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should take a level maths??

i want to do a level maths ( along with bio and chem ) and my predicted grade is an 8 however there’s a chance that i get a 7. if i do, should i go on with a level and is it realistic for me to get an A? the other options would be english lit or economics but i absoloutly hate business at gcse and i know economics is different but i’m not sure i’ll be able to bear 2 more years with those teachers. for english i really enjoy it but writing essays is the bane of my existence and i’m already doing biology which i know had a lot. also the idea of coursework makes me sick. ( i’m predicted an 8 in business and 8/9 for english lit )

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Original post by ghanoot.n
i want to do a level maths ( along with bio and chem ) and my predicted grade is an 8 however there’s a chance that i get a 7. if i do, should i go on with a level and is it realistic for me to get an A? the other options would be english lit or economics but i absoloutly hate business at gcse and i know economics is different but i’m not sure i’ll be able to bear 2 more years with those teachers. for english i really enjoy it but writing essays is the bane of my existence and i’m already doing biology which i know had a lot. also the idea of coursework makes me sick. ( i’m predicted an 8 in business and 8/9 for english lit )

Hello! What do you like the most, and be willing to revise for?
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Original post by StudyGirlGrammar
Hello! What do you like the most, and be willing to revise for?


probably maths, i forgot to mention that it’s my favourite subject despite it not being my best.
Original post by ghanoot.n
probably maths, i forgot to mention that it’s my favourite subject despite it not being my best.

Then do it! It links very nicely to your other subjects, and you can simply be better by grinding through past paper qs!
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Original post by ghanoot.n
probably maths, i forgot to mention that it’s my favourite subject despite it not being my best.


A 7 or above in GCSE Maths means youd do well in A Level Maths if you put in the work!
I’m doing Maths, Bio, and Chem (and further maths), and I’m really enjoying it! The 7 in maths is a good starting point. I would like to add that taking Maths has a noticeable benefit in your other science A-Levels, I highly recommend it! 😊
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Original post by subbhy
A 7 or above in GCSE Maths means youd do well in A Level Maths if you put in the work!


ty!! i’ve been so worried that it’s too low since all of my friends doing maths are getting 9s
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Original post by ProfessorPeach
I’m doing Maths, Bio, and Chem (and further maths), and I’m really enjoying it! The 7 in maths is a good starting point. I would like to add that taking Maths has a noticeable benefit in your other science A-Levels, I highly recommend it! 😊


tysm for the advice!!
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Original post by ghanoot.n
i want to do a level maths ( along with bio and chem ) and my predicted grade is an 8 however there’s a chance that i get a 7. if i do, should i go on with a level and is it realistic for me to get an A? the other options would be english lit or economics but i absoloutly hate business at gcse and i know economics is different but i’m not sure i’ll be able to bear 2 more years with those teachers. for english i really enjoy it but writing essays is the bane of my existence and i’m already doing biology which i know had a lot. also the idea of coursework makes me sick. ( i’m predicted an 8 in business and 8/9 for english lit )

A lot of people have already replied to this but if it's your favourite subject, definitely take it. A-level maths is so different to GCSE maths that it almost doesn't matter how well you do now. Of course the fundamentals are the same but 2 years is a very long time to become stronger in the subject. If you enjoy it, you might find that it just clicks at A-level.
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Original post by ghanoot.n
ty!! i’ve been so worried that it’s too low since all of my friends doing maths are getting 9s


I got an 8 in my GCSE maths (though I was only 2 off a 9)

But I got a 6 in further maths, 2 off of a 7 - further maths is the start of a level maths.

My teachers have said an A* is very attainable for me, and my grades validate this. I've gotten As in almost every test (it only goes up to A at AS level)

I absolutely love a level maths, and it's honestly my best subject. I initially wasnt sure about taking it because I actually didn't really enjoy any of it at GCSE.

At a level it gets much less wordy and more focussed on just the problem (e.g no more harry and Sam bought 5 million bags of carrots. Now they just say find the intersection of line A and K etc).
Unless it's stats. Stats is just one of those things you have to get through lol.

Take it! 100%! One of the best decisions I ever made!
I even emailed my old maths teacher to thank him lol because I'm just so happy with my decision
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Original post by Ajhdhd
I got an 8 in my GCSE maths (though I was only 2 off a 9)
But I got a 6 in further maths, 2 off of a 7 - further maths is the start of a level maths.
My teachers have said an A* is very attainable for me, and my grades validate this. I've gotten As in almost every test (it only goes up to A at AS level)
I absolutely love a level maths, and it's honestly my best subject. I initially wasnt sure about taking it because I actually didn't really enjoy any of it at GCSE.
At a level it gets much less wordy and more focussed on just the problem (e.g no more harry and Sam bought 5 million bags of carrots. Now they just say find the intersection of line A and K etc).
Unless it's stats. Stats is just one of those things you have to get through lol.
Take it! 100%! One of the best decisions I ever made!
I even emailed my old maths teacher to thank him lol because I'm just so happy with my decision


I mentioned my grades to show that not having a 9 doesn't mean anything. You can achieve whatever you're willing to work for at a level.
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Original post by Ajhdhd
I mentioned my grades to show that not having a 9 doesn't mean anything. You can achieve whatever you're willing to work for at a level.


do you think it’s doable if i don’t do very well in further maths?? i’ve kind of put it on the back burner because frankly most of my other subjects matter more but if i get a 5 in it should i still do a level?
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Original post by Oli.bx
A lot of people have already replied to this but if it's your favourite subject, definitely take it. A-level maths is so different to GCSE maths that it almost doesn't matter how well you do now. Of course the fundamentals are the same but 2 years is a very long time to become stronger in the subject. If you enjoy it, you might find that it just clicks at A-level.


thanks for the advice!! this has made me a lot more secure in my decision.
Original post by ghanoot.n
do you think it’s doable if i don’t do very well in further maths?? i’ve kind of put it on the back burner because frankly most of my other subjects matter more but if i get a 5 in it should i still do a level?

Level 2 FMaths is a waste of time but you'll have to put the grade on UCAS ...
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Original post by ghanoot.n
do you think it’s doable if i don’t do very well in further maths?? i’ve kind of put it on the back burner because frankly most of my other subjects matter more but if i get a 5 in it should i still do a level?


honestly getting that 6 was devastating for me. I was very upset as I got 8-9s in everything else.

But as I said, it meant nothing in my case. I'm excelling.

Though in my case, I understood the essential content. Icl only the laws of indices and calculus and binomial expansion matter within a level maths.
Matrices is in a level further maths, and I could actually do that as well.

But they'll teach you all the further maths GCSE content again because not everyone will have done it, so you'll get a bit of a recap regardless. Or you'll be in the same boat as everyone else.

I don't remember anything else apart from those topics that were in that GCSE paper and I'm doing perfectly fine.

So to answer your question, you'll be absolutely fine :smile:
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Original post by Ajhdhd
honestly getting that 6 was devastating for me. I was very upset as I got 8-9s in everything else.
But as I said, it meant nothing in my case. I'm excelling.
Though in my case, I understood the essential content. Icl only the laws of indices and calculus and binomial expansion matter within a level maths.
Matrices is in a level further maths, and I could actually do that as well.
But they'll teach you all the further maths GCSE content again because not everyone will have done it, so you'll get a bit of a recap regardless. Or you'll be in the same boat as everyone else.
I don't remember anything else apart from those topics that were in that GCSE paper and I'm doing perfectly fine.
So to answer your question, you'll be absolutely fine :smile:


*trig identities and factor theorem matter too oops
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Original post by Ajhdhd
honestly getting that 6 was devastating for me. I was very upset as I got 8-9s in everything else.
But as I said, it meant nothing in my case. I'm excelling.
Though in my case, I understood the essential content. Icl only the laws of indices and calculus and binomial expansion matter within a level maths.
Matrices is in a level further maths, and I could actually do that as well.
But they'll teach you all the further maths GCSE content again because not everyone will have done it, so you'll get a bit of a recap regardless. Or you'll be in the same boat as everyone else.
I don't remember anything else apart from those topics that were in that GCSE paper and I'm doing perfectly fine.
So to answer your question, you'll be absolutely fine :smile:


the only reason i’m really worried about fm is because my teacher didn’t have time to teach us all of the content but if we go over it next year anyways it’s fine
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Original post by Muttley79
Level 2 FMaths is a waste of time but you'll have to put the grade on UCAS ...


so if it’s low would it impact me in any way?
Original post by ghanoot.n
so if it’s low would it impact me in any way?

It depends which degree you might be looking at and where you plan to apply. We don't offer it [selective state school] as we feel it's more important to get top grades across the board.
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Original post by Muttley79
It depends which degree you might be looking at and where you plan to apply. We don't offer it [selective state school] as we feel it's more important to get top grades across the board.


fairs, that makes sense. thanks !

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