Ep. 12 GCSE Resit Roadmap: Why Rereading Doesn’t Work and What to Do Instead

The Mindful Toolbox: A series dedicated to mental and emotional wellbeing

Your teen is working hard but the grades aren’t moving. In this episode, discover science-backed study methods (retrieval, spacing, dual coding) that actually help GCSE resit students remember and recall.

If your teen’s facing GCSE resits this November and the revision routine feels like déjà vu: same notes, same stress, little progress, you’re not alone.

In this episode of The Mindful Toolbox Podcast, Sarahlynn explains why rereading isn’t working, how memory science really functions, and three study systems that help information stick. Perfect for parents of neurodivergent learners, anxious revisers, or anyone ready to make revision finally count.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

• Why rereading and highlighting create false familiarity

• The Ebbinghaus forgetting curve and how to beat it

• Retrieval practice & blurting: the “test → review → test again” method

• Spaced repetition: how to plan smarter revision weeks

• Dual coding & mind mapping for visual and ADHD-friendly learning

• Case studies: students who moved from Grade 3 → 5 in six weeks

💬 Parent Takeaways

• Your teen doesn’t need longer hours, they need better methods.

• Model calm; retrieval feels harder because it works.

• You don’t need to know the content, just play Quizmaster and celebrate effort.

📚 Resources Mentioned

• Episode 6: Memory That Sticks

• Episode 7: Supporting ADHD & Neurodiverse Learners

• betteringyouth.co.uk/mindful-toolbox-podcast-resources

📩 Connect & Support

• Coaching & Tutoring: betteringyouth.co.uk/tutors

• Instagram: @TheMindfulToolbox_Podcast

• Email: The Mindful Toolbox

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