The 10-Minute Trick That Turns Grade 5 Students Into Grade 8 Achievers

Most students think revising for maths means long, exhausting study sessions. But that's not true.

You don't need hours of work to improve. You just need 10 minutes a day - if you focus on the right things.

The Power of 10 Minutes

I once had a student who was working at a grade 5 level. She didn't cram. She didn't do hours of revision.

Instead, she did one simple thing: Every day, she answered 3 maths questions or worked for 10 minutes - whichever came first.

Over the course of a year, she improved massively. When GCSE results came out, she had jumped from a grade 5 to a grade 8.

No grinding. No burnout. Just consistent, focused effort.

Most students think big results require big effort. But the truth is, they underestimate what small, daily practice can achieve over time.

If a student does just 3 questions a day, that's:

It doesn't matter how bad you think you are at maths - if you answer 840 questions, your maths will improve. That's a guarantee.

Some students sit down for hours of revision but don't actually learn much.

They spend time rewriting notes, reading through examples, or watching videos - but they don't actually answer enough questions.

The secret isn't just time spent. It's doing the right work. And the best way to improve in maths is to answer questions.

It's simple:

By the end, you won't just be better at maths. You'll have built a habit of daily problem-solving that makes everything feel easier.

Most students overestimate what they can do in a day but underestimate what they can achieve in a year.

If you're struggling with maths, don't try to “grind” your way to success. Just be consistent. Do a little bit every day.

It's not about working longer. It's about working smarter.

By Giuliano Grasso