Is it possible to go from a 7 to 9 in two months in GCSE Maths?

Original post by ᴅ ᴀ ɴ ɪ ᴇ ʟ

Right, so I received my mock grade for maths today, and I achieved a 7. If I had to be honest, I am alright with my mock grade, but it's better than what I got last time which was a 6. Since, we have like two months till GCSEs, do you still think I have time to improve from a 7 to 9?

Definitely, it's very common to improve by 1 or 2 grades as you increase your revision. Was the mock a real past paper that used real grade boundaries?

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Original post by ᴅ ᴀ ɴ ɪ ᴇ ʟ

Right, so I received my mock grade for maths today, and I achieved a 7. If I had to be honest, I am alright with my mock grade, but it's better than what I got last time which was a 6. Since, we have like two months till GCSEs, do you still think I have time to improve from a 7 to 9?

If you want a 9 then I recommend trying as many (new spec) papers as you can get your hands on. If you need recommendations for where to get papers let me know.

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commentsection

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I've always just wanted a 4 in GCSE Maths. I never got it.
After 3 attempts.

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graduros

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Sure it is. However, speaking from experience (Year 13 A-level student) is there any reason for you to get a grade 9? While it is always nice to get that higher grade, a grade 7 is still a very good grade for maths? Perhaps it would be better to spend time on other subjects that maybe you aren’t doing as well in? I don’t know your particular skill sets and maybe you’re doing well in everything but it is certainly something to think about.

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Cryoraptor

I don't know what the big deal about 9s are. 7 is still an A and an excellent pass.

But to answer your question, in theory you could.

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Original post by Cryoraptor

I don't know what the big deal about 9s are. 7 is still an A and an excellent pass.

Of course a 7 is an excellent grade (relative to the average student) but I think it's good for students to strive for the best grade they can get, especially if they are aiming to go to a top uni.

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Cryoraptor

Original post by Sir Cumference

Of course a 7 is an excellent grade (relative to the average student) but I think it's good for students to strive for the best grade they can get, especially if they are aiming to go to a top uni.

Of course, but students shouldn't stress themselves over not getting a 9. A 7 is still highly acceptable for most if not all unis.

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username5161354

It’s definitely possible. I went up around 2 grades from my mocks to actual GCSE results. I went from mock grade 8 in maths to 9 in the real thing. I wish you all the best! Xx

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Cherrygrape1234

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Original post by blueberrybowl

It’s definitely possible. I went up around 2 grades from my mocks to actual GCSE results. I went from mock grade 8 in maths to 9 in the real thing. I wish you all the best! Xx

How did you revise?

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username5161354

Original post by Cherrygrape1234

How did you revise?

I used a website my school has a membership to called mathswatch. My school regularly used past papers to test us which really helped. Also, in the real exams, math watch release a spreadsheet with all the topics they estimate will come up within the next exam papers which really helped. I watched all the videos the night before the exams and their interactive questions really helped. Hope that helps

Original post by Cryoraptor

Of course, but students shouldn't stress themselves over not getting a 9. A 7 is still highly acceptable for most if not all unis.

Would agree when it comes to getting a 9. The difference between a student with an 8 and one with a 9 can be trivial. (a student solidly working at a 9 might just have a bad day) But a 7 may not be acceptable by schools in some cases, some require an 8 for further maths A-level.

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