Revision games for GCSE students

Fun and addictive ‘Of Mice and Men’ revision tool that lasts 30-40 minutes to help students revise themes and quotes.

Students play as either George, Lennie, Candy or Curley and the aim is to achieve their dream. They play through 40 event cards, which will give them plus or minus DPs (dream points). If they can achieve positive DPs by the end of the game then they achieve their dream. If they don’t then they are doomed to a migrant worker life of working for other people.

This game helps students to revise key events in the book, important quotes and presses them to consider the challenges that characters face to achieve their dreams. Reflection questions for students are included.

This could easily be played multiple times, as each time there will be a different outcome to the game, and this will help to embed students’ knowledge of key quotes and themes.

It is a print and play game. It is quick and easy to cut out. I would suggest laminating for quick further use, however this is not required. The only additional materials you will need are one die per game and scrap paper for students to keep track of their scores.

Included:
- How to play card
- Character profiles sheet
- Event cards
- Reflection questions

Leave a review and choose any other resource for free from the LikeAnExpert shop.

This is a game that can be played in a variety of ways. I get them to roll the die, answer the questions and then move. Whoever gets the furthest wins. It is adaptable. Inspired by an AIC game I found on Teach English on Twitter and adapted for other topics.

Revise poetry themes and analysis as a class or in groups.
Each card represents a different poem on the AQA English Literature Specification A. Students must describe the poems without using the words on the card and this encourages them to think of what else they can say about the poem.

A game of BINGO to help students revise plot, characters and themes in Jekyll and Hyde. Comes with 30 bingo cards and 40 possible answers to ensure a varied game.

A two page exam revision mat outlining how to approach the sections and skills for the AQA GCSE English Language exams, Papers 1 and 2. Ideal for walking talking mocks; as a student revision resource or classroom display. NB: If you visit our profile page, we also have a 20 page exam revision and practice papers booklet for £3.

Designed to support GCSE students with approaching the evaluation question on Paper 1 English Language. The mat includes top tips, a range of appropriate vocabulary and a clear explanation of the question for students.

Works alongside the Language and Structure learning mat - possibly best copied back to back.

An activity to encourage GCSE English Language students to focus on close analysis at word level. Also a good revision of key grammatical terminology.

A step by step guide / plan for creative writing task to help students write using a prompt. This will help with the GCSE section B of Language Paper 1 task or for the independent school creative exam revision.

Revision game for AQA A level maths core 1. Contains 35 "Fact" based questions to ensure that students have all the required knowledge to tackle exam questions. Makes a good starter to a revision lesson, and a more fun way of checking fact recall. All you need are some dice, and away you go!

This is my first upload, so all feedback, especially constructive criticism is greatly appreciated!

KS3 / GCSE maths revision game. This game covers most of the Algebra needed for GCSE maths, and acts as an excellent revision lesson on algebra. Aimed at the higher ability range, the questions are challenging from the offset.

An opportunity to recap and revise simultaneous equations with a versatile resource.

Idea 1 -
Roll the dice to select the question and then race in pairs or small groups to gain the answer. Counters can be used to award point for the team with the first correct answer.

Idea 2 -
Connect 4. In pairs answer the question of your choice with the aim of forming 4 in a row.

Idea 3 -
In pairs take it in turns to roll a pair of dice and complete the question. A correct answer and you control the square, otherwise you partner has a turn to steal. Winner has the most squares.

This resource comes with ten different fraction bingo cards and a set of rules and tips. This game can be used to revise/practice fraction reduction, fraction addition and subtraction, fraction multiplication or fraction devision.
The fractions on the bingo card are visually represented and all in lowest terms. This is a great resource for any age!

A game I made as a revision tool for covering the topic of Pythagoras' Theorem with my year 9s and 10s. Pupils reveal squares with questions hidden behind them which they must work out. Great for a starter/plenary activity.

KS4 Maths Activity. A Bingo game on Linear factorisation to use as a starter or revision activity. Easy to use as a base for writing your own too :)

Please use this mat as a revision game to play in groups in the classroom. This should be printed on A3 paper and laminated so that it can be re-used. This means that students can write their initials on their square instead of using counters. The way the game is played can be manipulated. However, the main instructions are as follows (also included on sheet):

Roll Two Die to Create a Co-ordinate. Place your coloured counter on the square that the roll corresponds to. If answer is correct, receive points as follows:
Points: Red squares are worth 1, Yellow squares score 2 points, and Green squares score 5 points
Grades: Red squares are 4/5 Grade, Yellow squares and 6/7 Grade and Green Squares and 8/9 Grade answers

Please use a great revision resource for group work. Please also leave any feedback for future revision mats and how to improve them.

Trig Revision. Treasure Hunt activity (like match cards but round the classroom - see instructions) on trigonometry. Differentiated with 2 levels, low level involves only finding missing sides, higher level involves both sides and angles.

This covers the whole Year 1 specification. Can be played as a game/competition or just for a quiet lesson of self-study or homework.
Using dice, students select a grid square from co-ordinates. They then complete the activity within that square. If they land on a Spec check, they can reassess their specification to see if they feel more confident with any topics following the activities. Exam Q squares are for them to complete a question, either provided by you or one they find themselves.

Revision dice game for the topic of Digestion. Suitable for KS3 and KS4. Pupils roll dice to determine which question they will answer. They then record their answers in the table provided. There’s also a column for some quick numercy practice of times tables!

Fun Board Game to revise physiology topics: Heart, circulatory system, respiratory system, lungs, smoking, respiration etc

• includes around 90 question cards and 36 action cards

Great GCSE activity for revision (takes about 30 min)

includes:

• instructions
• Game board (print A3)
• 36 action cards
• 90 question cards
• cards for oxygen, glucose, ATP

Also needed: 1 dice per set and 3-4 game pieces

This board game is based on the hit title "articulate", with a similar playing style to Taboo!
This game was adapted with a focus on Year 11 GCSE Science, with topics from all 3 science disciplines and is applicable to most exam boards.
This activity acts as a great revision tool for whole classes or small intervention groups to ensure they are familiar with all the key words from across all 3 disciplines.
This activity has also been used as both a starter/plenary for classes in Year 9 --> Year 11 and as a reward at the end of a term!

How to use the resource?

(It does work well if a class set has been printed and laminated in advance of play).

1. Students play the game in pairs (this is good for accommodating larger class sizes). There should be a maximum of 4 pairs to each board game template.
2. Each pair takes it in turns to describe as many key words (corresponding to the colour they are on, on the playing board) to their partner but...

a. You cannot SPELL the word, or say how many letters it has.
b. You cannot SAY any part of the word.
c. You cannot use “rhymes with” or “sounds like".

3. If their partner guesses correctly, these cards are kept to the side and another is picked QUICKLY and described until the time is up!
4. Students count up their number of correct cards and move this number of spaces around the playing board.
5. Students can pass if they are unsure on how to describe the word/can not guess it! This saves time!
6. If students land on a star on the playing board - they need to describe and guess ONLY the words with a star next to them on the playing cards (this is a mixture of words from all 3 science disciplines).
7. The winner is the first pair to move their counter to the finish segment!

ENJOY!!

Please leave a review/feedback once you've used this resource so it can be adapted for others!

(Note: I do not own any of the rights associated with the playing title/game)

This game has been put together to help students to revise information for the Chemistry(Trilogy) paper 1 topics excluding electrolysis. The game involves the students rolling a dice which selects a question for them to answer and they can earn points by answering the question correctly. The answers to all of the questions are also attached in a separate document so all that is needed for the game is a dice.

Based on articulate. You will need to provide counter and a dice.

Best to print in colour. I have printed the final slide (the board) on A3 so that a group of students can sit around it.

-The words move in this splat game!!! Making it a more interactive and challenging game.
-Very engaging game on the periodic table of elements and its history.
-Excellent AfL resource which can be used with rulers, mini whiteboards or as an in-class test.
-Very versatile. Pupils can be tested individually or as teams.
-Links in well with topics related to atomic structure, reactivity, elements, compounds and mixtures. 
-Compatible with all chemistry exam boards (including AQA, Edexcel, OCR).

AQA Hydrocarbons Snakes and Ladders Revision Game FT

I used this to occupy my foundation students while doing HT content on the combustion calculations.

Person A - Easier questions
Person B - Harder questions

Rules explained on the side of the board.
MWB's or paper will be needed for drawing out displayed formula, as is dice and pieces to move.

I've used a template I found on here to create this revision tool. It covers the main themes with a wildcard round that even includes a question on the film speed but if you don&'t like this question, it&';s easy to change. You can even use this template for other topics Hope it helps, it's taken me hours to make this so it&'ll definitely save time if you use it

A revision quiz I created for my GCSE Physics group following the Edexcel P1 Science specification.

Instructions and rules can be found within the PowerPoint.

Once shown a method used to rearrange equations, students can practice the skill using two dice to pick the equations.

Great for revision or re-teach after an assessment.

Please leave a review!