Do I need a computer at home for sixth form?

I'm going to sixth form this september and was wondering whether having a computer at home is necessary - I've managed with no computer and an ipad mini so far as there has been very little need for technology, but I'm aware my workload will increase and a slow ipad may not be enough! Would anyone be able to give any advice i.e. Whether I need a computer/laptop and what the cheapest/best value option would be If i did?

Thanks

Reply 1

username2460773

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What subjects are you doing?

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chrisdavies25

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Original post by Aydin7

What subjects are you doing?

Most likely doing History, Classical Civilization and Maths!

Reply 3

Associativity

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I'd say it would be useful, since whilst you could go to your local/school library to use a computer, you can't exactly do an all nighter in there to get an essay typed up. However, I guess if you are organised enough you could aim to complete all the work which requires the use of a computer during school/library opening hours.

I was going to say it would be useful for getting past papers up on, but I guess you just use your ipad.

Reply 4

WhiteyBread101

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For History I used mine a lot for typing up coursework, but as long as you have word document software on your ipad that should be fine :smile:

You definitely shouldn't need it for maths though

Reply 5

username2460773

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Original post by chrisdavies25

Most likely doing History, Classical Civilization and Maths!

If you have coursework for any of those subjects, a computer/laptop may help.

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Jonsmith98

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I would say yes in most cases,

My collage gives us all our resources online, and our work is submitted online. Your going to want a system that will run Microsoft word, excel and power point. For all these applications your going to want a keyboard. Furthermore a printer at home and a device you can print form is a must! Especially during exam revision time. I don't even want to think about the number of trees i have slaughtered by printing out past papers.

Normally your collage will have computers there, but the reality of a-levels is that they consume your whole life and nothing less. That includes working weekends, and you wont have access to the collage computers at weekends. I don't even want to mention the cost of printing at collage also.

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chrisdavies25

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Original post by Associativity

I'd say it would be useful, since whilst you could go to your local/school library to use a computer, you can't exactly do an all nighter in there to get an essay typed up. However, I guess if you are organised enough you could aim to complete all the work which requires the use of a computer during school/library opening hours.

I was going to say it would be useful for getting past papers up on, but I guess you just use your ipad.

Thanks, that's something to think about! I might just get a keyboard to use with the ipad and see how I go with that!

Reply 8

AmateurRocketman

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I would heavily recommend getting a computer, especially for essay subjects, I think I would definitely struggled using just my iPad doing just maths and sciences. Also, as others have said, a printer is a very good idea if you don't have one, especially when you're in study leave so can't easily print stuff from school.

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hellodave5

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I'd say you would certainly need to get a computer and learn how to use one well if planning to carry on past A levels as well!
I'd find doing any work on an iPad nightmarish at degree level or above.

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chrisdavies25

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Original post by AmateurRocketman

I would heavily recommend getting a computer, especially for essay subjects, I think I would definitely struggled using just my iPad doing just maths and sciences. Also, as others have said, a printer is a very good idea if you don't have one, especially when you're in study leave so can't easily print stuff from school.

Good point, I suppose I better look into it before september. Thanks for the help!

Reply 11

Associativity

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Original post by chrisdavies25

Thanks, that's something to think about! I might just get a keyboard to use with the ipad and see how I go with that!

I'm not sure it would be much fun typing up thousand word essays on an ipad tbh, but I guess it is possible. I don't think you'd necessarily need that great a computer, try ebay?

Do I need a computer at home for sixth form?

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