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GCSE options - plz help (I'M STRESSING)

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Reply 40

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by Dj_quickshot
Most subjects use basic knowledge from Y9, but the actual content is fresh for GCSE usually. I'd suggest picking what you think you'd enjoy. If you're bored, you'll drop grades due to not overly caring.


💯 exactly this

Reply 41

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by LIFEchoicesHelp
Hi,
I'm in Y9 and i've got to pick my gcse options in around a week and i'm so scared cuz these are what I'm thinking about:
Maths, english literature, english language, biology, physics, chemistry, french, computer science, geography, religious studies.
But the thing is, I don't know if i'll be good enough with especially geography (my teacher waffles too much that I might fail when I come to year 11), computer science (same reason as geography), RS.
I was wondering if anything we learn in Y9 actually means something - I know it does, but like do they reteach most stuff from years 7-9 in year 10 or not??????????????

Ok, one big thing. Don't pick both Geography and History. It's just so long. I do both + triple. It's horror.

Reply 42

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by LIFEchoicesHelp
Hi,
I'm in Y9 and i've got to pick my gcse options in around a week and i'm so scared cuz these are what I'm thinking about:
Maths, english literature, english language, biology, physics, chemistry, french, computer science, geography, religious studies.
But the thing is, I don't know if i'll be good enough with especially geography (my teacher waffles too much that I might fail when I come to year 11), computer science (same reason as geography), RS.
I was wondering if anything we learn in Y9 actually means something - I know it does, but like do they reteach most stuff from years 7-9 in year 10 or not??????????????

I'm year 9 too and I don't think they reteach most topics we learnt in KS3
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Reply 43

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by TwistedParadox
DO NOT PICK COMPUTER SCIENCE!!!! I was forced to pick it and I'm in year 11 now and honestly it is the most difficult subject I take! You literally have to think like a computer and it's not worth the stress. I do geography and it is soooo easy I'm literally getting 9s. If you like science pick geography, plus it is mostly common sense and you can get easy marks 😃


I agree I regret picking computer science everyday am failing soo bad so you should reconsider but if u love it soo much clm

Reply 44

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by (Blue)
I agree I regret picking computer science everyday am failing soo bad so you should reconsider but if u love it soo much clm

I'm sitting on a predicted 9, so if you can manage it, go for it. However, if you do struggle, there's a thread somewhere that I've posted on regarding computer science, so who knows, maybe I could help you out if that's an option for you?

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