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GCSE Study Planner (Format Outline, Including All GCSE and A-Level Subjects With Their Subtopics)

📅 Feb 12, 2025  •  🕒 2 min read

How to Create a Study Planner in Google Sheets

Step 1: Set Up the Sheet

  • Open Google Sheets (https://sheets.google.com).
  • Create a new spreadsheet.
  • Set up columns for the following:
  • Date
  • Day
  • Subject
  • Topic/ Subtopic
  • Study Method (Flashcards, Notes, Past Papers, Mind Maps, etc.) ✍️
  • Time Allocated (e.g., 1 hour) ⏳
  • Completed? ✅ (Yes/No)

GCSE & A-Level Study Planner Format (Example Layout)

| Date | Day | Subject | Topic / Subtopic | Study Method | Time Allocated | Completed|
|-----------|--------|---------|---------------------------|--------------|---------------|------------|
| 10-Feb | Monday | Maths | Algebra: Quadratic Equations | Past Papers | 1 hr | ✅ |
| 11-Feb | Tuesday | English | Analyzing Shakespeare | Notes & Flashcards | 45 min | ❌ |
| 12-Feb | Wednesday | Biology | Photosynthesis Process | Mind Map | 1.5 hrs | ✅ |


List of GCSE Subjects & Subtopics

1️⃣ Core Subjects

Maths ➝ Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Probability
English Language ➝ Writing Skills, Grammar, Comprehension
English Literature ➝ Shakespeare, Poetry, 19th Century Novel
Science (Combined/Separate)
- Biology ➝ Cells, Respiration, Ecology
- Chemistry ➝ Atomic Structure, Bonding, Organic Chemistry
- Physics ➝ Forces, Electricity, Waves

2️⃣ Humanities & Social Sciences

Geography ➝ Climate Change, Urbanization, Natural Hazards
History ➝ WW1 & WW2, Cold War, Industrial Revolution
Religious Studies ➝ Ethics, Christianity, Islam

3️⃣ Modern Languages

French / Spanish / German ➝ Vocabulary, Tenses, Speaking

4️⃣ Creative & Technical Subjects

Art & Design ➝ Sketching, Photography, Portfolio Prep
Music ➝ Composition, Performance, Listening Skills
Drama ➝ Acting, Stage Design, Play Analysis
Computer Science ➝ Programming, Algorithms, Cybersecurity
Business Studies ➝ Marketing, Finance, Entrepreneurship
Physical Education (PE) ➝ Anatomy, Sports Psychology


List of A-Level Subjects & Subtopics

1️⃣ Sciences

Biology ➝ Genetics, Enzymes, Ecology
Chemistry ➝ Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Organic Chemistry
Physics ➝ Mechanics, Electricity, Quantum Physics
Psychology ➝ Memory, Social Influence, Research Methods

2️⃣ Mathematics & Related Fields

Mathematics ➝ Calculus, Differentiation, Trigonometry
Further Maths ➝ Complex Numbers, Matrices, Proofs

3️⃣ Humanities & Social Sciences

History ➝ Tudors, Cold War, Nazi Germany
Geography ➝ Urban Development, Geopolitics, Ecosystems
Economics ➝ Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Global Trade
Philosophy & Ethics ➝ Moral Philosophy, Religion

4️⃣ English & Languages

English Literature ➝ Shakespeare, Modern Novels, Poetry
English Language ➝ Language Change, Linguistic Theories
French / Spanish / German ➝ Grammar, Speaking, Writing

5️⃣ Business & Technology

Business Studies ➝ Corporate Finance, Marketing Strategies
Computer Science ➝ Data Structures, Machine Learning


Customizing Your Planner

  • Color-code subjects for clarity (e.g., Sciences in blue, Humanities in green).
  • Use filters to sort by subject, date, or topic.
  • Include a weekly review session to go over difficult topics.


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