I’m not sure what to do

I didn’t really try hard at GCSE and I revised all my exams the day before and came out with a few sixes and then 7-8s. I want to go into software but I need maths.

I got a 6 in maths (even tho I got a 7 in my mock) I was 7 marks away at GCSE. I chose chem econ and maths but I am genuinely worried about doing maths as it was my worst grade.

I did
Maths, Chem, Physics, Biology, History, English lit and lang, AS sociology, Art, Spanish and RE

if anyone has any other career paths that are high paid and allow me to travel/ work from home please let me know. :/
(Also I’m going to apply for extra time for Alevel as I should’ve had it at GCSE but didn’t know)

Reply 1

BigFriendlyKid

14

what a levels are you going to do?

Reply 2

Ascpea

11

You can always change your grade at a level early on in year 12! Research career quizzes that you can get with your subjects and stuff! (That’s how I found a subject path for myself unfortunately)

Reply 3

99zardoz

9

You just need to work harder on maths. If you think you would have done better with more work I'd still do it. Without it I think you'll struggle with CompSci.

Reply 4

cynical-flipper

3

If you got a 6 without trying, you should be fine with Maths A Level if you put in the effort. You might need to spend some extra time getting up to speed, but just go for it!

Reply 5

CatusStarbright

Volunteer Section Leader

22

Original post by tiali

I didn’t really try hard at GCSE and I revised all my exams the day before and came out with a few sixes and then 7-8s. I want to go into software but I need maths.

I got a 6 in maths (even tho I got a 7 in my mock) I was 7 marks away at GCSE. I chose chem econ and maths but I am genuinely worried about doing maths as it was my worst grade.

I did
Maths, Chem, Physics, Biology, History, English lit and lang, AS sociology, Art, Spanish and RE

if anyone has any other career paths that are high paid and allow me to travel/ work from home please let me know. :/
(Also I’m going to apply for extra time for Alevel as I should’ve had it at GCSE but didn’t know)

As the user above has said, if you can get a 6 without really trying then you have the potential to do well at A Level, provided you put the work in. A Level is much harder than GCSE so be prepared to hit the ground running and practice good study habits throughout the year.

If you are struggling, then most colleges/sixth forms will allow you to change subjects within the first few weeks. If I were you then I'd definitely start the A Level Maths course and just see how you go.

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