The other key data thatTarn and his team focus on is their academies’ Progress 8 scores and the numbers of grade 4s and 5s in GCSE English and maths - “they’re the really important qualifications”, he says. Getting this data together quickly means that the trust team has a set ofc...
Across all universities, this process is there to ensure you aren't penalised for personal situations that you can't control. Examples of mitigating circumstances Some common examples of mitigating circumstances include: Absence due to jury service, maternity, paternity or adoption leave Bereavement...
If you’ve just missed out on a spot at uni or have decided the course you chose is no longer right for you, this is what UCAS Clearing is for! Results Day is nearly here and if you're worried you might not have the grades you need or if you've had a change of heart about ...
views on school maths from professionals, parents, former teachers, and practising mathematicians. But there's another group that have an interesting perspective on school maths: those who took GCSE maths in the last couple of years, and for whom the maths classroom is still fresh in the ...
GCSE If you need to resit English language or maths you can do so this autumn. For other subjects, you will have to wait until summer 2025. Sixth forms and colleges may be flexible on their entry requirements, however, so it's worth checking whether you should re-take first...
at GCSE.GCSEs can be used as an indicator of a student’s overall academic ability and consistency and are often considered if there is a particular subject that is relevant to the chosen university course;for example, a medicine degree will ask for strong GCSEs in English, maths and ...
And at secondary level, in 2021, nearly a quarter of students (23 per cent) did not pass GCSE maths. Clearly, something is not working. But could change could be on the way? Professor Camilla Gilmore, from the Centre for Mathematical Cognition at Loughborough University, points out that ...
A good level of literacy and numeracy; GCSE grade 4 (C) or above in Maths and English Language or suitable equivalent Experience or interest relevant to the course(s) for which you have applied The University of Chester recognises: A variety of assessment systems (e.g. simultaneous combination...
3 worked examples for estimating in maths 1. Estimate the answer to 3.39 + 5.52. Estimation questions (especially those without context) often don’t specify the degree of accuracy required in the estimation. The further away we round to, the less accurate we will be. For example, numbers...
Don’t worry if your GCSEs didn’t go well. Colleges often offer the opportunity to sit retakes and study for new GCSEs or other qualifications. And you may find that life at college, rather than in school, is the change you need to bring a focus to your studies. Apprenticeships and...