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Further maths A level - should I post in this section?

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furthermaths · 14/11/2025 12:55

DD loves maths and is predicted 9 at maths/further maths gcse/level 2. However everyone keeps saying how hard the A level is and how many drop out and am wondering if it is maybe more suited to those who are better at the maths challenges etc. Or would the cats testing be a good indicator of potential.

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mynameiscalypso · 14/11/2025 13:22

I think the thing with FM A-level is that you need to be both good at maths and good at, for want of a better word, working hard. Maths GCSE, for example, I didn’t need to revise for but when some of my cohort tried that approach with FM A-level, thinking their natural ability would get them through, it didn’t work.

BTsrule · 14/11/2025 13:17

My DS is doing Maths and FM a levels having done maths,FM and stats GCSEs (all 9s). He is finding it easy so far as most of his class didn’t do FM at GSCE. If she loves maths then encourage her do 4 a levels to begin with so she can drop one if needed.

shesaysshestiredoflifeshemustbetiredofsomething · 14/11/2025 13:05

Octavia64 · 14/11/2025 13:00

Predicted 9 at gcse and doing further maths gcse is absolutely fine. He’ll be ok.

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TrolleySculpture · 14/11/2025 13:04

This applies to all subjects, if you don't understand something ask for clarification. Mainly because when they are high achieving they usually just grasp concepts and are not used to asking for help with it.

Both my children did maths and further maths A levels after achieving mid level 9s in maths GCSE. They got A star A star and A star and A (FM)

And yes A levels is this section, 16-19 years but some post in secondary as it is a continuation of secondary for some.

Littlemissbubbblles · 14/11/2025 13:03

Further maths is a different beast!
Let her try it and see. I don’t think you can predict this.
My DS got all 9s in gcse maths ad maths and further math, was advised by school to do the A level, absolutely hated it….. dropped it by Christmas
My dd only did one maths gcse, got an 8, had to move schools to be allowed to do A level Further maths, loved it, got an A

stoptheridenow · 14/11/2025 13:03

My son got a 9 for further maths and also statistics and is coping fine doing A-level. If she loves Maths as much as my son seems to she’ll be fine.

Octavia64 · 14/11/2025 13:00

Predicted 9 at gcse and doing further maths gcse is absolutely fine. He’ll be ok.