Secondary Additional Maths - Suitable for Medicine?

Hey guys :) my teacher has asked me whether i want to do additional maths or not and im not too keen on (especially as i want to do medicine in the future) but i dnt really know the 'pros and cons' of doing it .. so i was hoping u guys could help!:o to anyone who is currently doing it...how is it? hard or easy? interesting or dull? why di...

Secondary Additional Maths GCSE/FSMQ?

Hi there:) So I'm planning to apply to do an Additional Maths GCSE/FSMQ after encouragement from my teacher but it will be all independent study. I was wondering whether to do GCSE or FSMQ and whether one was much harder than the other? And if there are any actual textbooks out there for additional maths? I have C1 & C2 textbooks already...

Maths GCSE - Aftermath

Hello there guys. I was itching myself this particular question all day and thought i might need different opinions. I have done my maths exam for GCSE and obtained a A*. However i am being urged by my teachers and parents, that I should take further maths at A-level, which I am not sure of. Therefore I would like to know whether or not,...

Maths in medicine - what should I brush up on?

Hi everyone, So I'm starting medicine in September I didn't study A level maths and I got a B in GCSE maths back in the day when I took it! The last time I properly used my maths skills was for the GAMSAT which I sat in September which was without a calculator. I'm ok-ish at maths but I'm a bit worried I might be behind other students as...

Secondary Maths GCSE Results Edexcel

Hello guys, Have you got your Maths GCSE Result from the exams you sat in February and March? I was really worried I got a B because I wouldn't be able to do Further Maths but I got an A. I was still really disapointed so hopefully I will retake it. What are your thoughts on me retaking and also what did you get? HadjerBoum :)...

Secondary FSMQ Additional Maths and GCSE Statistics

I took the FSMQ Additional Maths paper the other day at my current school but at the sixth form I'm going to they did a GCSE statistics course instead. Will I be disadvantaged?...

Where to go for Maths or Physics?

Hi guys, First post on here, please don't bite! I'm a GCSE student in my last year of secondary school, and I've already successfully applied to my school's sixth form instead of going to college. I'm going to be taking Maths, Further Maths, Chemistry and Physics. The only problem is, I have absolutely no idea about what to do after that!...

Additional Maths GCSE/FSMQ?

Hi there:) I was wondering whether there was a large difference between the Additional Maths FSMQ and GCSE? I'm planning on applying to do one of these whilst independently studying for it. Also, are there any actual textbooks for Additional Maths or is it just a mix of books put together? Like the GCSE maths textbooks and then just C1 an...

Post Graduate Medicine ?

Hey guys, Iv just finished my higher's and had the ambition to apply for medicine but my higher maths did not go to plan and it looks like a will be getting a B . So I hope now to get four A's and a B and then advanced highers . I still have a strong desire to do medicine after my first degree which will be science related. After my degre...

Secondary OCR Additional Maths

My additional maths exam is on June (on the same day as my gcse biology as well :(:(:() but I'm doing past papers on it and stuff but I've been searching the grade boundaries for it but they all just say for an A its like 70% or something and not the actual mark u'd need for it. I know the grade boundaries change slightly every year but I...

Will it look bad for medicine if i resit my gcse maths?

I want to apply for medicine, and last year when i sat my gcse maths i missed out a double page in one of the papers. i still ended up with an A (4 ums marks off an A*) which is very annoying, i currently take AS further maths and am more than capable of getting A* if i were to resit Getting this extra A* would say me up to 8 A*'s, but ho...

Medicine VS Maths and Chemistry

Hi there, I am currently in possession of an offer to study medicine from Imperial and an offer to study Maths and Chemistry at Exeter and Southampton. My problem is, however, I don't know what to go for. I would have though that a degree from Imperial (in anything) would be better than a degree from the other two although I'm not sure ho...

Is Kingston Uni good for a Maths degree?

I love maths and ive got a C grade in alevel maths and A in gcse maths. But i find other subjects boring, but i have a huge passion for maths. Isit worth getting a degree in maths at Kingston uni? I want to be a maths teacher, if i get a 2:1 or a 1st, can i still get a well paid job with a maths degree and become a secondary maths teacher...

Secondary Maths GCSE tomorrow!

Hi guys, I'm in year 10 and I have my maths higher tier non-calculator paper tomorrow. I've done loads of past papers but I feel very unprepared. Any last minute tips or advice for my exam? Also, who else has their maths exam tomorrow? Posted from TSR Mobile...

Secondary Ocr gcse maths advice

Hi guys repeating my gcse maths again and again and I'm so tired of failing it :( has anyone passed OCR maths foundation and be willing to give me exam techniques or encouragement on what I could do to hopefully pass these exams in June 2013? Thanks much appreciated :( :( This was posted from The Student Room's iPhone/iPad App...

Secondary Best maths textbook for new GCSEs?

Hi, I know it's a bit early.. but I'm starting GCSE maths in september and I was just wondering what the best maths textbooks/ revision books are? I'm really bad at maths, and I'm predicted to get an A/A*.

Secondary Gcse maths edexcel

Hi guys, im currently doing Edexcel maths unit 3, i just wanted to know whether i had to learn about trapeziums, i remember doing a big in the unit 2 parts of the course but im slightly confused about this one some please help...

Medicine - Access to Medicine or A Levels... Please Help!

Hi everyone, I am 19 years old. I have achieved good GCSEs - 3A*s, 8As and 3Bs. I Achieved 3 A Levels in 2010. Business, Economics and Politics, achieving BCC. I now realise I want to study medicine at uni after loads of experience in Hospitals, Care Homes, Hospices, GPs. What are my options to study Medicine at Uni? Can someone clarify i...

Secondary futher maths gcse, FSMQ or start AS maths

My sister is currently in year 8 at the moment and doing well with maths. Her teachers have suggested, she could take her GCSE maths next year, so would have less to do in year 11.She also wants to study maths at a-level. She clearly will forget most or what she has learnt if she doesn't do any "real" maths for the next two years. We are...

A level chemistry or Latin?

Hey guys, I'm deciding my a levels, so far I've got maths, further maths and physics; I just can't decide whether chemistry or Latin would be a better fourth option. I find Latin easier and think that I would be more likely to take it to A2 than chemistry and would probably do better. I'm looking to do maths, engineering (maybe... Maybe f...

OCR Additional Maths 2013 Thread

Hi everyone, I tried searching for a thread on this year's OCR Additional Maths, but failed to find anything. As a result, I've decided to set up this thread to discuss thoughts and feelings regarding the test, as well as sharing revision tips and some useful tips. First, a little bit about me. I am a year 9 student who has just recently...

EPQ Project Ideas for Medicine

Hey guys, So I was meant to come up with a title of what I was going to do for EPQ in January, and I did come up with one at the time, but I forgot what it was. So, now in a week's time, I'm having an interview, going through all the 'preparation and research I've done so far', and I haven't done a thing yet! :$ Would you guys mind recomm...

Is it possible to attend for IGCSE Additional Maths(606) & Maths(580)@ the same time

Guys, I wanted to know if I CIE would let me take Add maths and Maths at the same session. I wanna take these two subjects on May/June 2013. Also I'd like to take IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences, even though I'm appearing for Physics, Chem and Bio. But my exam officer is too lazy to do anything. She just wants me to take the usual subjects. S...

Secondary OCR 21st Century Science Additional Science B6 P6 C6 (13th June 2013)

Hi Guys, so i thought i would start a thread for those taking the OCR 21st Century additional science exam (B6 P6 and C6) on the 13th June. So we could collaborate and talk about it together and discuss revision and ask any questions. How are you guys revising for it? Ravens...

Want to be a teacher, but can't get a C in Maths GCSE

Basically, I'm doing AS-levels and they are going really well. Just had my first exam yesterday and it (hopefully) went well. Fingers crossed! But I'm predominately an English student and NOT a maths student. I have struggled with Maths since I was in primary school. My highest grade I have ever gotten in Maths GCSE was an E... and to bec...

Biomed to medicine?

Hi so I was wondering due to my poor gcse results of 2a 6b and 1c and only doing 3 AS levels (wasn't allowed to do anymore) if it would be possible to apply for biomed at a uni that also provides a medicine course and switch over after 2/3 years? I'm pretty confident of obtaining 3As in biology chemistry and maths in my AS's. or should I...

Secondary Olympiad veterans wanted as 'advisers' for new enrichment materials

Hello all, I'm a teacher trying to produce some free maths enrichment resources for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students, mostly in the form of slides (suitable for other teachers to use and students to use as reference mateials) and worksheets. These are very much aimed at the upper end of the ability spectrum, and are intended to cover...

Secondary Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A!

Hey guys!! :) I'm currently doing the Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics A qualification (and the Further Pure Mathematics one urgh). I was wondering if the Edexcel IGCSE Maths A papers are generally difficult? I mean I'm finding them pretty easy, well the past papers, but I was wondering if the trend continues. Also, does anyone know the grade bo...

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Secondary Should I resit my Maths GCSE or not?

Basically, I got a B for maths in GCSE. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy that I didn't fail or anything, but I just feel that a B isn't 'good enough', and I'm somewhat considering resitting the two exams that I did in June. I'm in two minds about it, as most uni's require at least a B at GCSE, which I already have, but I just want an A at le...

Can I apply to Sheffield?

Can I apply to Sheffield to do Medicine? AAAC at AS-level A-Chemistry, Biology and Maths. C-Further Maths. Predicted AAA at A2 in Chemistry, Biology and Maths (drop Further Maths). However, the website and UCAS say ABBB minimum requirements at AS Level and AAA at A2 which is the typical offer. If I get AAAC at AS does that mean I can't ap...

Remove parts of strings from each string inside an array

Primary_MathsJAN Primary_MathsFEB Primary_MathsMAR Primary_MathsAPR Primary_MathsMAY Primary_MathsJUNE Primary_MathsJULY Primary_MathsAUG Primary_MathsSEP Primary_MathsOCT Primary_MathsNOV Primary_MathsDEC I have above key set after foreach the array.In here key list I want to remove JAN, FEB, MAR and etc and also the middle _...

Is Medicine possible if I work harder?

My GCSEs results/predictions: Maths: A* Eng Lang: A Eng Lit: A* Biology: A Chemistry: A Physics: A History: B German: B Gov and Pol AS Level (early): C (But I think I can get a B :D) Anyway, basically, I'm doing Bio, Chem, Maths and Economics at A Level. Hopefully at UCL or Queen Mary's. My question is: If I do end up getting AAA at A2 fo...

Secondary Maths Applicants

Hi, I just need some general advice about applying for Maths courses in a few months time, bearing in mind I am from a school with little guidance and a low turnover of university applicants. I am studying Maths, Further Maths, Biology and History at A level, although near enough self-teaching Further with a couple of sessions a week help...

Are my predicted grades good enough for medicine?

are these gcse grades good enough for medicine Biology-A* Chemistry-A Physics-B RE-A* PE-B Health and social care-AA (2 GCSE's for this subject) English literature-A English language-A History-A* Maths-A German-B (i completed this GCSE in year 9 i was in fast track german) 3A* 6A 3B I plan on taking these subjects for A-Levels, I hope to...

Medicine Gap Year 2013

Hey guys, I applied to medicine this year but unfortunately got all rejections D': I didn't see a thread on medicine gap year so I thought of making one. I am most probably taking a gap year as I really want to do medicine. If you are taking a gap year, what are your plans for it?...

Secondary Is Maths really always about practice?

Hiya So I have took on the challenge to self teach Maths, I started in Feb and I am sitting 1ma0 june paper. I was very motivated at first, since I drawn the conclusion that Maths wasn't particularly about how intelligent you were (I am not completely stupid though, my intelligence lies elsewhere, i think :rolleyes:) but you get good at M...

Secondary How to improve my maths skills

I'm an A grade student in maths admitably i should work harder but how can i improve my maths skills to a high level like a*...

Sixth form Doing extra modules for OCR maths

I'm doing A2 further maths (7 pure and 5 applied modules). Would I get any qualification for doing 4 more modules (i.e. all bar D2)? I know that Edexcel do additional further maths, so wondered whether OCR had a similar scheme.

Should I take further maths (AS-Level)?

I am predicted A* in GCSE Edexcel Maths, and I was wondering whether AS Further Maths is right for me. I will be doing normal maths to A2, and Further Maths to AS. However, people have said FM is very VERY hard. Can i still manage Further maths even if i'm doing it only to AS Level , or is still that hard? (Also, is it true that AS-FM is...