I hate A level Maths

So guys, I got a B in GSCE maths and i probably under achieved so i thought i would try A level maths, but i hate it. It's the only course i take that i genuinely hate. I've got a mock coming up and i'm certain that i'm going to get a U whilst in my other mocks i'm hoping for B's and A's. I'm not sure if i can drop it but if i did how much would affect my uni/employment chances (or am i thinking to deeply into this seeing its only AS)

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Reply 1

ChocoholicCox

Im in same situation I got a B at gcse and doing a level people .I think people with Bs tend to do worse i think :/ but i like maths so its cool but its the hardest to grasp just takes time, just takes practise

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Reply 2

HandmadeTurnip

It will only affect your Uni/employment chances if you're planning to go into an area that requires Maths.

Reply 3

Robbie242

blasphemy

I got a B at GCSE as well but I got AA at AS-level Maths and Further Maths, can't really blame your GCSE grade, just need to pick up on the amount you do, practice makes perfect

Reply 4

puella_optima

I didn't really enjoy AS maths and I was adament that i'd drop it. But on my first few days of A2 i made a quick decision and decided to drop french (which I had wanted to do at uni) for maths!!! And I really enjoy it this year, like genuinly. So happy I chose it as its a nice break from all the research, reading, thinking and essay writing for history and english lit.

Keep going; having maths A Level is so good! Even though its hard, employers recognise and appreciate its value :smile:

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Reply 5

TajwarC

If you're doing C1 then that's why. C1 is incredibly boring IMO, but by the looks of it C2 gets a bit more interesting, feels like you're doing "real maths"

Reply 6

puella_optima

Original post by TajwarC

If you're doing C1 then that's why. C1 is incredibly boring IMO, but by the looks of it C2 gets a bit more interesting, feels like you're doing "real maths"

C4 is the module I have found easiest!! C3 Trigonometry is beautiful though <3

Reply 7

TajwarC

Original post by puella_optima

C4 is the module I have found easiest!! C3 Trigonometry is beautiful though <3

Haha, I even though I just started C2 I had a look at C3 trig today, seems fascinating

Reply 8

Mike_123

Original post by puella_optima

C4 is the module I have found easiest!! C3 Trigonometry is beautiful though <3

You won't say that when you meet vectors, integration, and differential equations.

Reply 9

puella_optima

Done differentiation, doing integration and just got vectors to go. I enjoy it more than I ever did C1 or C2 :smile:

Reply 10

Lord Frieza

Original post by puella_optima

C4 is the module I have found easiest!! C3 Trigonometry is beautiful though <3

I agree

Reply 11

Jafar70

If your having problems with A level maths watch HEGARTY MATHS videos on YouTube (www.youtube.com/user/HEGARTYMATHS). He goes through all the topics in Edexcel A level maths however it is applicable to other exam boards. He also goes through past exam papers which is great for revision.

Reply 12

puella_optima

Original post by Jafar70

THANK.YOU. GOD IN TSR FORM.

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Reply 13

Jafar70

Original post by puella_optima

THANK.YOU. GOD IN TSR FORM.

Your welcome but you should thank him. Mr.Hegarty is a genius.

Reply 14

felamaslen

Original post by TajwarC

If you're doing C1 then that's why. C1 is incredibly boring IMO, but by the looks of it C2 gets a bit more interesting, feels like you're doing "real maths"

Nope, C2 is even easier and even more boring than C1 in my opinion.

You only get to do "real maths" when you do a degree in the subject.

Reply 15

felamaslen

Original post by Mike_123

You won't say that when you meet vectors, integration, and differential equations.

Vectors... yeah. I have to agree with you there. But integration and differential equations are awesome! Sometimes substitutions can be a bit tricky, but that's part of the fun! :smile:

Reply 16

Yonis_324

Original post by HandmadeTurnip

It will only affect your Uni/employment chances if you're planning to go into an area that requires Maths.

Will dropping Maths affect me bad if i want to do either Business or Economics in Uni, and the courses i want to do don't require a Maths A-Level. Despite this would it still affect my employment chances?? Or my Uni chances??

Reply 17

Yonis_324

Original post by Robbie242

blasphemy

I got a B at GCSE as well but I got AA at AS-level Maths and Further Maths, can't really blame your GCSE grade, just need to pick up on the amount you do, practice makes perfect

Wow, they wouldn't let anyone that got a B do Further Maths at my college. 2 A's in Maths and Further Maths is amazing, how much daily revision did you do?

Reply 18

Cap'n'cook

I got an A* at GCSE. I dropped 9 marks in the whole qualification. A-level, I got a D. Give up. It's soo difficult. I'd never recommend it to anyone. If you struggle at first year, it's impossible in second. I got a B for AS then dropped to a D overall. Get out whilst you can. That's my advice anyway. I really hated it.

Reply 19

Robbie242

Original post by Yonis_324

Wow, they wouldn't let anyone that got a B do Further Maths at my college. 2 A's in Maths and Further Maths is amazing, how much daily revision did you do?