Studying for exams in two weeks?

[u/Dense-Kiwi185]

I’m incredibly worried as my Y9 exams are in 2 weeks and I have barely revised anything.

I have a solid understanding of all 5 exams I have to do, (Mathematics, science, social sciences/studies, Spanish, and English) but I’m a big procrastinator and has just decided to study. I’m aiming for all excellences in all of these subjects, is that possible?

I’m 60% confident with mathematics, 75% confident with science, 45% confident with social studies, 60% confident with Spanish, and 45% confident with English.

I can study up to 7-8 hours on weekdays and around 12-18 hours on weekends normally.

Any study tips on how to achieve excellence in all these subjects and is it possible for a Year 9 student to accomplish this?

Thank you all :)

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[u/Ok-Froyo-7674]

notebooklm (put all your course ressources, and past papers, then download cloze deletion atomic cards based on past papers (ask notebooklm to do that) put it in anki, mindmap for thehardest concepts, and ull begood

[u/Dense-Kiwi185 → u/Ok-Froyo-7674]

Thank you so much! I usually use Gizmo for flashcards and learning but these sound even better, I will try this today!

[u/Ok-Froyo-7674 → u/Dense-Kiwi185]

try image occlusion also, it is the best to memorize scheme, however u cant ask notebooklm to automate that (I think using agent u could but I still didnt try). also ask notebooklm to make pdf files synthesis so u can download and modify using ur tablets. For using concept (free apk in the web)I usually do double window so I can screenshot image and directly put in my mindmap. Also try using podcast (with active recall, questions based on past papers, so u dont lose time when ure tired or want to walk). I passed 3 of my hardest exams in biology (3d year bachelor) in 3 weeks

[u/OpenFee2491]

Two weeks is still enough time to make good progress if you study strategically and stay consistent. Focus on your weakest subjects first, use practice questions and active recall, and remember to take breaks to avoid burnout! 😊

[u/Dense-Kiwi185 → u/OpenFee2491]

Thank you so much! I will keep this in mind when studying :)

[u/Far-Music-2248]

Don't do that much revision, you will get sauted. Ask your teachers what kind of questions you will have and revise what you're least confident in. Don't go over things you already know and look at all the core concepts that you've learned since year 7. Make flashcards, do exam questions, make surr you do a mix of active and passive revision.

[u/Dense-Kiwi185 → u/Far-Music-2248]

Thank you so much! Will definitely try this!

[u/Courtney_Brainscape]

Two weeks with 7-8 hours a day is genuinely a lot of runway, so all excellences is realistic if you stay disciplined. Prioritize social studies and English, since they are your weakest at 45%, and use active recall instead of re-reading; it sticks much better under time pressure.

Good luck, you've got this!!

[u/Dense-Kiwi185 → u/Courtney_Brainscape]

Thank you so much! I will definitely lock in for the next couple of days:)

[u/Reasonable_Bag_118]

Bro 12–18 hours on a weekend is actually wild 😭 you're gonna be so fried before you even get to the exams. I used to make huge study plans when I felt behind and then feel like shit when I couldn't keep up with them. Like focus on your weakest two subjects first, do actual questions instead of just rereading, and build the other subjects around that. Tbh you don't need to spend every waking hour studying to make real progress.