This week is all about helping students apply what they know - while making exam practice quicker, easier, and far less time‑consuming for you.
We’ve added a set of brand‑new revision‑tips videos, including:
Subject teachers sharing exam‑specific advice
A grounding‑technique video to help students manage stress and stay focused
These pair perfectly with this week’s focus on Exam‑Style Assignments and AI‑powered feedback and marking, both designed to reduce workload and streamline exam preparation.
GCSEPod Focus
• Exam‑Style Assignments - realistic exam practice without the marking burden
• AI Marking Tool - fast, consistent feedback that saves hours
• Exam Tips from Subject Specialists - short, targeted advice to strengthen exam technique
Exam‑Style Assignments: Real exam practice, minimal teacher workload
GCSEPod Exam‑Style Assignments give students more opportunities to practise real exam questions across 20+ subjects—without adding to your marking pile. With AI‑powered self‑marking and detailed indicative content, they make it effortless to provide meaningful exam‑style practice while freeing up your time.
Key Features
Ready‑Made & Customisable: Choose from pre‑built exam-style assignments or create your own in minutes.
Exam‑Board Specific: Questions mirror the structure and expectations of each board.
Flexible Assessment: Set tasks for online completion under timed, exam‑style conditions.
Comprehensive Marking Support: Detailed mark schemes and automated marking reduce workload.
Effective Monitoring: Quickly spot gaps and target support without trawling through scripts.
Learn how to set additional practice papers for your students below!
(skip to 2 minutes for Exam-Style)
New This Week: Revision‑Tips Videos
Use these in lessons, tutor time, or share directly with students.
Smart Revision Strategies: We’ve brought together experienced teachers from across a range of subjects to share their most effective revision techniques. Everything is neatly organised into a single, easy‑to‑navigate playlist on our YouTube channel, so students can dip in, learn fast, and revise smarter.
Grounding‑technique video: We’ve created a simple, guided grounding‑technique video designed to help students steady their thoughts, reduce stress, and refocus during busy study periods. It’s a calm, accessible resource they can return to whenever they need a moment to reset and regain clarity.
These short clips boost confidence and reinforce good habits - and they’re quick and easy to use.
Top 3 Ways to Use Them
Kick‑start lessons with a 1‑minute exam tip: Sets the tone and gives students a clear technique to try immediately.
Pair a tip with an Exam‑Style Assignment: Show the video, ask students to choose one technique to apply, then complete the assignment. (And remember - you can edit Exam‑Style Assignments to include as many questions as you like.)
Use the grounding‑technique video before timed tasks Ideal for mini mocks, retrieval quizzes, or any high‑pressure activity.
In‑School Ideas to Try This Week
Mini Mock Week: short, low‑stakes exam‑style tasks in tutor time
Department Challenge: celebrate the highest improvement in assignment scores
Progress Display Board: “Look how far we’ve come!” with snapshots of class progress
Student Webinar: Make Easter Count
Revision Prep with GCSEPod (for students and their parents)
📅 Wednesday 18th at 5.30pm
A live session to help students (and families) make the most of the Easter break with practical revision strategies, confidence‑boosting tips, and a clear plan for the weeks ahead.
Together, these tools help simplify exam preparation and keep everything running smoothly as we head toward Week 5.