Should I do A-Level Maths?

Hi, I'm currently in Year 11 and picking my A-Levels and at the moment I've chosen ICT, Business, Geography and Biology. I was wondering if I should do Maths instead of Business as I've been told it looks better on your CV. Any Advice? Thanks :smile:

Reply 1

Iloveuuu

Are you good at maths and particularly enjoy it?- having a terrible grade in maths would not look good when applying to a university, if you would like to become an accountant, for instance.

Reply 2

idonotknow

Original post by Iloveuuu

Are you good at maths and particularly enjoy it?- having a terrible grade in maths would not look good when applying to a university, if you would like to become an accountant, for instance.

I'm mostly getting a B or A in my GCSE mocks, but I don't know if A-Level will be too hard

Reply 3

chumaniward

Original post by idonotknow

I'm mostly getting a B or A in my GCSE mocks, but I don't know if A-Level will be too hard

What sort of grade would you want at a-level? Girls in my class who are amazing at maths and got a* with 97% in their gcse when taken in year9 took core 1 in year 10 and only got Bs

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Reply 4

Jai Sandhu

Original post by chumaniward

Maybe because she took in in year 10 and not 12...

Reply 5

Adam_98

Do you enjoy maths? The more you actually enjoy learning a subject, the more motivated you will be to put the work and the better you're likely to do

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Reply 6

Iloveuuu

Original post by idonotknow

I'm mostly getting a B or A in my GCSE mocks, but I don't know if A-Level will be too hard

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Reply 7

Actaeon

Original post by idonotknow

Do whichever one you enjoy more and are better at! If you're prepared to work, you won't find A level maths hard - but you will have to work at it.

Reply 8

German123

Why not look at the A level past papers for maths to see how it is and whether you understand some of the concepts.

You should also speak to your maths teacher(s) because they know best and would advise you better than anyone else on here because they know your ability etc.

I know someone who got a B at maths GCSE and is even struggling to get an E at maths A level. God knows what she will get on results day, she would be lucky to scrape that E.

Reply 9

trabajador

Yes, it does look good on your cv, if you are interested in doing something to do with science (or computer science) later on. If not, it is not regarded any better than any other A-level. I would say this though: if you found GCSE Maths hard in any way, it is a bad idea to do a level. If you choose it, make sure you're good at it and enjoy it.

Reply 10

Its Jack

If you understand Maths it's probably an easier subject to get a good grade in if you're willing to put in the effort, since doing past papers is incredibly effective revision in comparison to other subjects.

However I would say 'understanding' Maths would mean you would be getting A/A* at GCSE. I wouldn't want to put you off of taking it but if you get a B by putting in loads of effort then it may be difficult to get a high grade at A level.

Also enjoyment comes into this, if you absolutely hate maths then do not take it just because it looks good, if you prefer it to business then maybe maths is for you.