Good News: Updated with Results

[wils]

Well Done Matt - pain about the Economics being so close to a 'B' though

 

[jen_uk]

Some degrees may be a lot more "in depth" than A-levels and some may be very hard (i.e. medicine) and/or require a lot of work (study/reading/coursework/memorising etc.). Probably depends on the subject and where your natural talents lie (i.e. choosing the right course for you is very important...).

Certainly enjoyed university education a LOT more than A-levels...

Boo

Maybe this was because of the cheap uni beer!

I teach A-Level Psychology and what I teach my students is so much easier than what I learnt at uni! It may depend on the subject but my degree was alot harder than any of my A-Levels.

 

[Boo Boo Too]

Maybe this was because of the cheap uni beer!

I teach A-Level Psychology and what I teach my students is so much easier than what I learnt at uni! It may depend on the subject but my degree was alot harder than any of my A-Levels.

I didn't drink much at uni, so maybe...

Out of interest, is there (in your perception) a difference in the difficulty in A-level Psychology between when you studied it and now when you teach it?

It may vary with course... was wondering if it is a difference between academic/practical courses. But quite a lot of my computing was academic (including some pure mathematics modules common with the main stream maths degree...). It was interesting to note that as a mature student (who had finished their maths A-level 3 years previously), I was a lot more adept at the pure maths modules than those who had only just taken their maths (and sometimes "further maths) A-level...

Boo

 

[Nubbedy]

5 A Levels - are you mad ?!

Seriously, well done, but is 5 too much work? You must be kicking yourself to be that close to a B (although a C is great - it's just soooo annoying to know how close you were). I wouldn't be too concerned about your parents response - it's their job to show concern!

On a personal note I failed all my mock A Levels -with U's, but pulled it together for the second year and got OK grades in the end. Sometimes it's a kick to get you going! Well done again,

Sara.

 

[jen_uk]

I didn't drink much at uni, so maybe...

Out of interest, is there (in your perception) a difference in the difficulty in A-level Psychology between when you studied it and now when you teach it?

It may vary with course... was wondering if it is a difference between academic/practical courses. But quite a lot of my computing was academic (including some pure mathematics modules common with the main stream maths degree...). It was interesting to note that as a mature student (who had finished their maths A-level 3 years previously), I was a lot more adept at the pure maths modules than those who had only just taken their maths (and sometimes "further maths) A-level...

Boo

I really hate to say it but I do think GCSE's and A-Levels have got easier. I always used to think that that was rubbish until I started teaching and now I can't believe how much the standard has dropped. I dug out all my old A-Level work last year and the difference between when I did them (10 years ago) and what I teach is staggering. Some of my students cannot spell even simple words and they have no idea how to properly structure a sentence yet they have passed an English GCSE.

 

[ely3857]

One of my colleagues got 15 gcse's a few years ago, 5 @ A*/5 @ A/4 @ B/1 @ C and her a-level results were appalling! she also took 5 and scrapped into University to study Chemistry, After finishing her degree and working at a bank for 2 years she has just left to go back to University to do a teacher training course (pcge?)

Good Luck



Jodie

 

[florida sun]

Well done Matt,

 

[wicket2005]

Well done Matt. Good luck in your A2 year. My son has just finished his A levels and is off to York University in October.

Your parents may be concerned if you have not reached your potential or they think you could have worked harder. You need to study really hard now for the Jan exams, followed by the June exams. The time flies by so learn it as you go along.

You will be going out to visit universities and there is often a vast difference between different ones. The best require the higher grades so it is important to get the highest grades/points you can. This will allow you hopefully to get in to the university of your choice.

 

[KayleeUK]

Well Done Matt enjoy the rest of the holiday!

 

[Lisash]

Well done Matt and don't worry about your parents. I know I often give my DD a hard time but I am always extremely proud of her whatever her results