A Level Maths

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SNOOBS

New member
Feb 25, 2007
4,015
Brighton
I've just started after getting a B in GCSE, and tbh I don't have a clue what I'm doing. At the moment we are doing Co-ordinate geometry and I'm lost.

Did anyone else do it and can they tell me, is it only going to get harder, and can anyone comfort me by saying that they sat through lessons copying notes like it's another language - and ending up getting a decent grade or EVEN understanding it.

:angel:
 






Frutos

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May 3, 2006
36,311
Northumberland
2 + 2 = 4

I hope this (pretty much the extent of my mathematical knowledge) will prove to be of some use to you. :)
 






One True BHA

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Sep 2, 2008
1,769
I've just started after getting a B in GCSE, and tbh I don't have a clue what I'm doing. At the moment we are doing Co-ordinate geometry and I'm lost.

Did anyone else do it and can they tell me, is it only going to get harder, and can anyone comfort me by saying that they sat through lessons copying notes like it's another language - and ending up getting a decent grade or EVEN understanding it.

:angel:

i did not study it at A level, but i wish i did. i have extensive maths & stats on my uni course and i really struggle because i, unlike my pals on my course, did not do it..

:(

stick with it if you can, if you're good at maths, you will make a lot of money.
 


Jul 5, 2003
23,777
Polegate
If it's any consolation, I got a B at GCSE, took A-level, and gave up after a couple of weeks because it was too hard. Ended up doing an easier Statistics based course instead, which was much better.
 




One True BHA

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Sep 2, 2008
1,769
Because my teacher is a penis, it doesnt particularly float my boat and I would do far better in Sociology.

sociology is a bit of a joke subject. a poor mans economics/politics. rethink it, economics is a beast.

i have mates at uni who study sociology and they are on the receiving end of many a joke.
 




Barrel of Fun

Abort, retry, fail
I always thought Maths is something you either have or do not have, but a bit of practice and some elbow grease will definitely help.

My grade slide might not act as encouragement though. I got an A* at GCSE Level (mainly because it was easy), a C at AO Level and a D at A-Level (not helped by having an alcoholic for a teacher who could not read the syllabus, let alone coordinate properly).

You can't be far into the term, so I would give it a little time. If you are having serious doubts then do think about switching before it is too late.
 




seagullsovergrimsby

#cpfctinpotclub
Aug 21, 2005
43,947
Crap Town
Should be a doddle as A level Maths today is the same as O level Maths was 30-40 years ago. No f***ing calculators then mate , it was all log tables and dat shit.
 


One True BHA

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Sep 2, 2008
1,769
The problem with it is that GCSE Maths is a f***ing FARCE, whereby if you take the high paper you only need to get something like 20% to get a C grade. Therefore, even the dunces walk away with a respectable grade in Maths. That makes people think they're good at it, so they do it at A Level and realise they haven't got a f***ing clue.

that is just plain not true.

only if everyone does horrendously do they adjust the grade boundaries.

my year turned out that way however (may be the same as yours) as so many schools complained about how hard the paper was, and they reduced it so 60% became an A* i believe
 


Sajerz

Member
Feb 6, 2008
585
Leamington
I've just started after getting a B in GCSE, and tbh I don't have a clue what I'm doing. At the moment we are doing Co-ordinate geometry and I'm lost.

Did anyone else do it and can they tell me, is it only going to get harder, and can anyone comfort me by saying that they sat through lessons copying notes like it's another language - and ending up getting a decent grade or EVEN understanding it.

:angel:

Out of interest, where are you being taught?
 




SNOOBS

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Feb 25, 2007
4,015
Brighton
If it's any consolation, I got a B at GCSE, took A-level, and gave up after a couple of weeks because it was too hard. Ended up doing an easier Statistics based course instead, which was much better.

What has that lead you to do now? The only reason I did it is because it can be handy for uni, good jobs and eventually money.
 




Bad Ash

Unregistered User
Jul 18, 2003
1,905
Housewares
I don't think I would ever have chosen to do an A Level in a subject that I had got a B in at GCSE, especially if it is one of the more core traditional subjects (e.g. Maths, Sciences, History, English). If it was a joke subject, like Media Studies, then maybe.
 


Jam The Man

Well-known member
Jul 5, 2003
8,226
South East North Lancing
I've just started after getting a B in GCSE, and tbh I don't have a clue what I'm doing. At the moment we are doing Co-ordinate geometry and I'm lost.

Did anyone else do it and can they tell me, is it only going to get harder, and can anyone comfort me by saying that they sat through lessons copying notes like it's another language - and ending up getting a decent grade or EVEN understanding it.

:angel:

Back in 1992, I got a B in GCSE Maths so decided to take A-Level Maths. After 2 weeks i knew what a bad decision it was. I was fine in class but could not even begin to fathom out the homework... so i swapped for Business Studies instead! Each to their won, but i found it A-Level Maths a massive step up
 




nwgull

Well-known member
Jul 25, 2003
14,533
Manchester
Did anyone else do it and can they tell me, is it only going to get harder, and can anyone comfort me by saying that they sat through lessons copying notes like it's another language - and ending up getting a decent grade or EVEN understanding it.

:angel:

I did it 92-94 and it certainly got much harder after the first term.
 


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