Hi everyone,
I have a basic question do I have a choice which tier I could take in AQA's GCSE English and English Language final exam. I'm all towards higher tier. I gathered that the most one can get in foundation tier is just a Grade C. I am a mature student, doing just GCSE English. I'm attending an evening class in a local college for this. The teachers there have said they have entered everyone into foundation tier. Because apparently we are going a 2 yr course in 1yr. And also that they don't have the time prepare some for foundation and some for higher tier.
I have also asked my teacher about this, except for the same answer repeated repeated sevral times she didn't give me any extra information. To my horror I have discovered-just now- that the max one can get in the final foundation paper is a C. She said that in a round about way I just need to sit Foundation.
Can I ask for a Higher paper- just at the exam while collecting my paper? Or is it all finalised nad that only Foundation papers come on the day of exam?
My worry is howmuchever better I writr the most I could get is a C not even a B. I feel I'm being penalised.
Do I have a choice or right to choice or I don't have any? I have no problem understanding higher tier paper(I have bought a book and seen a few examples. it looks simple enough to me)
Any one know about this issue? please answer.
Thanks in advance.