Original post by Acuityo
Can i privately sit a level maths with only a grade 5 in maths
There's a big gap between GCSE and A level.
If you only got a 5 it does sound concerning
Original post by McGinger
Why, wont your school let you?
Most A levels need a 6 in the subject at GCSE.
I assume that's why the OP can't.
@Acuityo have you considered resitting GCSE Maths privately first and seeing how you do?
Original post by McGinger
Why, wont your school let you?
Cus its trash literally horrendous i was getting 6s until they gave me the wrong paper (foundation) in the exam hall and was forced to do foundation from then on. I was told it would be okay as i can sit a level maths at the school with a grade 5, on the first day of our maths lesson the teacher kicked out anyone with a grade 7 or below
Original post by TriplexA
Most A levels need a 6 in the subject at GCSE.
I assume that's why the OP can't.
@Acuityo have you considered resitting GCSE Maths privately first and seeing how you do?
I assume that's why the OP can't.
@Acuityo have you considered resitting GCSE Maths privately first and seeing how you do?
I have but id rather not waste £240 on an exam i was passing with ease
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If I were you, I'd just try to take it regularly at A-Level. I got something like a C in GCSE Maths, ended with an A* at A-Level. I believe a 5 is equivalent to the old-grade C (back in 2015.) If you're being refused, find another institution to try at.
There are no requirements laid down for taking A level Maths - you don't have to have taken the GCSE at all to take it as a private candidate - but people with a grade 7 tend to find it pretty challenging - so don't assume that studying it privately is necessarily a great option if you don't have the grades to take it in school.
I can't quite understand the timeline of why you're asking this now, but re-sitting the GCSE as a private candidate so you can do A level in sixth form is a cheaper option than entering for the A level as a private candidate.
I can't quite understand the timeline of why you're asking this now, but re-sitting the GCSE as a private candidate so you can do A level in sixth form is a cheaper option than entering for the A level as a private candidate.
Original post by EOData
There are no requirements laid down for taking A level Maths - you don't have to have taken the GCSE at all to take it as a private candidate - but people with a grade 7 tend to find it pretty challenging - so don't assume that studying it privately is necessarily a great option if you don't have the grades to take it in school.
I can't quite understand the timeline of why you're asking this now, but re-sitting the GCSE as a private candidate so you can do A level in sixth form is a cheaper option than entering for the A level as a private candidate.
I can't quite understand the timeline of why you're asking this now, but re-sitting the GCSE as a private candidate so you can do A level in sixth form is a cheaper option than entering for the A level as a private candidate.
Id have to do another year in school id rather not and Im in year 12 so I would take them next year
doing GCSE maths right now costs £240 a level maths is £260
Original post by Acuityo
Cus its trash literally horrendous i was getting 6s until they gave me the wrong paper (foundation) in the exam hall and was forced to do foundation from then on. I was told it would be okay as i can sit a level maths at the school with a grade 5, on the first day of our maths lesson the teacher kicked out anyone with a grade 7 or below
Ain’t no way seriously? That’s mad. But you can change tiers on the day of the exam? I might do this…
Original post by Acuityo
Can i privately sit a level maths with only a grade 5 in maths
There are people in my class who got a 6 in GCSE maths and are really struggling on alevel so I wouldn't recommend unless you have access to a lot of tutoring.
Original post by Callicious
If I were you, I'd just try to take it regularly at A-Level. I got something like a C in GCSE Maths, ended with an A* at A-Level. I believe a 5 is equivalent to the old-grade C (back in 2015.) If you're being refused, find another institution to try at.
Wow that is impressive! Any words of advice on how I can improve my maths grade at A level?
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