What are the easiest GCSEs to pass?

The British Exams lists the top 10 easiest GCSEs as reported by students:
  • Geography.
  • Film Studies.
  • Religious Studies.
  • Media Studies.
  • Hospitality and Catering.
  • Business Studies.
  • Drama.
  • Physical Education.
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What is the hardest GCSE to pass?

The hardest GCSE to pass is Double Science with 58.1 percent of students getting a four or lower in 2021. Just 1.5 percent of students received a nine in Double Science.
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What are the most important GCSEs to pass?

Maths is one of the most important GCSEs to pass. GCSE, or General Certificate of Secondary Education, refers to a series of exams that students usually take at the age of 15 or 16. It signals the end of secondary school study (hence the name), and acts as a gateway to sixth form.
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How can I pass my GCSEs easily?

10 Best GCSE Revision Tips from Past Students
  1. Create a Revision Timetable. ...
  2. Take Regular Study Breaks. ...
  3. Use Mind Maps to Connect Ideas. ...
  4. Understand Your Learning Style. ...
  5. Practice, Practice, Practice. ...
  6. Collaborate with Classmates. ...
  7. Variety is the Spice of Life! ...
  8. Day of Your GCSE Exam.
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What is the least popular GCSE?

5 least popular GCSE subjects 2018
  1. Welsh (as a second language) - 15. Only 15 students were entered to sit the GCSE exam in Welsh as a second language in 2018. ...
  2. Manufacturing - 50. ...
  3. Other sciences - 2,525. ...
  4. General studies - 2,945. ...
  5. Classical subjects (non-EBacc) - 3,625.
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The 10 Easiest GCSE Subjects In 2021 - Think Student



Is GCSE history or geography easier?

Geography is quite easy and interesting but then again a lot of case studies to remember. The coursework for history is basically source analysis but it is quite difficult compared with geography coursework.
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Are GCSEs easier than mocks?

However, the year aboves in school have said their mock exams were way harder than the real GCSE exams, with people who revised tons for both their mocks and GCSEs getting 5s or 6s (Bs) in the mocks and straight 9s in the real GCSEs (A**).
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Are GCSE harder now?

So, the government changed up the GCSEs and now we have the 9-1 system with different specifications, grade boundaries etc. Now, take Maths for example, the new system was made so it's harder. And it is, for the most part.
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How do you not fail GCSEs?

The key to passing all your GCSEs is revising regularly and knowing your subjects inside out. Read through the marking criteria for each subject to find out what you need to know and how to get marks. Try to revise as often as you can.
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How many hours a day should you study for GCSE?

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.
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What GCSEs are best?

The 5 Best GCSEs to Take in 2022 (Student Opinion)
  1. GCSE History. ...
  2. GCSE Modern Foreign Languages. ...
  3. GCSE P.E. ...
  4. GCSE Business Studies. ...
  5. GCSE Music.
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Is Grade 3 GCSE a pass?

Is grade 3 a pass? For a 'standard pass', equivalent to the old C grade, students will need to achieve a 4 grade, while a 5 will constitute a 'strong pass'.
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Is 5 a good GCSE grade?

In essence, a grade 4 or 5 would be considered “good” because the government has outlined the passing grade to be a 4 – a 4 is a standard pass and a grade 5 is considered a strong pass. Therefore, anything above this standard would technically be deemed good.
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Is it OK to fail GCSEs?

There is no penalty for failing your GSCEs, but you won't be able to complete your A-Levels without it. There's also the fact that certain jobs require GCSEs, which would mean that failing your GSCEs will set you back.
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Are 8 GCSEs enough?

Fewer GCSEs with good grades are the best - a minimum of 8. It's a great collection of advice and information. 8 is plenty. 10 is pushing it.
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Is GCSE chemistry easy?

GCSE Chemistry is the second hardest science GCSE you can take, just harder than GCSE Biology. Let's quickly run through why it's in the middle of the other two sciences, and not at either end. What is this? GCSE Chemistry has a high pass rate of 89.7% in 2018.
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What happens if I fail my GCSEs 2021?

Most schools and colleges allow GCSE students to resit failed examinations. You can resit English and Maths exams in November and examinations in other subjects are then taken in the following June. You will need to double check the examination schedule with your school.
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When Should Year 11 start revising?

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!
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Can I pass my GCSEs without revising?

As long as you can write a decent essay, history and the like are easy. Point, Evidence, Explain and every time you'll do fine. If you can even vaguely memorise things then you should be alright for science, tech and the rest.
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Do Year 10 mocks matter?

You'll earn badges for being active around the site. Rep gems come when your posts are rated by other community members. The only reason you have year 10 mocks is because to get you ready for your actual GCSEs and it gives your teachers and yourself an overview of your strengths and weaknesses.
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How many people fail their GCSEs every year?

GCSE pass percentage

This is higher than it was in earlier years; in 2019, 20.6% of students got 7/A or higher. Over the last 12 years, fewer than 2% of students failed their GCSE exams, and in 2020, 99.6% of students achieved at least one grade 1/G or above – 1.3% more than the year before.
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Are GCSEs harder than 10 years ago?

It was LOT HARDER. GCSEs I've only done the 9-1 and they are almost as hard as O levels ( I sat English language in 2017 and maths in 2018). As for English language it was a lot easier because it was more like English literature, and you just needed to know very basic stuff.
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What happens if the fire alarm goes off during a GCSE exam?

If the fire alarm goes off stay seated and wait for instructions from the lead invigilator. Misconduct of any kind in the exam room has to be reported to the exam board. When you are asked to stop writing at the end of the exam simply do that. Do not leave the exam room until told to do so by the lead invigilator.
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Do Year 11 mocks matter?

The mock isn't really considered once you have passed the actual exam, but until that point it is very important to you, so you need to take it seriously and revise for it like any other exam.
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