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DS only projected B at GCSE - worth getting a tutor?

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mumblechum · 02/09/2010 14:01

Haven't actually received the result of the first module back, but Maths is his worst subject, and ds thinks he'll probably only get a B.

He wants to do 3 Sciences, English and History for A level, but not Maths.

Do you think that a Uni would insist on him having an A for Maths GCSE (he's hoping to do medicine)?

If so, and if he goes for tutoring to get up to that standard, would he have to go every week for a year, or is it more a last couple of months cramming scenario?

He's mostly A and A* for all the other GCSE subjects, ie those have been his coursework marks, but always lets himself down with Maths, particularly in the tests. He seems to do ok in lessons and h/work, but for some reason goes to pieces in Maths exams.

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GypsyMoth · 02/09/2010 14:10

i think most uni's look more at gcse grades.

am considering a tutor also for dd

deaddei · 02/09/2010 14:06

Yes definitely.
DD is starting with a maths tutor next week (she's going into yr 9)- maths is her weak point, and she needs extra support.
9.15 on a Sunday morning for the foreseeable future Sad- but it is her godmother doing it free of charge Smile

said · 02/09/2010 14:05

Do GCSE grades matter that much? Aren't they just a means to do A levels and it is those grades that will matter?

belgo · 02/09/2010 14:03

I was just about to say what's wrong with a B - when I did GCSEs 18 years ago that was considered a good grade!

Then I noticed that he wants to study medicine. Good maths is necessary to be a doctor, who have to calculate complicated medical prescriptions, medical machines and much more.

If he really is serious about studying medicine, then yes get him a tutor and encourage him to work very hard.

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