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A level choices dilema

33 replies

newtothis15 · 15/02/2025 06:12

My DS likes Maths
Physics

He is not sure if to do FM and what 4th subject A level

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verycloakanddaggers · 16/02/2025 05:53

I don't think that's the case about Economics. It's a well-regarded A-level for an Economics degree? If he is interested in Economics at degree level then look at degree courses and see what they ask for.

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newtothis15 · 16/02/2025 05:46

Thank you for this advice
Economy i heared that if they go to study economy later then uni again covers what they did in A level

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TheRealMcKenna · 15/02/2025 22:42

If he likes maths and physics and is looking for a similar subject then I would lNOT recommend chemistry.

I’ve taught chemistry at A level to many students who thought it would go well with maths and physics and found it ‘easy’ at GCSE and they hated it at A level.

I would only recommend A level chemistry to students who either really have a passion for the subject or for those who need it for further study (eg medicine). Don’t take it just because it ‘fits’ with ‘numbersy’ subjects. It doesn’t at A level.

Youcanttakeanelephantonthebus · 15/02/2025 07:09

What does he want to do afterwards? If he wants to go to uni then he needs to do some research about entry requirements for courses he likes the look of.

clary · 15/02/2025 07:08

What’s his GCSE PG for maths? FM probably not ideal with less than an 8. Also Yy you need to love maths.

Otherwise any other science is good with maths and physics, or CS, economics, PE, psychology, or just anything he enjoys.

Four A levels are not needed tho it’s common if one is FM.

Yingbread · 15/02/2025 06:33

Most commonly people take computer science, chemistry or economics as part of a 4Maths choice. Depends what he's interested in. There are hundreds of posts about choosing further maths (or not). Worth a search.

CurlewKate · 15/02/2025 06:33

Is he intending to take 4 A levels or drop one after the first year?

CurlewKate · 15/02/2025 06:32

Further maths is hard unless you're really keen. What other subjects does he like?