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Am I screwed?

I've literally learnt nothing for triple science(b3, c3 and p3) because of lack of motivation. I got my core science exams between 16th may to 24th may and my additional and triple science exams between 9th to 16th June. I'm also yet to revise for the core science topics.
So will I have enough time to learn and revise for triple science well enough to get an a* in the paper?* I feel like I don't have enough time to revise for it including my other subjects and I really don't want to end up with any b's. Is there any hope?

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Nope not at all, its GCSE. Lock your self away with a instrumental playlist or two and work in periods of 90 mins giving yourself 10 mins to look at your phone in between. However, may be a good idea to download an app that will lock you out of your phone for a set period as well. With GCSE science you can get away with learning some processes and definitions as well.
Original post by CraigBackner
I've literally learnt nothing for triple science(b3, c3 and p3) because of lack of motivation. I got my core science exams between 16th may to 24th may and my additional and triple science exams between 9th to 16th June. I'm also yet to revise for the core science topics.
So will I have enough time to learn and revise for triple science well enough to get an a* in the paper?* I feel like I don't have enough time to revise for it including my other subjects and I really don't want to end up with any b's. Is there any hope?


How badly do you want it? If the answer is I will spend 3 hours after school preparing for my exams every single day after school, and 6 hours every weekend, then the answer should already be clear.

It's not a question of can you do it, it's a question of your determination, reason, and methods that you will uphold to ensure that you will stay on track and study.

I will try to send you a message later if it would help, but right now, my advice is to:

1.

Quickly devise a realistic study plan by creating a timetable or schedule either on paper or computer to print (search weekly timetables on google and get a word document one), that you will stick to that includes all your subjects, all your important events... Prioritise the subjects you want to do more well in, but do not neglect any subject - at least spend some time on them, even 30 minutes a week.

2.

Quickly search methods on studying and revising (two different things, but very similar) - use videos as you can get through them fast. Some study methods and resources include: videos, powerpoints, flash cards (make your own), mind maps, summaries and condensed notes, online resources. Research study methods like spaced repetition, method of loci and feynman technique etc. The important thing is to review them and...

3.

Practice. Use past papers, mark schemes (take a glance at the examiner report for the longer questions), and use the specification to tick things off.


Go to your teachers for help and attend all, or as many as possible, revision sessions. I don't want to discourage you, but it seems off if you suddenly want to get an a* but somehow lost the motivation to learn anything of those 3 units. If it's the case that something big is troubling you, get over it fast. Put the effort in. You'll only know if you're learning if you test yourself, and don't get discouraged. Go beyond your limits. But make sure you sleep on time. That's probably the single most important thing. Good Luck!
Original post by PiVsTau
Nope not at all, its GCSE. Lock your self away with a instrumental playlist or two and work in periods of 90 mins giving yourself 10 mins to look at your phone in between. However, may be a good idea to download an app that will lock you out of your phone for a set period as well. With GCSE science you can get away with learning some processes and definitions as well.


I don't agree with locking yourself away with a playlist or allowing yourself to go on your phone, but do agree with locking yourself mindset.

Instead, take this approach. Do the 2:1 method. In other words, reward yourself for working. If you work for 90 minutes, reward yourself with a 45 minute period of fun where you can do anything. Stop 40 minutes through to prepare for studying. This does not mean you work for 90 minutes straight. In fact, work for around 25-30 minutes and then give yourself a 5 minute break and take a walk. ONLY go on your phone or ANYTHING if you work for the required amount of time - remember this is a reward. Don't go on your phone during breaks no matter what.

And don't use music. It's going to distract you and you'll probably learn better if you're able to talk loudly and hear yourself. In fact, reward yourself to hear music for working. Don't listen to music when studying, but you can for writing assignments and stuff. This is because it's harder to learn if you're listening to music. I'm saying this based on a general view. You'll see many articles and stuff saying "some people can work better with classical music" - this applies to a very tiny minority, or they're deluding themselves.
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No. You're not screwed. There's time.
Revise, get to it, don't waste time, and mainly
Stay off tsr
Use your a* goal as motivation to pull you through the revision.
Original post by CraigBackner
I've literally learnt nothing for triple science(b3, c3 and p3) because of lack of motivation. I got my core science exams between 16th may to 24th may and my additional and triple science exams between 9th to 16th June. I'm also yet to revise for the core science topics.
So will I have enough time to learn and revise for triple science well enough to get an a* in the paper?* I feel like I don't have enough time to revise for it including my other subjects and I really don't want to end up with any b's. Is there any hope?


GCSE's smh, you dont need to worry loool, revise a month before the exam and u will be fine, why are u stressing lol, leave that to a levels. Trust me your gonna need it.
Original post by CraigBackner
Thanks for the advice and motivation, however this is my current unfortunate situation I am in thus why I'm asking this question.

Alright so I got 23 gcse to do, with my first on the 15 may about 7 weeks away. My first core science exam is on the 16th followed by 18 and 24th of may. Now during this week and threw April I will be revising for re(relatively easy) English lit (pretty hard), maths and Core Science and doing past papers. The problem is how am I going to make the time to revise ALL of unit 3 as well as my other subjects. Let me illustrate my problem.

So firstly I will be revsisng for core science(B1, c1 and p1) which can take quite a while. Also I will need to revise for English and re from now to my exams. During may I will also be revising for the exams in the month. Now when the exams in that month are finished I will 2 weeks onto my first triple science exam on the 9th. Does this mean I will have 2 weeks to revise for triple science AND my other subjects(computing and English). You see my problem, it seems physically impossible to revise for triple science? Please help as I want to get a*s in science and my gcses.

Heres a picture of my exam dates for help.

I will be grateful for any help given :smile:


Will get back to this, maybe.
But let me tell you it's possible.
I taught someone most her subjects due to rubbish teachers and other issues (despite lacking knowledge in some, well most -hence I had learn it myself) and she managed (even though it was the fasting month and she had other responsibilities too.
If you put yourself down to it, make a rough timetable (nothing rigid...) and really revise and work hard, you can do it.
I really advise you to do as many past papers as possible (looking at the mark schemes and examiner's reports)
It's pretty much 'learning only for the exam' but its what worked.
So it's just about revising for at least 8 hours day very hard perfecting my exam technique?
Original post by CraigBackner
Thanks for the advice and motivation, however this is my current unfortunate situation I am in thus why I'm asking this question.

Alright so I got 23 gcse to do, with my first on the 15 may about 7 weeks away. My first core science exam is on the 16th followed by 18 and 24th of may. Now during this week and threw cApril I will be revising for re(relatively easy) English lit (pretty hard), maths and Core Science and doing past papers. The problem is how am I going to make the time to revise ALL of unit 3 as well as my other subjects. Let me illustrate my problem.

So firstly I will be revsisng for core science(B1, c1 and p1) which can take quite a while. Also I will need to revise for English and re from now to my exams. During may I will also be revising for the exams in the month. Now when the exams in that month are finished I will 2 weeks onto my first triple science exam on the 9th. Does this mean I will have 2 weeks to revise for triple science AND my other subjects(computing and English). You see my problem, it seems physically impossible to revise for triple science? Please help as I want to get a*s in science and my gcses.

Heres a picture of my exam dates for help.

I will be grateful for any help given :smile:


M8, 23 GCSEs or 23 exams, either way you got seven weeks, its calm. Just bash out a few past papers and your good to go.
Original post by CraigBackner
So it's just about revising for at least 8 hours day very hard perfecting my exam technique?

8 hours :shock: no, you'll be burnt out by exam time. Take breaks, socialise sometimes too, and have fun as well. You don't want to become mentally exhausted.
But the times not there as I explained, I will literally have 2 weeks to revise all of triple science
Original post by CraigBackner
I've literally learnt nothing for triple science(b3, c3 and p3) because of lack of motivation. I got my core science exams between 16th may to 24th may and my additional and triple science exams between 9th to 16th June. I'm also yet to revise for the core science topics.
So will I have enough time to learn and revise for triple science well enough to get an a* in the paper?* I feel like I don't have enough time to revise for it including my other subjects and I really don't want to end up with any b's. Is there any hope?

You just gotta grind it out Bro
I don't know the specifics of your spec or examination style but if there's a revision guide for your exam board get hold of it. CGP revision guides follow every point on the specification so by learning the revision guide you can get yourself to a decent grade, to get to the A* do past papers, with notes/without notes, times/not timed doesn't matter but just attempt it and then ALWAYS look at the mark scheme. GCSE questions get repeated again and again so I can guarantee that in your exam you will get questions you've seen before just in a different context. Learn the content how you do it, I read through it again and again, some people copy it out multiple times and others try teaching it to someone else so maybe lecture your parents/siblings each topic at a time. Don't lose hope! You have more than enough time to get it done, and revising will put you in a mindset to get the grade you want. I speak as someone who didn't revise for many GCSE exams until the morning of the exam because of my stupidity but still managed to get decent grades. Not putting in the work means its you who's going to be regretting things on results day. Good Luck!!!
How do you not have time lol ? You're doing aqa exams for triple science, right ? Unit 2 and 3 are ages away ! You have the Easter holidays AND a half term in between your exam timetable- it'll only take several hours to revise each unit out of the many hours of spare time you'll have over weekends/ holidays. Think about all the exams you'll have out of the way before that half term too.
Unit 3 for all of the subjects are short and the grade boundaries for an A* are very low for some reason, so I'm sure you'll have no difficulty for those. If you have to rush a little, so be it, but there's always going to be an element of cramming anyway even if you revise 5 months in advance. Teachers will also go through it in class for revision, I'm sure.
Just don't panic; I think you're overwhelming yourself and thinking you have a lot more of a workload than you actually do. :-)

I recommend freesciencelessons.co.uk - videos go through every topic in a clear and succinct way, it's helped me loads.
Look, if you are wanting someone to make a timetable thingy for you, I'm afraid it's not possible.
We don't know the exact contwnt needed for tour particular exams, what exactly you find easy, what you find hard and a whole load of other stuff.

Really, just do what you can, and try your best. Don't pressure yourself too much. Work a good balance that you can manage yourself. Good luck
No no I've already got my revision timetbale, I do 4hrs a day weekedays and 8hrs weekends I just need a bit of help/guidance on how I can solve my current dilema
didn't read, but yes
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Lil bit

That's not short for 'a little bit', it's an idea for you nickname when you try to become a rapper after dropping out
Original post by zayn008
Lil bit

That's not short for 'a little bit', it's an idea for you nickname when you try to become a rapper after dropping out


Lol wut are you being serious
Original post by CraigBackner
No no I've already got my revision timetbale, I do 4hrs a day weekedays and 8hrs weekends I just need a bit of help/guidance on how I can solve my current dilema

I don't understand ehat exactly is your current dilemma.
Make it short and to the point if you're going to explain.

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