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my turn to see what mumsnet thinks about ds GCSE option

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motherwithheadache · 07/03/2015 16:12

7 core subjects (English2, science3), 1 MFL, maths.

3 options;
Will take history and geography.

3rd option: DT, Mandarin or RS?
RS: likes the ethical part
DT: likes it but more unpredictable in what grades he is likely to get
MAndarin: likes the unusual aspects of MFL but although good at it feels it's getting more difficult as well

Over to mumsnet...

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mummytime · 07/03/2015 18:27

DT - if he enjoys it. Its a good subject. Can be helpful for some careers, and otherwise everyone can do a "less academic" subject.

At DCs school everyone used to have to do an Art subject - it still got lots into Oxbridge and Medical Schools.

ragged · 07/03/2015 17:58

DT!!! Lifelong useful skills. Very useful if goes into any applied science background or engineering, too.

trice · 07/03/2015 16:20

RS, as likely to get the highest grade with least effort. It also includes ethics, philosophy etc.

CMOTDibbler · 07/03/2015 16:15

Manadarin would be my choice as it could be very useful in the future

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