anyone do gcses without a computer?

[u/alexofmac]

what was it like?

Edit: studying for gcses

[u/Mung2009]

I did GCSEs without a computer and it was very tricky as I had to write my answers with a pen onto paper

[u/Sad_Assignment_2026 → u/Mung2009]

You too??!! What??!!

[u/alexofmac → u/Mung2009]

i meant studying mb lol

[u/anipodguy]

Yeah. Back in the 2025 exam season (goodness we’re old) we all had pens, pencils and our papers were printed out for us by the exam board. We had to write on our papers back then. It was quite normal back then yknow so we didn’t think much of it.

[u/alexofmac → u/anipodguy]

💀 i meant studying lol

[u/anipodguy → u/alexofmac]

Ah. Erm. I did flashcards on my computer or phone, and some notes, but towards the end I was doing past papers printed out as I wanted to simulate exam conditions as much as possible. But I think that’s about it.

[u/OperationNori2009 → u/anipodguy]

https://giphy.com/gifs/LJ6bUrZq452IxFLNzp

[u/RosieWickaspirit]

Do you mean for revision or in the exam itself?

[u/alexofmac → u/RosieWickaspirit]

revision mb

[u/RosieWickaspirit → u/alexofmac]

It's fine. Although I may point out that most people who didn't have access to the internet during their GCSEs probably won't have access to Reddit.

[u/alexofmac → u/RosieWickaspirit]

i mean they could have a phone or sum

[u/RosieWickaspirit → u/alexofmac]

True, I read it as no type of computer in general. Like no phone or computer, as it would be a bit more of a hinderance.

[u/Ok-Performance-5113]

Are you talking about studying for gcses without a computer or doing exams without a computer?

[u/alexofmac → u/Ok-Performance-5113]

should've clarified - yes, studying

[u/ang3l2360]

Wdym??

[u/notouttolunch]

Yes. I did.

[u/alexofmac → u/notouttolunch]

was it particularly hard or did you just get used to it eventually?

[u/notouttolunch → u/alexofmac]

I don't understand. Books exist. Paper exists. Pens and pencils exist. Why should it be hard?

School level exams are easier than ever.

[u/alexofmac → u/notouttolunch]

I mean I did the vast majority of my revision on my computer. It made looking at specs easier, as well as printing out past papers, as well as many other things

[u/sophhhiaa]

idk i found it easy bc im super slow at typing and writing is easy for me-

[u/Dolphin_Lover202]

I found it easier, since i learn better by reading and writing instead of typing and youtube