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Get the support you need for your GCSEs, National 5 and Higher 2024 exam revision. Explore quizzes, study guides, flashcards and lots more.
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Exam-style questions and quizzes by subject
Want to practise GCSE exam-style questions? These short Bitesize quizzes, based on GCSE past papers, are complete with graphs and images. They will help you to improve your exam skills and give useful feedback.
Quick-fire revision quizzes
Check out our quick-fire GCSE revision quizzes. The quizzes include over 1000 free exam questions based on past papers. Choose your subject and test your knowledge now!
Interactive practice quizzes by topic
Sharpen your skills with our interactive practice quizzes. Choose the topic you want to revise and click or tap on a quiz to begin.
Maths
English literature
| Text | Quiz title |
|---|---|
| An Inspector Calls | Plot summary; Characters activity; Themes; Form, structure and language |
| A Christmas Carol | Plot summary; Characters activity; Themes; Form, structure and language |
| Animal Farm | Plot summary; Characters activity; Themes; Form, structure and language |
| Blood Brothers | Plot summary; Characters activity; Themes; Form, structure and language |
| Frankenstein | Plot summary; Characters activity; Themes; Form, structure and language |
Biology
| Topic | Quiz title |
|---|---|
| Cell biology | Cell structure; Types of cell; Cell division; Transport in cells |
| Organisation | Animal gas exchange systems |
| Homeostasis | The nervous system; The human endocrine system; Hormones in human reproduction; Homeostasis in humans; Plant hormones |
| Infection and response | Communicable diseases; Communicable diseases: prevention; Vaccinations and antibiotics; Bacterial growth and drug discovery; Plant disease |
Physics
Combined science
GCSE revision podcasts from Bitesize and BBC Sounds
Prefer learning on the go? Check out the Bitesize and Sounds GCSE revision podcasts. Each episode covers a different GCSE topic in biology, chemistry, physics, English literature and study support.
GCSE revision podcasts. podcast
This collection will help you to revise for your biology, chemistry, physics and English literature exams plus lots of study support tips.
Study support - revision podcasts. podcast
Education influencer Ibz Mo talks through some of the best study methods and techniques.
GCSE English Literature - revision podcasts. podcast
Supercharge your English literature revision by listening to these podcasts on set texts and poetry.
GCSE Biology - revision podcasts. podcast
Take a deep dive into GCSE biology with host Dr Alex Lathbridge.
GCSE Chemistry - revision podcasts. podcast
Delve into GCSE chemistry with Tulela Pea and Dr Sunayana Bhargava.
GCSE Physics - revision podcasts
Revise core physics topics with hosts James Stewart and Ellie Hurer.
Study support and academic skills
If you’re searching for some extra study support in the run up to your GCSE, Highers or National 5 exams, then look no further. Bitesize will support you through your studies and other life challenges.
Exams and revision
Exams can be stressful, but don't worry. Check out our handy tips for keeping on top of your studies.
Study skills
We asked the experts to talk through the best study methods and techniques for you to use.
Revision: Timetables and planning
Some top tips to help you get organised with your revision.
What I wish I'd known before my exams
There’s no one better to tell you how to prepare for exams than people who have just taken them!
How to use flashcards properly
Find out where you might be going wrong with flashcards.
Why it's best not to cram and other tips
There has to be something better than all-night cramming! We ask Dr Carolina for her advice.
Flashcards on the BBC Bitesize app
Revise on the go with flashcards, quizzes and study guides in the BBC Bitesize app. Available on mobile and tablet.
GCSE science video playlists
These playlists bring together all the Bitesize videos from GCSE biology, chemistry and physics to help you revise topics quickly and visually.
Revise by subject
We've pulled together our subject-specific GCSE, Higher and National 5 revision resources into these collections. Everything you need to revise a subject, all in one place.
GCSE revision guides
Choose your GCSE subject and start revising for your GCSE exams. We’ve put together study guides for all the different examining bodies, including: AQA, WJEC, Edexcel and OCR.
More GCSE revision guides
Scottish Highers study guides
Choose a subject and start revising for your Scottish Higher exams. We’ve got revision resources to help you with all your exams from Maths and Biology to Spanish and Physical Education.
More Scottish Higher study guides
Scottish National 5 study guides
Pick a subject and revise for your Scottish National 5 exams. Our revision resources will help you with your examinations from Chemistry and Physics to French and Business Management.
