A* at A level question thread
Discussion for A-Level students and for those choosing their A-Level subjects.
-
- Reputation:
- Overlord in Training
- Posts: 2,609
Re: A* at A level question threadYes. You need 180/200 (for 4 unit A levels) or 270/300 (6 unit A levels) from the A2 units whether they are exams or coursework.(Original post by Anthony Soprano)
Does coursework count as part of the 90% in A2? Since it is part of UMS? -
- Reputation:
- Junior Member
- Posts: 37
Re: A* at A level question threadMany thanks(Original post by Data)
Yes. You need 180/200 (for 4 unit A levels) or 270/300 (6 unit A levels) from the A2 units whether they are exams or coursework.
-
- Section Moderator
- Astray anyway
Re: A* at A level question threadYes. It is all about UMS.(Original post by Mtice)
How does it work for Edexcel Economics, where unit 3 counts for 40% of A2 and unit 4 counts for 60%, are the grades weighted when determining A*s as well?
In economics, you need 180/200 UMS on unit 3 and unit 4 combined to get an A*. You could get 80/80 and 100/120, or you could get 60/80 and 120/120, both would be awarded an A* (higher scores will also get an A* obviously). The weightings for UMS therefore also carry over to the weightings for the awarded grade. -
- Reputation:
- Respected Member
- Posts: 174
Re: A* at A level question threadApologies if this sort of thing has been asked dozens of times already but I am panicking quite a bit about chemistry. I really messed up my unit two exam and my overall AS UMS score is 228/300 (B).
Is it still possible for me to get an A* at A2 with this score? And if so what kind of score would I have to get at A2 (I imagine it'll be very high).Last edited by DrSwitched; 21-08-2012 at 10:15. -
- Reputation:
- Vengeful, Imperial Overlord of The Student Room
- Location: Buckinghamshire
- Posts: 3,916
Re: A* at A level question threadYou need a total UMS of 480 that includes 270/300 from your A2 exams.(Original post by DrSwitched)
Apologies if this sort of thing has been asked dozens of times already but I am panicking quite a bit about chemistry. I really messed up my unit two exam and my overall AS UMS score is 228/300 (B).
Is it still possible for me to get an A* at A2 with this score? And if so what kind of score would I have to get at A2 (I imagine it'll be very high).
So from your A2 exams/practical you need 252 UMS for an A or 270 UMS for an A*
You can make it easier to achieve an A if you resit one or more AS exams. -
- Reputation:
- Respected Member
- Posts: 174
Re: A* at A level question threadThank you!(Original post by gdunne42)
You need a total UMS of 480 that includes 270/300 from your A2 exams.
So from your A2 exams/practical you need 252 UMS for an A or 270 UMS for an A*
You can make it easier to achieve an A if you resit one or more AS exams. -
- Reputation:
- Respected Member
- Posts: 193
Re: A* at A level question threadI don't really know how to explain this, but I'll try...
For A2 English langauge (AQA), the c/w is 20%, so 80 ums, and the exam is 120 UMS, so 30% of the A-Level.
Do you need to get 90% UMS across the A2 exams (180 UMS), or an average of 90% across exams.
You could get 100% on the coursework, so 80 ums, but 80% on the exam, so 96 ums. That would give you 176 UMS, so not 90%, but you got 100% on one unit and 80% on the other, so that averages out on 90%. So which do you need to get an A*?
Sorry, is that clear? -
- Reputation:
- Vengeful, Imperial Overlord of The Student Room
- Location: Buckinghamshire
- Posts: 3,916
Re: A* at A level question threadIt's all about the UMS not about % (your calculation of average % isn't sensible as the components are not equally weighted)(Original post by jwf13)
I don't really know how to explain this, but I'll try...
For A2 English langauge (AQA), the c/w is 20%, so 80 ums, and the exam is 120 UMS, so 30% of the A-Level.
Do you need to get 90% UMS across the A2 exams (180 UMS), or an average of 90% across exams.
You could get 100% on the coursework, so 80 ums, but 80% on the exam, so 96 ums. That would give you 176 UMS, so not 90%, but you got 100% on one unit and 80% on the other, so that averages out on 90%. So which do you need to get an A*?
Sorry, is that clear?
For a 400 UMS A level You need a total UMS of at least 320 for the full A level which includes at least 180 UMS from your A2 coursework and exam combined. -
- Reputation:
- Respected Member
- Posts: 193
Re: A* at A level question threadAh, OK, that makes sense. Thanks(Original post by gdunne42)
It's all about the UMS not about % (your calculation of average % isn't sensible as the components are not equally weighted)
For a 400 UMS A level You need a total UMS of at least 320 for the full A level which includes at least 180 UMS from your A2 coursework and exam combined.
-
- Reputation:
- Benevolent Member
- Posts: 666
You need a 90% average in the A2 modules(Original post by DrSwitched)
Apologies if this sort of thing has been asked dozens of times already but I am panicking quite a bit about chemistry. I really messed up my unit two exam and my overall AS UMS score is 228/300 (B).
Is it still possible for me to get an A* at A2 with this score? And if so what kind of score would I have to get at A2 (I imagine it'll be very high). -
- Reputation:
- Exalted Member
- Location: Johto
- Posts: 263
Re: A* at A level question threadIf S1 and S2 are put towards my Mathematics A Level (i.e. C1-4, S1-2) and I have FP1, M1 and D1 contributing to my Further Mathematics A Level, will the S2 score contribute to attaining an A* in Further Mathematics or it will it be FP2, FP3 and M2 alone ?
-
- Reputation:
- Benevolent Member
- Location: Coventry
- Posts: 643
Re: A* at A level question threadThe S2 can count towards the A* in further maths if that's what is needed. Your modules will be arranged in a way which will get you the highest possible grade.(Original post by Khallil)
If S1 and S2 are put towards my Mathematics A Level (i.e. C1-4, S1-2) and I have FP1, M1 and D1 contributing to my Further Mathematics A Level, will the S2 score contribute to attaining an A* in Further Mathematics or it will it be FP2, FP3 and M2 alone ?
You could end up with FP2, FP3 and S2 in further maths. It all depends on modules scores. -
- Reputation:
- Peer Of The TSR Realm
- Location: Worcestershire
Re: A* at A level question threadYour S2 can't count towards the A* in FM unless it is included in the FM. As long as your school recash in your AS Maths, A level Maths and AS FM next summer, the exam board will automatically work out the combination that gives you the best grades at A level Maths and FM.(Original post by Khallil)
If S1 and S2 are put towards my Mathematics A Level (i.e. C1-4, S1-2) and I have FP1, M1 and D1 contributing to my Further Mathematics A Level, will the S2 score contribute to attaining an A* in Further Mathematics or it will it be FP2, FP3 and M2 alone ? -
- Reputation:
- Exalted Member
- Location: Johto
- Posts: 263
Re: A* at A level question threadExactly as I expected. Thank you !(Original post by tiny hobbit)
Your S2 can't count towards the A* in FM unless it is included in the FM. As long as your school recash in your AS Maths, A level Maths and AS FM next summer, the exam board will automatically work out the combination that gives you the best grades at A level Maths and FM. -
- Reputation:
- Vengeful, Imperial Overlord of The Student Room
- Location: Buckinghamshire
- Posts: 3,916
Re: A* at A level question threadIn many countries you can do them through the British Council(Original post by Talha azam)
hey my name is Talha Azam!! I want to ask how could I give A'levels paper in U.K as an International student and to give them privately? My subjects will be economics,computers and accounting!
http://www.britishcouncil.org/exams -
- Reputation:
- Vengeful, Imperial Overlord of The Student Room
- Location: Buckinghamshire
- Posts: 3,916
Re: A* at A level question threadYou need 270/300 UMS from the A2 units i.e. an average of 90%(Original post by TheBigGeek)
With sciences, do you need 90% in all A2 units or an average of 90% in all A2 units? Thanks for the help!
