Unsure if my GSCE revision timetable/plan/schedule for next year is too much

Its around 2 hours 35 minutes a day , where i study 5 different subjects for around 25-30 minutes for each but im not sure if this will burn me out really easily ?

Reply 1

flowersinmyhair

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by lewis_09

Its around 2 hours 35 minutes a day , where i study 5 different subjects for around 25-30 minutes for each but im not sure if this will burn me out really easily ?

When in your day are you planning to this and are you scheduling in activities that will recharge your batteries?

Reply 2

lewis_09

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by flowersinmyhair

When in your day are you planning to this and are you scheduling in activities that will recharge your batteries?

After i get home from school mainly , i probably wont do much after school apart from studying so i hope just lazing around will help with not burning out

Reply 3

flowersinmyhair

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by lewis_09

After i get home from school mainly , i probably wont do much after school apart from studying so i hope just lazing around will help with not burning out

I'm guessing lazing around involves watching TV or films, listening to music that kind of thing?

Reply 4

VaBook78

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by lewis_09

Its around 2 hours 35 minutes a day , where i study 5 different subjects for around 25-30 minutes for each but im not sure if this will burn me out really easily ?

Hi, just finished GCSEs! Assuming you’re y11, I’d say 2h a day is good, then 3h each day on the weekend? If you have mocks coming up then perhaps a little more than that. March onwards I’d gradually start to increase your amount of revision until April half term, I’d say 5-6h most days (revise but don’t overdo it).
Personally I did 3 subjects, each for 40mins on weekdays! Often worked out with hwk being one slot (e.g revising for a test or reviewing work), making revision resources for another, and then practice qs e.g maths in my last one. Only issue with 5 subjects is that you can’t spend that long on each one!
I did a practice paper each week from Feb as one of my weekend slots. Last piece of advice: not going to deny it loads of people cheat on their y11 mocks. Now this is probably shocking to hear but if you’re worried about doing badly, do the paper before the mock at home!!! It’ll probs be last years paper and they’re leaked all over social media. Do the paper without looking at the answers - then mark it and see what you would have got for real (that way you can assess how much work you’ve really got to do). Then if you want to you can learn the answers so you do better in your school mock. Or you can just not cheat and do the paper at school but it’s good to get practice even if you want to do very well on school record. Honestly I have a lot to say about GCSEs so if you have any other qs feel free to ask! So to summarise I’d recommend 2h on weekdays, that’s enough for the first 6 months of y11.

Reply 5

FunPsychoStudent

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by lewis_09

Its around 2 hours 35 minutes a day , where i study 5 different subjects for around 25-30 minutes for each but im not sure if this will burn me out really easily ?

I think that if you're careful and smart then you will be okay. If you do that every single day then you may burn out. Maybe set a goal to do it like 3 times a week so you still have those days where if you are more tired then you can rest. It's great that you're trying to be proactive but please do not make school your whole life. You need hobbies and activities that you do that will keep you from just getting sucked into school all the time because if you do only focus on school then that's what you'll tie your worth to and that's not good. For me I love running and being active, reading, watching movies and knitting but for you it could be video games or art or anything else you like. Don't go 100% at the beginning because it's a marathon, not a sprint. Hope that was helpful :smile:

Reply 6

lewis_09

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by flowersinmyhair

I'm guessing lazing around involves watching TV or films, listening to music that kind of thing?

Yeah lol

Reply 7

Flk10

Sounds like a good amount. How much are you planning to do at weekends?

Reply 8

Aviator29

Hi! I’m an A-Level student going into Y13, I found that smaller revision chunks of each subject was really useful. I would recommend looking into different types of revision.
Personally the Feynman technique is best for me. I would recommend the pomodoro technique. It’s basically doing smaller study sessions and taking breaks inbetween

Reply 9

flowersinmyhair

Volunteer Section Leader, Clearing and Applications Advisor

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by lewis_09

Yeah lol

As long as it recharges your batteries I would go for it, see how you get on and adjust if it isn't working for you :smile:

Reply 10

cherry07xx

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by lewis_09

Its around 2 hours 35 minutes a day , where i study 5 different subjects for around 25-30 minutes for each but im not sure if this will burn me out really easily ?

Studying a subject for 30 minutes at a time is a great idea!

But please don’t feel like you have to work for multiple hours every single day to do well. I’m in Year 12 now, and I came out of my GCSEs with mostly 8s and a few 9s. You really don’t need to be working crazy hours to achieve high grades, I don't think I was even doing 2 hours during exam season.

It’s better to look after yourself and build up gradually. Maybe start with shorter sessions and slowly increase to 2 hours a day, rather than jumping in straight away. That way, you’ll be much less likely to burn out.

Reply 11

LJMUStudentReps

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by lewis_09

Its around 2 hours 35 minutes a day , where i study 5 different subjects for around 25-30 minutes for each but im not sure if this will burn me out really easily ?

Hi,

That sounds like a good plan, and it’s great that you’re thinking ahead. Just make sure you’re still doing things you enjoy alongside revision so that you don’t burn out. Two and a half hours a day can definitely work if you pace yourself well, but it’s important to make time for yourself outside of studying too.

You could also try the Pomodoro method. You study for around 25 minutes, then take a 5-minute break. After a few cycles, take a longer break. It helps keep your focus sharp and gives your brain time to recharge. Just stay consistent and be flexible with your schedule if you ever feel overwhelmed. Quality over quantity always makes a difference.

Good luck with your revision!

Tayba
Student Rep