How hard are GCSE's?
You may not may not know that the style of GCSEs was changed starting 2017. The first subjects to be changed were Maths, English lit and English Lang. This was because the government deemed GCSEs ‘too easy’. The new GCSEs for the rest of the subjects were first sat in 2018. I sat my GCSEs in 2017 so I experienced a bit of both.Personally the new GCSE Maths was alright but I always hated English so that kind of clouds my judgement for how hard the papers were. The hardest part for me was memorising the quotes for all of the poems, the texts I found okay to memorise. I also hated the long writing sections of English and found those hard, but then again that’s just me and my gross dislike for English.As for the old GCSEs, I LOVED the science ones. Especially chemistry. Most of it was recall, I used all the old past papers to my advantage (something which is scarce with the new GCSEs) and I was well off. I could predict patterns in the questions and the mark schemes allowed me to shorten my answers but still gain full marks. At the time I thought GCSE science was hard and menial but looking back, I could have gotten 3A*s if I had just put a little more effort in (I got 1A*, 2As).GCSE sociology was my favourite subject because it came so naturally to me. Now without sounding cocky, I thought it was all common sense and I struggled to understand how some people couldn’t grasp such an easy subject. Having spoken to my dad he explained that because of the family I grew up in and my parents jobs, that explained a lot. So sociology was not hard at all for me.Computing…well well well. Loved the coding (python and JavaScript) as it was 60% of the grade with coursework. The actual theory I hated. It was hard I couldn’t memorise it. It was so arbitrary to me and didn’t make sense at all.Geography I loved, that was easy aswell the hardest part being memorising case studies and details of those. The coursework was a breeze as it was fairly repetitive. Lastly, German was okay, coursework was worse than I thought, but overall the subject was mediocre I guess.Now these are just my very subjective opinions, and they mostly relate to the old GCSE if you’re doig the new spec things have probably changed. The grade boundaries may be lower because it’s still new and there are less resources (that’s how I explain my grade 9 in English lit :P)Thanks for reading :)
IS GCSE HARD OR IS IT EASY ?
ive just finished my gcse's and i didnt find them easy. they are meant the be the hardest exams, but dont worry stick to the things you are good at when picking your options and you shouldnt have a problem. maths - i did AQA, the first 2 exams arent too bad, but the last one (module 5) was the hardest. ive heard edecxel is quite easy and there is only one exam. science - i found this the hardest, as its 3 subjects in one. biology. chemistry and physics. english - there is a lot of coursework involved. but the exam isnt too bad. common sense is used most of the time. dont worry. just try to keep on track in your subjects
How Hard is GCSE Italian?
Well it depends if you have done it in your lower years, if you lived in Italy, if you're Italian, etc.. But Italian is quite an easy language. It would help if you know any Spanish, French or German bcos they are pretty similar as well as English... If it's you're first time to study Italian then you might need to spend some time on it verbs are usually the hard part because it can be confusing at times. Just make sure you learn you're vocab and keep practicing then you can easily get a high grade. I took Spanish in year 10 and I didn't have any previous experience with Spanish before but I managed to get an A. Do well on courseworks then do a lot of practice before the exams then you should do well..
How can I get A*s for GCSE? ?
One of my friends got 11 A*s, and I'd like to get similar results. I'm obviously going to work hard, but is there anything else I should be doing? Any tips?
How hard is the A level?
A-Levels are tough. I'm not gonna lie to you, they're a lot of work. There are quite a few reasons for this that you need to understand…The syllabus is a lot larger than GCSE. There’s a reason why I no longer have 2 maths lessons a week, and now have 5 a week. The specification (the thing that the teachers teach by) are easily 3 times longer than at GCSE. There’s a lot more content in a lot more detail; particularly in science or maths.You’ll have less free time. With particular emphasis on essay heavy subjects such as History or English Lit, you will find yourself working through all of your free periods and on some occasions, until 9pm in the evening. Don't let this put you off as your hard work is most definitely rewarded, it’s just difficult at the time.You will feel unusually tired. As I'm writing this, it’s 17:20 on a Thursday and I’m absolutely shattered. The work does take a lot of energy out of you which is why you want to sleep a lot at the weekend; oh wait, homework…The amount of homework you receive increased exponentially from GCSE. As there is rarely enough time in school for the syllabus to be taught, some is done as independent research in your own time, as well as any additional homework that your teacher gives you.I guess that I'm not really making a good case for A-Levels/6th Form am I?Just don't forget that your hard work is most definitely rewarded. I’ve just received the results from my AS mocks. I received a C- in chemistry; this might seem low but is the 3rd highest in the class with the highest being a C. This just puts things in perspective that when you put a load of kids who got As and A*s at GCSE in an AS exam and the highest grade is a C, A-Levels aren't easy. My other subjects (maths, biology and French) I got As in and I couldn't be happier.So if you remember one thing - they’re not easy, but it pays off!Hope this helps :)Source : A Level Problems
Can you hide one GCSE score?
No. You have to put all your scores. And how can you have got a C/D? Either you got a C or you got a D. Or it's a double subject and you have _two_ bad scores. That's less good. One "stupid score" will not ruin your chances. If it's in a subject you're not taking at A level, who cares, and if it's in a subject you are taking at A level, by the time you apply you'll have a much better AS grade to show that it was an aberration anyway.
Is computer science a good option for GCSE’s, is it hard? I am currently about to be in year 9 (picking my GCSE's), and I was wondering if the subject is challenging or just what sort of things might pop up?
Yes, it's challenging. All the new GCSEs are.As for what's in it, the exam boards for all GCSEs publish detailed specifications and you should use them to help you make your choices. For Edexcel's Computer Science, the spec is here:Edexcel GCSE Computer Science (2016)
Is it true that you need 9 A*s from GCSE to study at LSE for economics?
Is it true that you need 9 A stars from GCSE to study at LSE for economics?No, it’s not true.GCSEs are there to get you ready for “the next stage”. The Next Stage from GCSEs isn’t an undergraduate degree at the LSE.Your GCSEs need to be good enough to get you onto your A level courses (or your BTEC or an apprenticeship if that’s the direction you choose when those results come in in August or if you find A level study isn’t for you). You also need 5 A*-C (or 4–9 in the new grades), including English and Maths for a lot of government jobs.The only way GCSEs matter to the LSE is when they’re the only way to estimate what your A levels might be. So, if you’re not doing AS exams (and most people don’t now), if your GCSEs are really dreadful, you may not get an offer from the LSE until after the A level results are in.But you certainly don’t need 9 A* for anywhere.
Black ink or Blue ink for GCSE' s?
As I am currently studying for my upcoming GCSE; I was wondering if I only need black inked pen for my Science(Biology) ? Any help would be most appreciated. Sorry if the description is bit vague!
How on Earth did GCSE students find Hannah's sweets question hard when it is so trivial? Is the UK just terrible at academics?
Many people might find it tad tricky.Q: How on Earth did GCSE students find Hannah's sweets question hard when it is so trivial? Is the UK just terrible at academics?GCSE exams are typically taken by school students aged 14–16.Hannah has 6 orange sweets and some yellow sweets.Overall, she has n sweets.The probability of her taking 2 orange sweets is 1/3.The question is:Prove that: n^2-n-90=0And the answer is so simple for the average 15 year old, isn’t it. Or is it?