10 Tips for your Science GCSEs in 2024

[@Lexler34]

idk why im watching this as a uni student

[@existentialdreadxox]

😂

[@Billy-zm9oe]

same im year 13 not doing any stem subjects haha

[@notnikkita]

lol

[@That_other_girl]

Lols welcome to the club😂

[@RHN_-ue5dr]

LMFAOOOOOOO

[@rightgirlwrongplanet]

thank you so much for putting your time and effort into making these professional videos to benefit countless students.

[@itzzmee2703]

I achieved all 9s in my gcses and for sciences I owe this guy half the credit, he taught me everything ranging from protein synthesis to electromagnetism, he taught me more than my teachers icl. I absolutely love how he explains what is exactly on the spec with 0 waffle in just 5 minutes. Only wish that he did alevel physics too because I know I cannot find anyone half as good as him:((. (might just watch his gcses videos again lol)Thank you sir for all your efforts

[@JalaleddinYousef]

I will be doing GCSEs of May2025 wish me luck, i read your comment and i will follow this guy for me to achieve my objection.

[@jedharendstrash]

Anyone else going for the triple 9 in science here?! Thanks so much for these videos - I literally went from a grade 5-6 from a grade 8-9 in a few months thanks to them. Maybe the confidence I now have in science inspired me to pick A level physics too

[@jedharendstrash]

I’ve been doing an hour and a quarter of revision each day since december so i soooo hope it pays off

[@0_hasini]

@@jedharendstrash hey, how have you been revising, im struggling to find the correct way too get all the information into my brain. im in year 10 and I got a 6 in my end of year mocks with no revision whatsoever but I know it will get harder in the year 11 mocks so I want to be ahead of time and get a 8/9

[@wistfulwriterthingy12]

What did you get?

[@editzlxc747]

@@jedharendstrash did it pay off??

[@EllasTrends]

honestly thank you so much for everything. i honestly would never have gotten 9s for triple science in my mocks if it weren't for your videos!!

[@zanealcazar5579]

I'll come back to this video to tell you what grades i got...I am revising right now and will continue until 9th of may 2024...wish me luck! Will be right back!!

[@BeautyPlays2011]

You never came back xD

[@theomnibenevolence]

Sao… what score did you get?

[@Bellxia]

how did it go?

[@laytont_]

How'd it go

[@maiishams994]

What did u doooo

[@coconutt-2kalwp]

thank you so much shaun!! tip 3 was honestly so good to hear, ive heard everyone say 'best til last' and i never agreed with that and here you are, proving my point. THANK YOU ❤❤

[@VibeLmao]

you're the only thing that got me through my 2022 science GCSE's, thank you :)

[@jameswazhere3537]

thank you sir i am honestly very grateful for your videos i went from a grade 4 student in science up to a grade 7 in my most recent mocks after only 3 months of keeping up with your channel, youve just made all of the topics that i struggled in (especially biology) a lot simpler and easier to remember to the point where i was able to smash some of those 6 mark questions which i usually left blank or only got a couple of marks on. im dedicated to getting a 7 or higher in the real exams, and all my thanks goes to you. good luck everyone

[@umbaqa]

rahh shaun bravo on the updated visuals these graphics r looking SMOOTH frfr

[@motionhaha7721]

Hey shaun you really have had a large impact on my learning.I love watching your videos as they are really easy to understand and contain everything in such a small amount of time!I do triple and achieved a 9,7,7 in my mocks due to your efforts.I just hope that you keep uploading for the future GCSE science sitters as they truly deserve someone like you!

[@donnat3248]

Hey sir, just finished my physics paper 2 test today and it was my last exam, just wanted to say that you've been a massive help and are genuinely the reason why I've gone from grade 4s foundation to triple higher grade 7s - 9s, I'm sure I've watched almost all your videos now, so thank you very much you don't understand how much you've helped me

[@cleo6316]

hello sir! I passed all my IGCSEs sciences in 2023 with A*s! I'm so grateful for your videos, they helped ke so much, especially with subjects like chem, which I had to learn alot by myself. I don't do A Levels but your videos continue to help me. Thank You!

[@cashmoneyat7776]

Ty so much ever since I started ur videos i went from set 4 to set 3 and going on to sit a mock higher paper u have given me the love for science I'd never thought I would have :)

[@cashmoneyat7776]

Hope I get the grades I need to do physics a level 🤞

[@norality4029]

How'd it go?

[@Humanrandom31084]

Thanks so much sir I’m watching this on the morning of a physics mock your videos have really helped

[@23NhL]

Hi Shaun, I just wanted to thank you. I achieved all 9s in my year 11 GCSE mock exams, and I owe ALL the credit to you. I couldn’t believe that I managed to do it, especially because I struggle profusely with paper 2 content. I got top 1% in my year group for my science grades, and again thank you so much! I hope to replicate this in my actual GCSE’s UPDATE: I got a 999 in science in my actual GCSEs!

[@kayy5125]

GUYS THIS GUY IS THE BEST

[@winniethepooh5605]

Got a 7-7 on my science GCSEs (predicted 5-5) all because of you and your videos thanks a million ❤

[@wistfulwriterthingy12]

Thank you so much, your videos were a lifesaver as a humanities loving student and im glad to say i got a 9 in biology, a 9 in chemistry and an 8 in physics. Overall got 5 9s, 5 8s and a 7 that's one mark off an 8 and will be remaining. Thank you, genuinely, this channel is such a gift to us British students

[@ishlooll]

Hi Sir! I wanted to thank you so much I achieved all 9s in my three sciences and I honestly push the credit onto your videos! It helped me a lot during the 2 years of the course and I cant thank you enough!!!

[@Min_the_Min]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR EVERYTHINGG!!!!! You have been a life saver with my science exams honestly!! I watched every single one of your gcse videos and made summery sheets on every topic - that allowed be to get all 9s in all my sciences!!!!! You have been the best channel out there and I don't know what I'm gonna do with A level Physics without your videosssss😭

[@Geo_Mapper]

Thank you Sir for your incredible Science videos. They were so easy to understand and really helped with my revision, especially when I struggled in the Electromagnetism Topic in Physics. Thanks to you I got all 9s for Triple Science in my GCSE Results!

[@nagia7188]

Thank you sir! You are amazing ❤

[@Roses-love-]

Thank you you're the reason I'm doing well in my sciences! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@IMRANKHAN-sl6kt]

Brilliant sir,❤❤❤

[@wambateufack]

Thanks for the precious advice Sir ❤

[@ghostishly999]

Hi Shaun!! I know this might seem like a big ask but is there any way you could compile your videos into paper 1 and paper 2 playlists? It’s totally fine if not, your videos still help an immense amount!

[@Freesciencelessons]

If you look at the channel page, you'll see sections with the playlists divided into each paper.

[@JeloMello]

Thank you so much for your wonderful videos, they helped lots 😊

[@rxs3z248]

Hey sir, just got my results and proud to say i managed to achieve a 98 in combined science and was only 5 marks off a 99. Thank you sir so much because of you i have hope in my future!!❤

[@KYZ__1]

I like to revise in 50-10 sessions (50 on, 10 minute break). Another nice tip for revision is to try and cover all of your subjects regularly. Sometimes I may focus on one subject for a couple of days after school but during half-term breaks I try to vary my revision to keep on top of all the subjects, otherwise it leaves me feeling rusty!

[@beepissthe]

thanks to you i got a 9-9 in combined science higher, you're awesome.

[@AfnaanAhmed-m1e]

It was lovely meeting you yesterday

[@thefifthdoctor9300]

You are a legend, Shaun. You deserve a knighthood for your services to British kids, and just kids in general. 🎖

[@tangerine-butterflies]

Thank you for this video! Do you have any advice on how to fit in revision around multiple extracurricular activities? I'm finding time but I'm often too tired to revise afterwards.

[@Freesciencelessons]

The best advice I can give you at this point is to temporarily reduce your extracurricular activities. Maybe pick one that you really want to do and put the rest on hold. Your exams will be finished by the end of June so you can then go back and do all the extracurricular activities that you want.

[@Graninjamomo]

Shaun where is the smile right at the end of the video 😭

[@CallumSander]

Do only football

[@Ayushr0129]

Thank you so much !

[@Unstoppableyou4ever]

Thanks shaun for advice

[@pan_s5102]

Thank you sir !

[@MerlinSunch]

Thank you very much, sir. I came to Uk pretty late when year 10 was nearly over. But with your videos I got 8 8 8 this year. I'm so sad that you don't teach A level physics as well☹️

[@melowind7311]

I need someone like you for all subjects

[@maggienoodles3333]

I needed this last year 😭😭 oh well haha still got through them

[@halimoabdi6283]

Can you explain how to use past papers effectively and learn from them in the best way possible?

[@Freesciencelessons]

For me, past papers work best once you've revised. Then do a paper, check the mark scheme and see if you missed anything. Go back and relearn that.

[@onionarmpit]

You are like a father, i will come home from my gcse's to severely disappoint you

[@aSadGirlx]

Do u think GCSES in 2024 will be eaiser than 2023? And also some scinece papers have been removed from some exam boards sites do u think those questions could come up in 2024?

[@Freesciencelessons]

I think that the GCSEs in 2024 will be just as easy or difficult as 2023. Exam boards go to great lengths to try to ensure consistency from one year to the next. The reason that exam boards put past papers in a secure area is because many schools use them as mock exams.

[@tg.tyrant2302_]

2023 was kinda lucky imo

[@idk5491]

Watching this even though I did my GCSEs two years ago and haven’t studied science since because I miss my gcse era😍

[@harsh4085]

Thank u g

[@ayybri1519]

Ima start revising today and tell you how it goes when i do my exams.

[@rngstreamerbtw1246]

thank you sir

[@LoLesportsGOAT-Faker]

I wanna ask if you have any techniques of doing 6 mark questions in Biology and Chemistry?

[@LoLesportsGOAT-Faker]

Do you have any techniques of doing 6 mark questions in both biology and chemistry?

[@DutyDiaries]

Hi Shaun. Are your videos suitable for the OCR A exam board?

[@streamerplace1008]

Sir please make a whole playlists on Edxcel Chemistry A2 levels

[@decadent377]

Hey Shaun! I hope you're doing well. I was wondering if you could help me out with something. You see, I'm a year 10 student and I have my mock exams coming up this summer. I was just curious to know if teachers use past papers for the mocks or not. I would really appreciate it if you could help me out with this query. Thank you so much!

[@Freesciencelessons]

Many schools use past papers as mock exams and many schools make their mock exams by selecting individual questions.

[@Whynot690]

Something to mention is that for mock examinations teachers may mainly use the 2023 past papers as teachers have access to them but not the general public

[@nimrutkaila4635]

they do!

[@terryxie3680]

I'm not sure when the papers for may/june 2023 get published, but if they don't by the time you sit your mocks, the teachers will probably use them. Still, practising past papers is a very good way of understanding what the question is really asking for.

[@MesmerisingGlow]

If its your actual GSCE mock, they may also use the 2023 mock paper that is only released about a week before GSCEs start, which you wont be able to find online. Either way, dont try to find the test beforehand, and just use older past papers for revision.

[@whippythegod]

Thank you bossman

[@spooneyspoon]

Good luck everyone!!!

[@pietrofrigo6243]

thanks bro i love u

[@Ziad-cp3lu]

Thank you

[@stomic9369]

did double science and got a 9-9 freesciencelessons is the GOAT

[@Celeste_51]

I can’t believe I’m doing my a level biology this year ❤ I miss GCSE lol

[@uzm0036]

do you have a video of describe the functions of the structures in animal and plant (eukaryotic) cells including algal cells?

[@goliathh.]

thank you lad

[@Kpopfangirl6657]

I am very stressed I only have one week left for my mock exam and it is a lot to handle

[@towertowersabin3926]

Good luck

[@80YearOldWoman...]

It's only a mock, do what you can, it will be a learning experience whether you do good or bad :)

[@swat-n-8448]

what GCSE grade for chem would need to be somewhat comfortable with doing A level chem

[@Freesciencelessons]

I really cannot answer that question I'm afraid. I've taught A level Chemistry to students who achieved a 6 or 7 in GCSE Chemistry who went on to do very well at A level. I've also taught students who achieved very high grades at GCSE who struggled with A level. I would say that the key thing is to aim to do the best that you can do.

[@shafinbepary2000]

i'd say an 8 is a secured a level chemistry (same as I did) but again as Mr Shaun said it is possible to get a top at gcse chem and flop the a level. it all depends on how much you're committed to chemistry

[@theredstonebuilder1120]

Hi, I'm an A level chem student in second year. I'd say focus more on developing a good work ethic and discipline to study as it helps a lot going into the A-level already knowing how to study instead of spending the first few months looking at how to revise best. Also when studying gcse chem, make sure your study enables you to actually think and apply chem logic instead of just memorising words and numbers etc.

[@Eeens007]

at my school they say a 7 is good for a level

[@replix4458]

well you normally need a grade 6 but aim for higher of course

[@minaalwaseem3976]

thanks :)

[@funkyroagess]

Hi, please can you make A Level Physics videos.

[@GreanBe4n]

ill come back in 2025 august to tell you guys how it goes.

[@Xureux]

thanks mate

[@aleena5728]

Hi Shaun, do you think there is a cut off time to making revision resources eg flashcards is? For example, Is there a certain time before May it should just be memorising the content, not learning topics.

[@studyaccount7677]

Hi Shaun, is it possible that you can create videos for the UCAT exams since universities are changing all the exams for medicine to UCAT.

[@lloydmcallister8559]

What’s the best way to retake your GCSE’s as an adult in full time employment?

[@shnijak3947]

What do you think is the best method for revision?

[@tobiastris]

The problem with me is that I've done past paper practice but I'm just worried as since 2023 paper difficulty level has increased so I'm kinda freaking out

[@theultimatecookie394]

Would these tips apply to A level too? Also, had there been a precedent where AQA radically changes their wording in the exams? Thank you!

[@Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii980]

Thank you so much for tips they helped calm me a lot before the exam and thank you for your amazing detailed explanations thanks to you I got a 183/200 in IGCSE biology and that's the top grade in my school thank you so much ,I am currently taking A2 biology 9700 with Cambridge board not AQA, are you planning on exploring that subject or do you of anyone who is as excellent of a teacher as you and teaches Cambridge A2 biology ? And thank you so much🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Ashwinnarendrakumar]

Hi Sir hope you are doing well, This has also been a big question of mine. If your videos cover both foundation and higher tier syllabus then what is the difference between them in terms of question papers and your videos. Thank you very much

[@UnoReversecard-ys8vl]

The man, the myth, the legend it's freesciencelessons man

[@cazdaz3863]

How soon should my son in Year 10 start revising Shaun?

[@Freesciencelessons]

I would suggest a small amount of revision now to get him started. Then once Year 11 starts, increase the amount.

[@r0sierose]

Could you explain what you mean by working scientifically

[@Freesciencelessons]

Working Scientifically is a topic at the beginning of all of the AQA science specs (Edexcel has something similar). It looks at how scientists work including how we assess the validity of data.

[@Graninjamomo]

Will it award us any marks for knowing how to work scientifically?

[@evieiscool555]

Have you finished year 1 a-level chemistry? If not when is it set to be finished? And what about year 2? Your videos are very helpful

[@shafinbepary2000]

remember guys, these tips also apply to A level students like myself

[@AqiahIslam-qy9sh]

Hi ,do you cover all the specification?

[@PalmTree.]

idk why im watching this video a month after i finished my igcses

[@Whatoyty]

Thank you! May the Lord God bless you and give you and your family a wonderful reward in heaven!

[@Farticus-cq1lf]

My Biology teacher uses these videos instead of teaching us - u have prob gotten us thru our GCSE biology

[@MuhammadMoeenSabir-p5h]

Mr. Shaun Donnelly. What's the difference between GCSE and IGCSE, sir?

[@nidhisharma6833]

Hi sir Sir i am so confused that from where shall i start studying in biology My exams have started but I'm a bit anxious about the results I hope you're understanding what i mean to say Thanks for such amazing videos Regards Nidhi

[@nidas4472]

Are your videos suitable for those taking edexcel exams? Thanks

[@neo1342]

Hi sir, So are the videos that you post eligible for Higher tier syllabus like GCSE tier H biology, chemistry or physics or do they only cover the foundation tier syllabus. This has also been a very big query among my class as the specification sheet for all exams do not specify whether it is for higher tier or foundation tier. Thank you very much

[@Freesciencelessons]

All my videos cover both higher and foundation tiers. If anything is specifically for higher or foundation, then that will be stated at the beginning of the video.

[@neo1342]

@@Freesciencelessons Ok than you very much sir

[@Ashwinnarendrakumar]

@@Freesciencelessons Hi Sir hope you are doing well, This has also been a big question of mine. If your videos cover both foundation and higher tier syllabus then what is the difference between them in terms of question papers and your videos. Thank you very much

[@KYZ__1]

Hello sir, Please could I ask when you would recommend starting doing past papers for practice? For science, should I leave them until I'm confident that I have revised everything, or start now, when there are still some topics left that I am less sure on? There are lots of past papers available but I want to use them resourcefully! Thank you for the video advice; very encouraging and helpful. I am hoping to take Chemistry and Physics forward to A-level as I find both of them really interesting (alongside Maths and possibly Further Maths).

[@Freesciencelessons]

Hi. My own view is that past papers are best left until you have revised the material. However, lots of students use them earlier than that. Perhaps try one earlier and see how it goes and then decide.

[@TZshocks]

2024 GCSE’s anyone..?

[@assia-f6g]

what about igcse edexcel?

[@KingPawin]

Hi Shaun, I go to a grammar school and the school has said that the Physics test will be based on 5 topics. Does this mean that the test will not be AQA questions, as I am completely freaking out.

[@krumiril6579]

will you make videos about a level physics topics?

[@Freesciencelessons]

I have no plans to at the moment. I've never taught it before so I don't think I'd do a good job.

[@krumiril6579]

@@Freesciencelessons do you know of any good youtubers who simplify a level physics like you do with bio and chem? I'm applying for it and I think I'd do good in theoretical aspects but mathematical aspects of physics I'm not so confident in.

[@theredstonebuilder1120]

If you're struggling with A level physics, then the 2 best channels are science shorts and TL physics

[@cthei8558]

thats honestly so sad because u are my fav yt channel for sciences and im picking alevel physics ;( my teachers dont teach i pass my exams coz of u ;( @@Freesciencelessons

[@unapproachable65]

Have faith in yourself Shawn!@@Freesciencelessons

[@Owlthatsavesyou22]

hi, I am a year 10 amd I was wondering on whether I should start revising or not for my gcse, but I’m not sure how to

[@notabot117]

Man is singlehandedly saving my entire grade set

[@Purpetcultar]

You are the goat 🐐

[@Zero1._]

Hey shaun! Please could i just ask u if u think the gcse physics paper would of been made before it was announced we are getting the equation sheet, and therefore we could have possibly free 1 and 2 markers asking about equations?

[@Minittwastaken]

this man should be pm instead of sunak

[@const9915]

hi shaun. im going to try to study every day for minimum of 3 hours. do you think i can jump from grade 5 to 8/9 in these few months?

[@Freesciencelessons]

I can't say whether any specific person will jump grades but I do get comments from students who use my videos and do that. Work hard and do the best you can.

[@jshisvivsihsksbibsiveuev]

I think it also depends hoe you study. I think a great way to improve your grades fast is- Listen in lessons,(if your not shy anwser and ask questions,if you are anwser them in your head so you still engage). Do past paper/homework(your homework is what you have learnt/revision anyways) Understand what your learnign rather than memorisig first and dont cramp it all alot. Like first,figure what your strugglign on and what are the most / high marked questions.Prioitise them and the easy ones that you have learnt, test yourself on them every once in a while

[@anakin_skywalker17]

On your website, is the order the videos are placed in for each paper and their topics in the best order to revise or are they placed randomly?

[@Freesciencelessons]

No they are placed in the best order to revise. Each topic logically follows the one before and builds on it.

[@evieiscool555]

Sir when do you think alevel chem will be finished?