GCSE Bitesize Revision: Maths

Amazon.co.uk Review
The Maths GCSE Revision CD from the BBC's Bitesize Revision series is an excellent resource for study and preparation for exams. Installable on a PC operating with Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or 98, it presents you with a full regimen from which you can organise effective revision over any period of time. Multiple users are supported, each able to keep track of his or her own progress. There are plenty of practice questions and "revision bites", and you can highlight areas on which more study is necessary. Work from the CD can be printed in PDF format to take away from the computer, and you can pace your progress in several different ways, coming back to the desired place on subsequent sessions.

Maths covered include all items dealt within GCSE standard, with study divided by tier (Foundation and Intermediate) which is selectable at the start of revision. Topics cover several subjects extensively, including probability, data handling and algebra, all clearly illustrated with examples and plenty of diagrams. Reference tables and summaries are available, and you can keep your own fully organised and personalised notebook alongside lessons. A full and realistic examination paper culminates the study process. --Wilf Hey

Manufacturer's Description
Written by GCSE examiners and teachers, Bitesize Maths is loaded with great revision tools and ideas. Whether you're entered for the Foundation or Intermediate tier, Bitesize will help you get the GCSE grade you want. Presenter Tim Vincent is on hand to guide you through the programme where all the information you need appears in bite size chunks making it easier for you to get stuck in to your revision.

Revision Bites cover key areas of the GCSE maths syllabus and are broken down into over 100 interactive modules with diagrams, tables and graphic explanations. You will also find Practice Bites with interactive exercises linked to each Revision Bite along with a Hot Tips section with hundreds of tips to help you understand exactly what the examiners expect. Visit the Fact Zones for concise summaries of the key facts in every topic to print out.

There is a Hit List section which lists areas needing revision along with 'Done That' which tracks progress and gives tips on what to do next. There is also a Search facility to help you find areas you want to revise quickly and a Session Timer to keep track of your revision time. You can print out your notes from Notebook or get a little extra help from the Bitesize website via the Web Link where you can put your questions to the BBC's team of on-line teachers.

There are four main sections here: 1) Spot Checks - over 300 interactive questions to test your knowledge of the maths syllabus, 2) Topic Checks - over 600 questions to test your understanding of a particular topic, 3) Exam Questions - examples of real exam questions for each topic to show you what to expect in your exam, 4) Exam Papers - five multi-board exam papers based on real past papers. Good Luck!