What GCSEs are the hardest?

What are the top 10 hardest GCSEs?
  • Physics.
  • English Literature.
  • Maths.
  • Computer Science.
  • Economics.
  • Biology.
  • English Language.
  • Modern Foreign Languages.
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What is the easiest GCSE?

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 are the most respected GCSEs?

The 10 Most Popular GCSE Subjects – Ranked for 2022
  • GCSE French (And Other Modern Languages) ...
  • GCSE Geography. ...
  • GCSE Art. ...
  • GCSE History. ...
  • GCSE Design and Technology (DT) ...
  • GCSE Additional and Combined Science. ...
  • GCSE Science. ...
  • GCSE English Literature.
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How hard is it to get a nine in GCSE?

Getting a 9 in GCSE Maths is a higher grade than an A* was, as it is meant to differentiate the very top achieving pupils. In 2020 Grade 9s made up 6.6% of all results in England across all GCSE subjects – slightly higher than the previous year, but still quite a small percentage.
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Is 7 good for GCSE?

Grade 7 is the equivalent of a grade A. Grade 6 is the equivalent of just above a grade B. Grade 5 is the equivalent of in between grades B and C. Grade 4 is the equivalent of a grade C.
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The 10 Hardest GCSE Subjects In 2021 (Ranked) - Think Student



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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Which GCSE is easier geography or history?

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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Is GCSE Psychology hard?

GCSE Psychology has a pass rate of 63% in 2019.

This is quite bad for a GCSE, but this bad pass rate can be explained. Many students decide not to take A-Level Psychology in college, and so don't try very hard with it in school.
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Is GCSE biology hard?

7. GCSE Biology. GCSE Biology makes an appearance on this list at number 7, as one of the hardest GCSEs you can take. High volume of content, and difficult concepts to understand are two of the reasons why so many students struggle.
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What are the hardest GCSEs UK?

What are the top 10 hardest GCSEs?
  • Physics.
  • English Literature.
  • Maths.
  • Computer Science.
  • Economics.
  • Biology.
  • English Language.
  • Modern Foreign Languages.
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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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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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Which science is hardest at GCSE?

Physics is the hardest by far.
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Are maths GCSE hard?

While many consider maths to be a difficult subject, with the right teaching and preparation it can be one of the easier subjects to do well in, as it's not based on the subjective opinion of an examiner like some other subjects are.
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Is chemistry A Level hard?

It's no secret that A-Level Chemistry is extremely hard. If you struggled with GCSE Chemistry, it is highly recommended that you don't do this subject at A Level, as it is a massive step up from GCSE. With AQA Chemistry, you'll take two papers.
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Is GCSE Geography hard?

GCSE Geography takes the number 7 spot on this list. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you this (it's quite well known) but GCSE Geography is a fairly easy subject to take.
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Is biology A Level hard?

For those of you wanting the short answer: A-Level Biology is quite a hard A-Level, even for the most skilled science students. It's a completely different ball game to GCSE, it goes much more into depth and there's a lot more content you need to know.
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Is PE a good GCSE to take?

If you see yourself as a practical, active person, GCSE P.E. is the way to go! This subject is really suited to a variety of career paths; therefore, I have placed it as number three on this list.
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Is GCSE sociology hard?

GCSE Sociology is crazy hard - this is coming from an above average grade student... you have to memorise content and keywords like 30 -50 for each chapter and then use all the knowledge to answer exam questions! check out the aqa website on past paper sociology questions.
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What GCSE subjects are most popular?

Mathematics remains the most popular A-Level subject, with Psychology and Biology the next most popular STEM subjects. Five STEM subjects crack the top 10 of fastest growing A-Level subjects - Computing, Psychology, Biology, Physics and Chemistry.
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Is 12 GCSEs too much?

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.
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Is a grade 6 GOOD?

Grade 6 indicates a good level of achievement and will help support progression into higher education and future employment.
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Is a grade 5 GOOD?

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.
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