One of DS' chosen 4 subjects in Sixth Form has changed to "linear exam format". I believe this means that the A-level is a stand-alone end-of-course exam i.e. the AS is no longer 50% of the mark.
The school will not be entering the whole class for the AS level, so if he wanted to do it, it would have to be as a private entry.
Just wondered what other schools are doing and if there is a consensus on the best way forward?
My feeling is that having four AS levels will make his decision as to which subject to drop for A-level easier. I also wonder how universities will assess candidates that have an AS level against those that don't?
However, if it's a private entry does this mean the school won't properly prepare him for the exam (so he's likely to do worse in it anyhow....)??
Would be very interested to hear other people's view. Thanks.
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Advantages of still doing an AS in subjects which have changed to linear exam??
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changename54 · 19/11/2015 19:59
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