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How can I guarantee all 9s at GCSE?

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Reply 20

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by nwar
Do past papers! However, one major difference is that physics is nearly 40% calculations so make sure you’re not losing any marks on those. If you find the calculations tricky, go on Isaac Physics and filter by topic (at GCSE level).
Seneca was very useful for having the content down, and make sure you do through the specification as well :smile:

I am majority loosing it on application instead, like i would know the info, but never how to meet the markscheme waffle?

Reply 21

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by shonow033m
I am majority loosing it on application instead, like i would know the info, but never how to meet the markscheme waffle?

Absolutely (it’s the exact same issue at A level as well). Only way you can improve on this is to do past papers and when you do them, look at the mark scheme carefully because there’s a pattern to them. Also, look at examiner reports on the papers that you’re doing because it gives you so much more info on the specific questions and what they were expecting/how the cohort did.

Reply 22

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by ga9020
Hi guys, I'm a Year 11 student who aims to get 10 Grade 9s in the final GCSE exams.
Here are my most recent mock results:
Maths - 9 (Full Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 and 3 >95% )
Further Maths - 9 (79/80 Paper 1, 78/80 Paper 2)
English Literature - 8
English Language - 8
Physics - 9
Chemistry - 8
Biology - 9
Business Studies - 9 (83/90 Paper 1, 88/90 Paper 2)
History - 8
Computer Science - 8
What do you recommend I do i.e. how much revision a day, what methods of revision and any other helpful things to secure all 9s in May-June? I feel like I'm capable of doing it but am also unconfident I'll get all 9s. In terms of subjects which I think are weaker me - Chemistry, English, CS and History. I am scared that I won't get 9s in these.
Thanks

Hey, could you possibly share what you used to revise math and physics I’m currently on a grade 6-7 trying to aim higher!

Reply 23

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by shonow033m
how do you get a 9 in maths? like what resources?

Past papers, Corbett maths 5 a day

Reply 24

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by zmariax
Hey, could you possibly share what you used to revise math and physics I’m currently on a grade 6-7 trying to aim higher!

I used Corbett maths 5 a day, every day for 2-3 months, and then past papers. For topics got don't get watch GCSE maths tutor and 1st class maths

Reply 25

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by arrogant-climber
I found it most useful to focus less on flashcards and more on planning structures of essays, even if to save time I didn't actually bother writing them. I think a lot of people waste time in history just memorizing facts, but the majority of the marks is about the structure, and particularly on source analysis. I found mind maps quite useful for this. Don't bother spending time learning the specific dates that events happened. It takes too long to memorize and isn't actually worth any marks. Instead, you should focus on the order of the events, and how/why one event led to another, as this helps with with structuring your essay.
Doing this for my revision, I was able to get a 9 when I did GCSE History. This was just after COVID though when the exam was a bit easier.

If I have exam technique nailed down I should just focus on content right?

Reply 26

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by ga9020
If I have exam technique nailed down I should just focus on content right?

Yes that sounds like a good idea.

Reply 27

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by arrogant-climber
Yes that sounds like a good idea.

okay thanks

Reply 28

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by ga9020
Hi guys, I'm a Year 11 student who aims to get 10 Grade 9s in the final GCSE exams.
Here are my most recent mock results:
Maths - 9 (Full Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 and 3 >95% )
Further Maths - 9 (79/80 Paper 1, 78/80 Paper 2)
English Literature - 8
English Language - 8
Physics - 9
Chemistry - 8
Biology - 9
Business Studies - 9 (83/90 Paper 1, 88/90 Paper 2)
History - 8
Computer Science - 8
What do you recommend I do i.e. how much revision a day, what methods of revision and any other helpful things to secure all 9s in May-June? I feel like I'm capable of doing it but am also unconfident I'll get all 9s. In terms of subjects which I think are weaker me - Chemistry, English, CS and History. I am scared that I won't get 9s in these.
Thanks

how do u revise for ur sciences and history im in yr 10 and i have no ideaa

Reply 29

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by kixdhed
how do u revise for ur sciences and history im in yr 10 and i have no ideaa

cognito, thats it. and past papers

Reply 30

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by ga9020
Hi guys, I'm a Year 11 student who aims to get 10 Grade 9s in the final GCSE exams.
Here are my most recent mock results:
Maths - 9 (Full Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 and 3 >95% )
Further Maths - 9 (79/80 Paper 1, 78/80 Paper 2)
English Literature - 8
English Language - 8
Physics - 9
Chemistry - 8
Biology - 9
Business Studies - 9 (83/90 Paper 1, 88/90 Paper 2)
History - 8
Computer Science - 8
What do you recommend I do i.e. how much revision a day, what methods of revision and any other helpful things to secure all 9s in May-June? I feel like I'm capable of doing it but am also unconfident I'll get all 9s. In terms of subjects which I think are weaker me - Chemistry, English, CS and History. I am scared that I won't get 9s in these.
Thanks

Revise, I guess

peenersnifferguy

Reply 31

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by ga9020
Hi guys, I'm a Year 11 student who aims to get 10 Grade 9s in the final GCSE exams.
Here are my most recent mock results:
Maths - 9 (Full Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 and 3 >95% )
Further Maths - 9 (79/80 Paper 1, 78/80 Paper 2)
English Literature - 8
English Language - 8
Physics - 9
Chemistry - 8
Biology - 9
Business Studies - 9 (83/90 Paper 1, 88/90 Paper 2)
History - 8
Computer Science - 8
What do you recommend I do i.e. how much revision a day, what methods of revision and any other helpful things to secure all 9s in May-June? I feel like I'm capable of doing it but am also unconfident I'll get all 9s. In terms of subjects which I think are weaker me - Chemistry, English, CS and History. I am scared that I won't get 9s in these.
Thanks

just revise mate go watch videos on youtube for revising each specific subject they are way more helpful

Reply 32

Original post
by ga9020
Hi guys, I'm a Year 11 student who aims to get 10 Grade 9s in the final GCSE exams.
Here are my most recent mock results:
Maths - 9 (Full Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 and 3 >95% )
Further Maths - 9 (79/80 Paper 1, 78/80 Paper 2)
English Literature - 8
English Language - 8
Physics - 9
Chemistry - 8
Biology - 9
Business Studies - 9 (83/90 Paper 1, 88/90 Paper 2)
History - 8
Computer Science - 8
What do you recommend I do i.e. how much revision a day, what methods of revision and any other helpful things to secure all 9s in May-June? I feel like I'm capable of doing it but am also unconfident I'll get all 9s. In terms of subjects which I think are weaker me - Chemistry, English, CS and History. I am scared that I won't get 9s in these.
Thanks

Bro - keep doing what ur alr doing and just work on weak areas. Tbh I acc want tips from u for fm and physics. THOSE R HELLA GOOD GRADES MAN CONGRATS 😊😊!! Dont be overconfident but also have some faith and rlly target ur weak points. At this stage focus on exam practice if u know content. Best of luck 😊😊.

How was Cs( I do ocr) and eng ( I do aqa) ?

Reply 33

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by ga9020
Hi guys, I'm a Year 11 student who aims to get 10 Grade 9s in the final GCSE exams.
Here are my most recent mock results:
Maths - 9 (Full Marks in Paper 1, Paper 2 and 3 >95% )
Further Maths - 9 (79/80 Paper 1, 78/80 Paper 2)
English Literature - 8
English Language - 8
Physics - 9
Chemistry - 8
Biology - 9
Business Studies - 9 (83/90 Paper 1, 88/90 Paper 2)
History - 8
Computer Science - 8
What do you recommend I do i.e. how much revision a day, what methods of revision and any other helpful things to secure all 9s in May-June? I feel like I'm capable of doing it but am also unconfident I'll get all 9s. In terms of subjects which I think are weaker me - Chemistry, English, CS and History. I am scared that I won't get 9s in these.
Thanks


I'm lucky if I get a 9 in Maths and ENG Lang this year. 😭🙏🏽

Reply 34

thank you bro, and sorry for the late reply. cs was great (aqa), eng was decent too

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