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Further math A* (Edexcel) - confused, any help?

Hey everyone,

I got my Math and Further Math A level results today, and ended up getting A* and A respectively. Although, my UMS for my modules allow me to get A* in both. Below are my A level math module and FM a level math module assignments:

A Level Math:

C1 - 83
C2 - 83
C3 - 89
C4 - 94
S1 - 98
S2 - 92
Total (539/600 meets 90% average for C3 and C4)

A level Further math:

FP1 - 73
FP2 - 95
M1 - 96
M2 - 82
M3 - 88
D1 - 78
Total (512 - doesn’t meet 90% A2 module average)

Now below, is what my ideal combination of modules would be, getting me A* in both, maths AND further maths:

(Normal maths)
C1 - 83
C2 - 83
C3 - 89
C4 - 94
M1 - 96
M2 - 82
Total (527/600, 90% average in C3 and C4 met, and A* in math)

(Further maths)
FP1 - 73
FP2 - 95
S1 - 98
S2 - 92
M3 - 88
D1 - 78
Total (524/600 - 90% average between FP2, S2 and M3, 91.6% - meaning, I get a further maths A* as well)

So why do you all think Edexcel just gave me a Math A* and no furher Math A*? How do I get this fixed? Am I overlooking something?
Reply 1
I think they should put S1 and M1 together in normal maths as this maximises you maths UMS.

First they maximise your maths to give best possible grade
Then they do the same for further maths
Then they try and maximise math UMS without sacrificing a high grade.
Reply 2
Take a read of this. It should give a better explanation as to why certain combinations are allowed or not allowed.
Original post by SenpaiKush
Hey everyone,

I got my Math and Further Math A level results today, and ended up getting A* and A respectively. Although, my UMS for my modules allow me to get A* in both. Below are my A level math module and FM a level math module assignments:

A Level Math:

C1 - 83
C2 - 83
C3 - 89
C4 - 94
S1 - 98
S2 - 92
Total (539/600 meets 90% average for C3 and C4)

A level Further math:

FP1 - 73
FP2 - 95
M1 - 96
M2 - 82
M3 - 88
D1 - 78
Total (512 - doesn’t meet 90% A2 module average)

Now below, is what my ideal combination of modules would be, getting me A* in both, maths AND further maths:

(Normal maths)
C1 - 83
C2 - 83
C3 - 89
C4 - 94
M1 - 96
M2 - 82
Total (527/600, 90% average in C3 and C4 met, and A* in math)

(Further maths)
FP1 - 73
FP2 - 95
S1 - 98
S2 - 92
M3 - 88
D1 - 78
Total (524/600 - 90% average between FP2, S2 and M3, 91.6% - meaning, I get a further maths A* as well)

So why do you all think Edexcel just gave me a Math A* and no furher Math A*? How do I get this fixed? Am I overlooking something?



As far as I'm aware, you can't have M3 on its own, it has to go with the other Mechanics modules...

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