AQA Combined Science Trilogy 8464
How to revise GCSE Combined Science: six-paper practice plan
Six papers of 1 hour 15 minutes and 70 marks: Biology 1 and 2, Chemistry 1 and 2, Physics 1 and 2, all at one tier. Revise them as six exams, not one subject.
The plan
- 1. Split the course into the six papersEach paper has its own topics. Give the paper that is sat first, and your weakest, the most weeks.Questions by topic
- 2. Learn the physics equations until they are automaticAll 28 are on the sheet in June 2027, but choosing and rearranging the right one fast still wins the marks. Practise for ten minutes a day.Equation recall trainer
- 3. Go through all 21 required practicals7 biology, 6 chemistry and 8 physics. Questions ask for the method, variables, risks and how to improve results.Required practicals checklist
- 4. Answer exam questions, then mark themRetrieval beats rereading. Do a topic's questions, read the mark scheme, and redo any mark you lost the next day.Practise a topic
- 5. Sit full papers to timeIn the last six weeks, one 75-minute paper at a time, at your tier. Use the marks you lose to choose the next topic.Practice papers
Questions people ask
How many papers are there in GCSE Combined Science?
Six for AQA Combined Science Trilogy: two each for biology, chemistry and physics. Each is 1 hour 15 minutes and 70 marks, so 420 marks in total.
How long should I spend revising each paper?
Roughly equal time, then more on your weakest paper. Spaced sessions of 30 to 45 minutes across weeks work better than long sessions on one topic.
Do I need to know the required practicals?
Yes. At least 15% of the marks test practical skills, and questions on the 21 required practicals appear on every paper.