3h
Mathematics 1
It is compulsory and its algebra, ratio and data skills transfer into the science modules.
Your ESAT plan, counted back from test day.
Personal ESAT roadmap
13 weeks to 5 Nov 2026
90 daysStarts 7 Aug 2026
Marks-per-hour order
8h / week2.5h
Mathematics 2
This module receives a steady timed block so it does not decay while another gap is repaired.
2.5h
Physics
This module receives a steady timed block so it does not decay while another gap is repaired.
Measure before you study
Priority: Baseline Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics
A timed baseline prevents familiar topics from stealing hours from gaps that actually cost marks.
- Sit one closed-book, -minute diagnostic in each module: Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics.
- Tag every miss as knowledge, setup, calculation, reading or time decision. Keep the categories separate.
- Start Mathematics 1: repair algebra, ratio and graph interpretation, then answer unfamiliar questions without notes.
- Retest the same misses cold after hours. A remembered solution does not count as a repair.
Repair the highest-return gap
Priority: Mathematics 1: algebra, ratio and graph interpretation
The quickest early gains come from a named weak area followed immediately by exam-style transfer, not broad revision.
- Give Mathematics 1 3 hours: learn only the ESAT delta in algebra, ratio and graph interpretation, then do mixed questions.
- Run one -question timed set in Mathematics 2, centred on functions, trigonometry and calculus.
- Redo every miss two days later with the working hidden. Write one line on the decision that changed.
- Finish one session with the ten-question mental maths gym. Stop when the shortcut is automatic, not when notes look complete.
Repair the highest-return gap
Priority: Mathematics 1: algebra, ratio and graph interpretation
The quickest early gains come from a named weak area followed immediately by exam-style transfer, not broad revision.
- Give Mathematics 1 3 hours: learn only the ESAT delta in algebra, ratio and graph interpretation, then do mixed questions.
- Run one -question timed set in Mathematics 2, centred on functions, trigonometry and calculus.
- Redo every miss two days later with the working hidden. Write one line on the decision that changed.
- Finish one session with the ten-question mental maths gym. Stop when the shortcut is automatic, not when notes look complete.
Repair the highest-return gap
Priority: Mathematics 1: algebra, ratio and graph interpretation
The quickest early gains come from a named weak area followed immediately by exam-style transfer, not broad revision.
- Give Mathematics 1 3 hours: learn only the ESAT delta in algebra, ratio and graph interpretation, then do mixed questions.
- Run one -question timed set in Mathematics 2, centred on functions, trigonometry and calculus.
- Redo every miss two days later with the working hidden. Write one line on the decision that changed.
- Finish one session with the ten-question mental maths gym. Stop when the shortcut is automatic, not when notes look complete.
Repair the highest-return gap
Priority: Mathematics 1: algebra, ratio and graph interpretation
The quickest early gains come from a named weak area followed immediately by exam-style transfer, not broad revision.
- Give Mathematics 1 3 hours: learn only the ESAT delta in algebra, ratio and graph interpretation, then do mixed questions.
- Run one -question timed set in Mathematics 2, centred on functions, trigonometry and calculus.
- Redo every miss two days later with the working hidden. Write one line on the decision that changed.
- Finish one session with the ten-question mental maths gym. Stop when the shortcut is automatic, not when notes look complete.
Turn repairs into marks
Priority: Mixed sets led by Mathematics 1
Interleaving exposes whether a method survives unfamiliar wording and the switch between subjects.
- Complete two -question mixed sets in Mathematics 1, with a -second stop-loss on each question.
- Give Mathematics 2 one focused block on functions, trigonometry and calculus, then switch straight into a timed set.
- For every wrong option, state the tempting mistake before reading the explanation.
- End the week with one full -minute module. Bank stalled questions and return only after the first pass.
Turn repairs into marks
Priority: Mixed sets led by Mathematics 1
Interleaving exposes whether a method survives unfamiliar wording and the switch between subjects.
- Complete two -question mixed sets in Mathematics 1, with a -second stop-loss on each question.
- Give Mathematics 2 one focused block on functions, trigonometry and calculus, then switch straight into a timed set.
- For every wrong option, state the tempting mistake before reading the explanation.
- End the week with one full -minute module. Bank stalled questions and return only after the first pass.
Turn repairs into marks
Priority: Mixed sets led by Mathematics 1
Interleaving exposes whether a method survives unfamiliar wording and the switch between subjects.
- Complete two -question mixed sets in Mathematics 1, with a -second stop-loss on each question.
- Give Mathematics 2 one focused block on functions, trigonometry and calculus, then switch straight into a timed set.
- For every wrong option, state the tempting mistake before reading the explanation.
- End the week with one full -minute module. Bank stalled questions and return only after the first pass.
Rehearse the whole sitting
Priority: 120-minute module sequence
Late gains come from pacing, module switching and correcting repeated decision errors under the real sequence.
- Sit Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics back-to-back, minutes each, with only the break conditions your centre permits.
- Review by error type first. Repair the repeated type before spending time on an isolated hard question.
- Run one short Sprint set in Mathematics 1 and practise leaving a stalled route before it takes a second question's time.
- Repeat only the weakest module later in the week. Aim for cleaner decisions, not a memorised score.
Rehearse the whole sitting
Priority: 120-minute module sequence
Late gains come from pacing, module switching and correcting repeated decision errors under the real sequence.
- Sit Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics back-to-back, minutes each, with only the break conditions your centre permits.
- Review by error type first. Repair the repeated type before spending time on an isolated hard question.
- Run one short Sprint set in Mathematics 1 and practise leaving a stalled route before it takes a second question's time.
- Repeat only the weakest module later in the week. Aim for cleaner decisions, not a memorised score.
Rehearse the whole sitting
Priority: 120-minute module sequence
Late gains come from pacing, module switching and correcting repeated decision errors under the real sequence.
- Sit Mathematics 1, Mathematics 2, Physics back-to-back, minutes each, with only the break conditions your centre permits.
- Review by error type first. Repair the repeated type before spending time on an isolated hard question.
- Run one short Sprint set in Mathematics 1 and practise leaving a stalled route before it takes a second question's time.
- Repeat only the weakest module later in the week. Aim for cleaner decisions, not a memorised score.
Arrive sharp, not tired
Priority: Accuracy, sleep and a clean first pass
New content has low return now. Short, familiar work protects speed while fatigue and last-minute panic are reduced.
- Finish the last full simulation by 31 Oct 2026. Do not chase a second score the same day.
- From 2 Nov 2026, add no new topics. Review only your error log and two familiar weak-area sets.
- The day before, do at most 20 minutes of easy warm-up questions. Stop while the work still feels clean.
- Check the test-centre instructions, identification and journey, then protect sleep as part of the plan.
Arrive sharp, not tired
Priority: Accuracy, sleep and a clean first pass
New content has low return now. Short, familiar work protects speed while fatigue and last-minute panic are reduced.
- Finish the last full simulation by 31 Oct 2026. Do not chase a second score the same day.
- From 2 Nov 2026, add no new topics. Review only your error log and two familiar weak-area sets.
- The day before, do at most 20 minutes of easy warm-up questions. Stop while the work still feels clean.
- Check the test-centre instructions, identification and journey, then protect sleep as part of the plan.