it purely in the mind

@SmileWithSola Жыл бұрын

@@jouad5611 I prefer Quizlet as you can focus on specific topics but Anki is good, depends on personal preference. MyGCSEScience is probably the best main revision resource to use. Blurting sounds good for whole topics but not for tiny facts. Hope this helps.

@jouad5611 Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola Alright that makes things easier then. Yh I'll blurt for topics which have processes such as reflex arc in the human nervous system and for tiny facts/definitions I'll do Flashcards. Thank you!

@jouad5611 Жыл бұрын

@@SmileWithSola Also does MyGCSEScience talk about any extra fluff we don't need to know?