Bitesize exam revision resources

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How can I revise for my exams?

Explore quizzes, past papers, study guides, flashcards and lots more ways to revise with BBC Bitesize! Get the support you need for your GCSEs, National 5 and Higher 2025 exam revision.

Check your GCSE exams using our helpful guide to GCSE exam dates 2025.

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Revise with practice questions

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!

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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

Biology

TopicQuiz title
Cell biologyCell structure; Types of cell; Cell division; Transport in cells
OrganisationAnimal gas exchange systems; Digestion; Animal transport systems 1; Animal transport systems 2; Plant organisation 1; Plant organisation 2; Non-communicable diseases 1; Non-communicable diseases and data analysis
HomeostasisThe nervous system; The human endocrine system; Hormones in human reproduction; Homeostasis in humans; Plant hormones
Infection and responseCommunicable diseases 1; Communicable diseases: prevention; Vaccinations and antibiotics; Bacterial growth and drug discovery; Plant disease
Inheritance, variation and evolutionSexual and asexual reproduction; The genome and gene expression; Genes and inheritance; Inherited disorders and genetic testing; Variation; Evolution; Classification of living organisms
EcologyAdaptations, interdependence and competition; Organisation of an ecosystem; Decomposition; Biodiversity and the effect of human interaction on ecosystems; Trophic levels in an ecosystem; Food production
AllChoose your own topic quiz

Chemistry

TopicQuiz title
Atomic structure and the periodic tableAtoms, elements and compounds; Pure substances and mixtures; Atomic structure; The periodic table; Groups in the periodic table 1; Groups in the periodic table 2; Transition metals
Bonding, structure and the properties of matterStates of matter; Ionic compounds; Small molecules; Giant covalent molecules; Metals and alloys; Nanoscience and nanoparticles
Quantitative chemistryCalculations in chemistry; Atom economy, percentage yield and gas calculations
Chemical changesReactions of metals; Acids, alkalis and salts 1; Acids, alkalis and salts 2; Titrations; Electrolysis
Organic chemistryCrude oil, hydrocarbons and alkanes; Organic chemistry 1; Organic chemistry 2
Using resourcesSustainable development; Water; Ways of reducing the use of resources; Using materials; Fertilisers
AllChoose your own topic quiz

Physics

TopicQuiz title
EnergyChange in energy stores; Energy and heating; Work, power and efficiency; Energy demands
ElectricityElectric circuits; Electric circuits 2; Mains electricity; Static electricity
The particle modelTemperature changes and energy; Density of materials; Particles in gases
ForcesScalar and vector quantities; Moments, levers and gears; Forces, acceleration and Newton's Laws; Contact and non-contact forces; Gravity; Forces and elasticity; Describing motion; Pressure in fluids; Momentum - Higher
WavesProperties of waves; Transverse and longitudinal waves; Reflection and refraction; Lenses; Sound waves; Black body radiation
RadioactivityRadioactive decay; Models of the atom; Nuclear fission and fusion; Uses and dangers of radiation; Atoms, isotopes and ions
Space physicsThe life cycle of a star; The Solar System; The expanding Universe
Practical skillsScientific skills
AllChoose your own topic quiz

Combined science

History

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How to prepare for your exams with past papers

Past papers can help you to feel familiar with a subject and the format of an exam ahead of your tests.

Choose your subject and exam board to download question papers and mark schemes, see worked example questions with step-by-step solutions, and read our top tips drawn from past exam papers.

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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.

Exams and revision

Study skills

We asked the experts to talk through the best study methods and techniques for you to use.

Study skills

Revision: Timetables and planning

Some top tips to help you get organised with your revision.

Revision: Timetables and planning

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!

What I wish I'd known before my exams

How to use flashcards properly

Find out where you might be going wrong with flashcards.

How to use flashcards properly

Three myths about revision and the truth behind them

Does last minute cramming work? Can eating chocolate give you a revision boost? Find out now!

Three myths about revision and the truth behind them

Your top GCSE and Nationals revision FAQs answered

Hear some common FAQs, with advice from teacher Ben Wardle.

Your top GCSE and Nationals revision FAQs answered

"Shouldn't you be revising?"

How to respond to unhelpful comments about exams with advice from a life and careers coach.

"Shouldn't you be revising?"

Quiz! What are your study strengths?

Metacognition is a process which can improve your study skills.

Quiz! What are your study strengths?
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Revision tools to help you prepare

Supercharge your revision with flashcards

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.

Take a deep dive into GCSE biology with host Dr Alex Lathbridge.

GCSE Biology - revision podcasts

Delve into GCSE chemistry with Tulela Pea and Dr Sunayana Bhargava.

GCSE Chemistry - revision podcasts

GCSE Physics - revision podcasts

Revise core physics topics with hosts James Stewart and Ellie Hurer.

GCSE Physics - revision podcasts

Prepare for your history exams with these podcasts covering key facts, people and events.

GCSE History - revision podcasts

Supercharge your English literature revision by listening to these podcasts on set texts and poetry.

GCSE English Literature - revision podcasts

Education influencer Ibz Mo talks through some of the best study methods and techniques.

Study support - revision podcasts
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Download the Bitesize app

Revise on the go with flashcards, quizzes and study guides in the BBC Bitesize app. Available on mobile and tablet.

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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.

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BBC Bitesize study guides

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.

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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.

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More GCSE revision guides

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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.

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More Scottish Higher study guides

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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.

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More Scottish National 5 study guides

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