How do you get an A* at A-Level?
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?Because what you need for an A* is an A overall, plus 90%+ UMS in your A2 modules.(Original post by coolcat2727)
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?I think some subjects are 200 UMS AS and 400 UMS A2.(Original post by coolcat2727)
I dunno I still dont think that is possible.... that only happens if the majority dont do well in the test. -
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?I dont know about history, but the sciences are marked out of 300 for AS and 300 A2, so if you got for e.g 180 in AS, which is 60%=straight on C. And then full marks in A2 then you get an A*. As your total=480 which is in total an A and you got over 90% in A2. And these are the only 2 conditions for an A*.(Original post by thesilvermagnolia)
Not too sure myself.....
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?Well, that's what he got at A Level. So it is definitely possible. I think he worked out that he got the 1 mark needed for an A* or something in one of his A2 History papers, and if he got that mark in an AS paper, or coursework etc, then he would have gotten an A/B.(Original post by coolcat2727)
I dunno I still dont think that is possible.... that only happens if the majority dont do well in the test. -
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?ohh kk that explains it lool(Original post by Fuzzed_Out)
I think some subjects are 200 UMS AS and 400 UMS A2. -
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?I thought someone would've picked up on this already, but for Mathematics, you need to average 90% in Core 3 and 4. You don't need to average 90% over the three modules you sit in your second year.
Basically, 80% all together, then average 90% in Core 3 and 4 = A*.
So;
Core 1 - 70 UMS
Core 2 - 70 UMS
Statistics 1 - 80UMS
Mechanics 1 - 80 UMS
Core 3 - 90 UMS
Core 4 - 90 UMS
= A* (480 UMS).
However;
Core 1 - 100 UMS
Core 2 - 100 UMS
Statistics 1 - 100 UMS
Mechanics 1 - 100 UMS
Core 3 - 100 UMS
Core 4 - 78 UMS
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?it makes sense if the ums marks for history are more compared to other subjects...(Original post by LGrosvenor101)
Well, that's what he got at A Level. So it is definitely possible. I think he worked out that he got the 1 mark needed for an A* or something in one of his A2 History papers, and if he got that mark in an AS paper, or coursework etc, then he would have gotten an A/B.
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?But thats not fair...(Original post by Sagacious)
I thought someone would've picked up on this already, but for Mathematics, you need to average 90% in Core 3 and 4. You don't need to average 90% over the three modules you sit in your second year.
Basically, 80% all together, then average 90% in Core 3 and 4 = A*.
So;
Core 1 - 70 UMS
Core 2 - 70 UMS
Statistics 1 - 80UMS
Mechanics 1 - 80 UMS
Core 3 - 90 UMS
Core 4 - 90 UMS
= A* (480 UMS).
However;
Core 1 - 100 UMS
Core 2 - 100 UMS
Statistics 1 - 100 UMS
Mechanics 1 - 100 UMS
Core 3 - 100 UMS
Core 4 - 78 UMS
= no A*. (578 UMS)
you should surely get an a* for 578 ums points.. but then i suppose core 4 is the hardest...
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?(Original post by coolcat2727)
it makes sense if the ums marks for history are more compared to other subjects...
Yeah. I don't do History, so I have no idea what the UMS marks are. :L But yeah He was definitley shocked when he got his results anyhow :L
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?(Original post by LGrosvenor101)
Yeah... thats not true. My brother got a C in AS History, and got an A* overall
(Original post by coolcat2727)
How is that possible?
I'm assuming he did resits(Original post by thesilvermagnolia)
Not too sure myself.....
UMS are the same for all subjects. Hence the 'uniform'. 80/100 / 80% for A 70 for B 60 for C etc etc(Original post by LGrosvenor101)
Yeah. I don't do History, so I have no idea what the UMS marks are. :L But yeah He was definitley shocked when he got his results anyhow :L
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?Correct, this is because Core 3 and Core 4 are both A2 units, however your 2nd applied module could be either A2 or AS, in order to not favour/penalise people who take an A2 module (eg study C1-4 S1-2) the applied modules do not count towards A* credits.(Original post by Sagacious)
I thought someone would've picked up on this already, but for Mathematics, you need to average 90% in Core 3 and 4. You don't need to average 90% over the three modules you sit in your second year.
Basically, 80% all together, then average 90% in Core 3 and 4 = A*.
So;
Core 1 - 70 UMS
Core 2 - 70 UMS
Statistics 1 - 80UMS
Mechanics 1 - 80 UMS
Core 3 - 90 UMS
Core 4 - 90 UMS
= A* (480 UMS).
However;
Core 1 - 100 UMS
Core 2 - 100 UMS
Statistics 1 - 100 UMS
Mechanics 1 - 100 UMS
Core 3 - 100 UMS
Core 4 - 78 UMS
= no A*. (578 UMS)
I forget how it's done in further maths, I think it's your best 2 A2 modules. -
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?Neither do i .... But he got his a*...lol(Original post by LGrosvenor101)
Yeah. I don't do History, so I have no idea what the UMS marks are. :L But yeah He was definitley shocked when he got his results anyhow :L
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?I thought she said he didnt do any resits... but i think the uniform marks are higher in history(Original post by rugbyladosc)
I'm assuming he did resits
UMS are the same for all subjects. Hence the 'uniform'. 80/100 / 80% for A 70 for B 60 for C etc etc -
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?No I he didn't do any resits I think. AS modules I think are more about predicted grades for Uni, as well as obviously getting as much as possible to help with the A2 modules. But the A2 modules are definitely are what count more towards the A*, ASs have no contribution to A* grades, only predictions for them.(Original post by coolcat2727)
I thought she said he didnt do any resits... but i think the uniform marks are higher in history -
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?Yes, therefore some may say that achieving an A* in Maths is easier because of this.(Original post by Fuzzed_Out)
Correct, this is because Core 3 and Core 4 are both A2 units, however your 2nd applied module could be either A2 or AS, in order to not favour/penalise people who take an A2 module (eg study C1-4 S1-2) the applied modules do not count towards A* credits.
I forget how it's done in further maths, I think it's your best 2 A2 modules.
My maths teacher told me that for me to achieve an A* in Further Maths, I must score an average of 90 over my three best A2 modules (FP2/S2/M2/FP3).
Yeah, that's what some people complain about. However, in reality, not many people get 70 UMS in C1 and C2, then 90 in C3 and C4. Maths is very sequential, therefore if one doesn't understand the basics, it's unlikely one will master the complexities (C3 and C4). The only way I can think this is possible, is if one lacked effort when studying C1 and C2, then one worked like a dog in C3 and C4...(Original post by coolcat2727)
But thats not fair... you should surely get an a* for 578 ums points.. but then i suppose core 4 is the hardest...
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?yeah... they predict you from gcse in as and then in a2 they predict you from as results..(Original post by LGrosvenor101)
No I he didn't do any resits I think. AS modules I think are more about predicted grades for Uni, as well as obviously getting as much as possible to help with the A2 modules. But the A2 modules are definitely are what count more towards the A*, ASs have no contribution to A* grades, only predictions for them. -
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Re: How do you get an A* at A-Level?I dont do maths... i do pure stats...(Original post by Sagacious)
Yes, therefore some may say that achieving an A* in Maths is easier because of this.
My maths teacher told me that for me to achieve an A* in Further Maths, I must score an average of 90 over my three best A2 modules (FP2/S2/M2/FP3).
Yeah, that's what some people complain about. However, in reality, not many people get 70 UMS in C1 and C2, then 90 in C3 and C4. Maths is very sequential, therefore if one doesn't understand the basics, it's unlikely one will master the complexities (C3 and C4). The only way I can think this is possible, is if one lacked effort when studying C1 and C2, then one worked like a dog in C3 and C4...
that is really hard... but im not sure how the grading for that really works... It might just be the same for maths...
Thats just awful though if you accidently muck up one test and get a lower output...
that is really hard... but im not sure how the grading for that really works... It might just be the same for maths...
