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GCSE to A level

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aslkde · 01/04/2023 22:34

What GCSE grade is needed to make choosing a subject for A level worthwhile?

In the old days, and A or B was enough at O level to cope at A level.

Does that translate to 6 or 7 at GCSE?

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BrowniesnotBlondies · 02/04/2023 08:07

Different sixth forms may have different entry requirements - both for overall entry and course specific grades.

Look at their websites.

PerpetualOptimist · 02/04/2023 07:57

Prior GCSE performance might not be reflected in A level performance (both ways ie 'unexpectedly' worse or better) for several reasons:

Some subjects are essentially 'more of the same'; if you were good at Geography GCSE, there is a fighting chance you will be good at Geography A level.

However, there are subjects where the overall profile of the syllabus changes; Maths is an example; as my DC said last night 'I write more letters than numbers in Maths these days'.

There is also the leap to less directed learning and whether students make best use of free periods; that is more about motivation and maturity than prior academic performance.

Comefromaway · 01/04/2023 22:36

I’d say Grade 6 but preferably 7 for maths/science.