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 20 Dec 2026
90 daysStarts 21 Sept 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 15 Dec 2026. Do not chase a second score the same day.
- From 17 Dec 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 15 Dec 2026. Do not chase a second score the same day.
- From 17 Dec 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.