r/GCSE • • 10h ago

Question why were grades changed from letters to numbers?

91 Upvotes

I can’t see how it was necessary, letters are much more universally recognised, especially amongst the older generation, they look better too, numbers just sound goofy


r/GCSE • • 17h ago

Results Did your grades sound better in letters or numbers?

43 Upvotes

I got 999866665 which is 4 A* and 5 Bs (or 4 Bs and 1 C). I think it just sounds better in letters.


r/GCSE • • 14h ago

Meme/Humour Lowkey failing the mocks🥀

20 Upvotes

r/GCSE • • 4h ago

Question Most difficult AQA science paper? (Poll)

3 Upvotes
114 votes, 6d left
Biology P1
Biology P2
Physics P1
Physics P2
Chemistry P1
Chemistry P2

r/GCSE • • 4h ago

Question Revising for every subject is overwhelming

3 Upvotes

For context I’m in yr10 and started revision and I just realised how many subjects I need to constantly revise how do you deal with it successfully


r/GCSE • • 7h ago

Tips/Help I got 155/160 in English Literature, happy to give advice!! ☺️

6 Upvotes

63/64 in Paper 1

92/96 in Paper 2

Feel free to ask anything!!


r/GCSE • • 7h ago

Question Is my revision time-table alright or should I be stricter?

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3 Upvotes

Aiming for 8s and 9s and mocks are right around the corner though I already have a different time-table set up for those.


r/GCSE • • 5h ago

Question Is it foolish to pick Maths A level if I hate maths ?

4 Upvotes

So basically rn I'm working at a Grade 6 in Maths at but I feel like I could definitely get a 7/8 if I actually put more effort in because I give up very easily when it comes to the subject. I Also do further ​maths but I haven't ever had a proper mock for it so I have no idea what grade I'm working at. Anyways point is I really dislike maths but I still want to take Maths and Physics A level because I want to do engineering. When I really think about its really stupid because why would I want to study engineering when it's like 90% maths​​​​​​​.​​

The a levels I've been thinking about picking ​ some combination of are maths, physics, engineering, further maths and philosophy​​.

If I pick Maths, Physics, Further maths it'll probably be the best combo for Uni but it'll also make me miserable.The combo​ that I'd probably be happiest with is​ physics, engineering, philosophy because​ I'll​ get to do something essay based (which I enjoy) and I also get to do a subject with coursework which I find wayyy less stressful than my entire grade relying on a test at the end of year 13 but at same I think it's too random to really get me anywhere.

Obviously I'm still in year 11 some I've got a while to think about it but its be nice to get some input from anyone who does any of the subjects I've mentioned​​​

(Also excuse my horrible grammar and punctuation)


r/GCSE • • 1h ago

General I made a cinematic version of Percy Bysshe Shelley's "Ozymandias" (AQA Power & Conflict) — is this how you imagined it?

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If you're studying Ozymandias for GCSE English Literature, I thought you might enjoy seeing Shelley's poem brought to life a little differently.

🎬 Watch: https://youtu.be/gue3i2t0dZo

I created a short cinematic adaptation of the complete poem, combining dramatic spoken-word narration, nineteenth-century artwork depicting ancient Egyptian ruins, and neoclassical orchestral music I produced.

It's not an exam revision tutorial, just a different way to experience the poem and its themes of power, pride, and the passage of time.

💬 Is this how you pictured Ozymandias and his ruined empire when you first read the poem?


r/GCSE • • 23h ago

Pre-Exam EXAM PENCIL CASE

61 Upvotes

those clear pencil cases. yk the ones. i beg you peeps to not even try to bend the rules w exam stationery, they are 60p in the tesco!!! there is no benefit to buying cutesy pencil cases, unless you already have one and genuinely have not got the time to get anything else. when asking "is this ok for exams" assume NO and find a better option. more importantly talk to peeps from YOUR SCHOOL- friends who have done the exam with your school's invigilator or your teachers!!

i say this bc a girl in my year (actually multiple people but theres an example) was disqualified from multiple year 10 mocks for using a pink opaque pencil case. THRICE. dont even risk it dude omg

sincerely a cutecore loving enby

ps zips come in many colours and 30cm(?) ones are £1

r/GCSE • • 14h ago

Tips/Help GCSE Quotes

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11 Upvotes

how many quotes should i remember for each character and theme in:
An Inspector Calls
A Christmas Carol
Romeo and Juliet
Power and Conflict poetry

I’ve done that so far (for AIC) but I feel like that’s too many quotes but i’m scared that if i don’t have lots of quotes i’m gonna struggle in my exams😭😭


r/GCSE • • 10h ago

Tips/Help A Level combinations

6 Upvotes

guys do you think Geography, Computer Science and Business for alevels is a good combo or very random


r/GCSE • • 8h ago

Tips/Help ask me anything!!

3 Upvotes

hi! I got 999887777 in my GCSE's ask me anything you would like to know!! <33

for reference:

9 - Biology

9- History

9 - Food Tech

8- Chemistry

8 - Physics

7- Maths

7 - English Lit/lang

7- French (FULL MARKS IN WRITING though)

Also I achieved the highest by far in my cohort at my school!


r/GCSE • • 6h ago

Results Results

2 Upvotes

I know this is more aimed at past yr11s but I just wanted to get some advise from people who have past experiences. Is it possible to get 7s and above from my year 10 mocks and predicted grades. My school uses the + and - system.

Year 10 mocks
English lit-5
Maths-5
Physics-5
Biology-7
Chemistry-7
History-6
GCSE PE-6

Year 11predicted grades
English lit-5+
English language-5+
Maths-6+
Physics-6
Biology-7
Chemistry-7
French-5
History-6+
GCSE PE-6


r/GCSE • • 15h ago

Meme/Humour GCSE traitors update! DAY 6

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10 Upvotes

Day 6 is here!!! sorry for not posting about days 4 or 5 i was busy 💔

Mickey has been banished, and eddie is convinced that fred and hyde have something to do with it?

Sheila and Juliet’s feud is getting worse - they both accuse eachother of being a traitor, whose side will the cast choose?

What drama will the rest of the cast get up to? 👀

(i put the link in the comments to the channel if you wanna join! it’s anonymous and u get to vote on who to banish)


r/GCSE • • 9h ago

Tips/Help Need Help For A-Level Options!

3 Upvotes

My first two options are locked in I'd say, they are Graphic Design and Pyschology.

I'm unsure about my last option, I'm leaning toward Biology as it goes well with Psych, can keep doors open and I enjoy it at GCSE. One thing I'm unsure of is the Chemistry aspect of Biology as I currently hate Chem. Is it a lot? Also is the jump from GCSE bio to A-Level manageable?

History is also on the cards as is Maths.

Right now I'm 50% Biology 30% History 10% Maths and 10% Unsure

Please help me someone!


r/GCSE • • 17h ago

Revision Resources Is this enough revision for my mocks?

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13 Upvotes

Obviously I'll keep revising till my mocks but this is what I've done so far. For context I don't have a literature mock which is why I'm not revising literature


r/GCSE • • 7h ago

Request Marking!

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Hey guys! I’ve been stuck at grade 6/7 for a while for Spanish. I was wondering if anybody could give me feedback for a piece of writing for the 25 marker (AQA new spec). I did this within time, so I reckon I will have time in my mock tomorrow to also proofread at the end

The question was a practice one on YouTube about technology and future career ambitions,

TIA!


r/GCSE • • 11h ago

Results i got 180/200 in chemistry AQA lmk if u want tips

4 Upvotes

got the highest in my year pretty sure
85/100 in paper 1
95/100 in paper 2


r/GCSE • • 8h ago

Question My studying app just broke… 3 WEEKS FROM MY FUCKING MATH M3

2 Upvotes

I do not know WHAT THE FUCK TO DO.

GIZMO JUST.. BROKE? All the sudden.
It’s marking right answers as wrong
It’s just became a mess in the last fucking week and i don’t know what app i can move onto as I have multiple exam boards

I have the CCEA board mostly for everything then WJEC for hospitality and catering

FUCK
Can Anyone, even a adult give me fucking studying suggestions and studying app suggestions IMMEDIATELY


r/GCSE • • 5h ago

Tips/Help Is this an effective way of revising?

1 Upvotes

I have mocks in a month and a half and for triple science they way im revising and learning content is by using pmt flashcards on a topic then doing the topic questions they provide. If i get something wrong i make a flashcards out of it. After all t0pics are done, i do a past paper then re revise the content i got wrong.


r/GCSE • • 14h ago

Tips/Help Do you cross them out?

4 Upvotes

When do english papers question 5 and make a plan around your answers, are you supposed to cross them out or leave them?


r/GCSE • • 15h ago

Question Revision

6 Upvotes

Genuinely how do I find time to revise? By the time I get home from school I’ve lost all motivation/energy to do a my school work and even if I try I cannot concentrate properly. Does anyone have any advice?


r/GCSE • • 9h ago

Tips/Help Is this a good A level combination?

2 Upvotes

I am currently in year 11 and applying for sixthforms and want to do Computer Science and maths it's the obvious choice that goes with it but for the third subject I don't know what to choose I was thinking economics but am not quite sure


r/GCSE • • 10h ago

Results 9s in these subject, can help!

2 Upvotes

9 in bio chem eng lit physics (all aqa) re eduqas b, maths edexcel!
ask me anything, love to help x