When should I start studying for my GCSEs?

So, in conclusion – the average recommended time to start your revision is two to three months before your first exam (starting on the 10th of March). This gives you enough time to go over everything you need for your exams, whilst also being close enough to the deadline that you’ll remember it all!

How many hours a day should you study for GCSEs?

Instead aim for 30-45 minute sessions with short breaks in between and ideally no more than 4 hours of study per day. This way you’ll have more productive bursts of revision, rather than trying to cram multiple subjects for hours on end.

What should I study for GCSE?

Maths, English and Science are the core subjects everyone must take at GCSE in England. English Language is compulsory in all schools, and so is English Literature in the majority of schools, but there are exceptions, so do check.

How many hours a week should you study for GCSEs?

Theory 1 – Study Around 15-20 Hours per Week for Your GCSEs & A-Levels. The Student Room interviewed) a few students that came with some solid advice. One student recommends starting to revise around 2 months in advance of the exams.

Is 12 GCSEs a lot?

Firstly, if you’re here for the short answer here it is: The majority of students will take 9/10 GCSEs, and this amount is perfectly credible to colleges, universities and employers. However, a very small amount of students will take 11 GCSEs and an even fewer amount of students will take 12+ GCSEs.

How long should a year 10 student study?

In order to demonstrate high competency or mastery of topics in English, Mathematics, and Science, students are expected to dedicate at least 12 to 15 hours of study each week. In addition, Year 10 students continue to receive a significant amount of work from their various subjects.

Which GCSE is the easiest?

• GCSE Catering.
• GCSE Design and Technology.
• GCSE Geography.
• GCSE Music.
• GCSE Physical Education.
• GCSE Religious Studies. Next up, we have GCSE Religious Studies.
• GCSE Film Studies. Third on my list of the top 10 easiest GCSEs is GCSE Film Studies.
• GCSE Drama. Very close, but not quite making into the top spot is GCSE Drama.

What are the 11 GCSE subjects?

All GCSE subjects

• Art and Design.
• Biology (Single Science)
• Chemistry (Single Science)
• Combined Science.
• Computer Science.
• Design and Technology.
• Digital Technology (CCEA)
• Drama.

Can you do GCSEs at 14?

GCSEs are the main qualification taken by 14 to 16-year-olds, but are available to anyone of any age. You can take GCSEs in a wide range of academic and ‘applied’ or work-related subjects at school or your local Further Education (FE) college.

How many hours a day should you revise for GCSEs?

You should revise for around 1-2 hours every day in the months leading up to your GCSEs. Starting around the 10th of March and keeping up that schedule will give you enough time to sort yourself out for GCSEs.

Do I need to continue studying for my A-levels?

So if you have your heart set on a career that requires you to have a degree, then you’ll need to continue studying for your A-levels. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to stay on at school.

How many pages should you learn a day to study effectively?

Subtract 30. That’s 170 days. To achieve top grades, you’ll need to learn 1,480 pages over this time through self-study, in addition to school work. If you start revising in January, that’s 13 pages a day. February? 17 pages a day. It’s very difficult to effectively learn 12 or more pages a day.

How many pages do you need to study to pass an exam?

Let’s assume you have 200 days before your first exam. Subtract 30. That’s 170 days. To achieve top grades, you’ll need to learn 1,480 pages over this time through self-study, in addition to school work. If you start revising in January, that’s 13 pages a day.