Thank you! My son achieved 9s in both Physics and Chemistry and an 8 in Biology. He says he wished he had access to similar resources for non-science subjects as well! Thank you for the help you provided for him. August I just wanted to say a huge thanks for your resources at this difficult time. I know for sure that because of your online tutorials and quizzes, they actually enjoyed revising science!! I am delighted that my youngest son achieved in his February GCSE mocks so should get that in his final grade assessment.
Two years ago my other son also achieved so decided to take Biology and Chemistry A levels — he is predicted AA for those too now, but I am certain the foundation of your resources helped with that!
April Search Close. Much better value than a private tutor. Sign up now OR Free taster access. I do know, however, that whatever reason you favour, the ones who are not to blame are the ones sitting the exams; the students themselves. The whole "exams are getting easier" bandwagon that starts rolling whenever exam results are announced is inherently toxic.
Students who do well in their exams get their achievements metaphorically pissed on in the national press. Those who fail, and there are still plenty of students who do, are made to feel much worse about this. It is lucky teenagers are so emotionally stable and reasonable, or this may have some negative consequences. And that's one thing that is never considered in the rush to pass sweeping judgements on exam results.
Even if exams are easier, this is a purely relative measure. They have no idea how easy or hard they were, they weren't even taught the same material. Their psychosocial context is completely different. To them, the exams they sit are still the most difficult assessment they have ever faced, and they are reminded of how important exams are with alarming frequency. And of course, stress impacts on test performance.
The structure of some long obsolete tests should be of no consequence, not used as a stick to beat them with for actually doing what is asked of them. If someone does something and you punish them for their actions, they are unlikely to do it again.
That's a well-established principle of associative learning. Rats can learn this extremely quickly , and teenagers, whatever you think of them, are much smarter than rats. If, during the period in your life when you're distrustful of authority down to a biological level , you are told your success is dependent on educational achievement thanks to the mess those in charge have made of society, and then those same people tell you that your success is actually a fluke due to circumstances you have no say in, then that is probably going to cause some resentment.
And politicians constantly wonder why today's youth are so disengaged with politics? Maybe it's because their first experience with politics involves being screwed over for the sake of scoring a few media points? A valuable life lesson, you may argue, but that doesn't make it right. Despite what politicians and the media may think, teenagers aren't completely self-obsessed passive automatons, only communicating with the outside world via text speak or happy slapping.
They are aware of what's being said of them, even if it's by proxy. We're in the world of 24 hours news and the internet in your pocket, and they have every right to be pissed off. It's often said that today's youth have "no respect", but then they don't seem to receive any, so why would they? Whatever your results, well done. You've achieved a lot, while those who would claim to be your superiors are screwing things up left , right and centre. And if you see anyone running you down, it's probably because they're insecure about what you've achieved, and are lashing out as a result.
Having a massive rant in a mainstream media publication is how people over 30 work out their issues. Kudos to you all. Instead, the GCSE subjects are relatively easy to pass. GCSE subjects are designed to be straightforward and simple. The examiners develop the syllabus in a manner so as to include a wide array of topics but keep the complexity of the content relatively uncomplicated.
GCSEs cover the fundamentals. Luckily memorizing the content will be sufficient to get decent grades. You do not need to have an in-depth understanding to get a grade say between up to a B. The difficulty students experience in their GCSEs is strongly dependent on the subjects they choose. A combination revolving around the traditional sciences such as Chemistry and Physics , Maths, and Further Maths will surely find students grasping at straws!
Not wanting to surround yourself with textbooks is understandable, especially at this age. Nevertheless choosing easy GCSE subjects which have no affiliation with your A-levels, university courses, and career goals is not advisable. GCSEs serve the purpose of providing you with a thorough introduction, and a feel of the difficulty, complexity and workload involved. For instance, you might take both Commerce and Science subjects for your GCSEs but over the course of two years, you may feel that commerce is not for you.
In such a case, you can simply pursue science subjects for your A-levels. A-levels are significantly harder than GCSEs because A-levels have tough exams, complex concepts, require an in-depth understanding of the subject matter and call for a great deal of critical thinking to solve difficult questions.
Most students find themselves unequipped to deal with the intensity and independent study required at the A-level. One of the major reason for students retaking their A-levels is that they were unable to make the shift from the GCSEs to the A-levels. A-levels build upon the foundations of GCSEs. Fewer A-levels means more dedication and time devoted to each individual subject. As a result, A-levels are extremely detailed and have highly complex content.
The A-level examinations have very challenging questions. Unlike GCSEs, mere regurgitation of the textbook will not be enough to secure decent grades. Critical analysis will be needed to get good grades in your A-levels.
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