Help me sort this out!!

[deadlyelder]

Hey all,

Well here is my full situation. I had completed my Upper Secondary and applied to University in Austria and also tried in Canada (not officially in Canada, but via a known Professor there). The Austria University International Advisor said that my Maths Marks are not best and I require to prove that I have good command in Advance Maths; as the degree I want to apply is more of applied sort and German Language. So I researched and asked lots of peoples on how which exam to give. Majority told me to sit for further Maths A Level as it will be accepted almost everywhere. So I sat and passed CIE Further Maths with grade B. And as the German requirement was to take some time to fullfill I decided to study the full GCE A Level. So in this session I sat for Maths and Physics. I dunno what happened but I did truly horribly. I tried to contact Edexcel regarding rechecks but have yet to get reply and from what I have heard recheck cost almost the same amount bucks as a re-sit does. So I think I should Resits. Now here lays the problems and confusions; Here is my Maths score :

6663 CORE MATHEMATICS 1 53 / 100
6664 CORE MATHEMATICS 2 44 / 100
6665 CORE MATHEMATICS 3 29 / 100
6666 CORE MATHEMATICS 4 20 / 100
6689 DECISION MATHEMATICS 1 21 / 100
6690 DECISION MATHEMATICS 2 36 / 100

Now my question is that for complete A Level you require to complete the UMS of 6 subjects to be 240-299 in total to score E. Now with my scores which unit should I attempt and is there perhaps any model answers or something like it? I dunno why I scored this less in Maths and Physics when I was very sure that I had score good atleast 75% in Physics except Physics 4 and all maths except C4 and D2.

Please Help me I am very confused as from my location hardly anyone attemps GCE and those who do sit only for AS Level Maths and other subjects like Economics, English, ICT etc.

Thanx in advance

P.S. Is writing paper in Crusive Script prohibited? Since I wrote the paper in that.
P.S.S I am also enrolled in Uni here. but want to study the applied one.

[Romeesa-Chan]

Edexcel can be so unpredictable.

Now my question is that for complete A Level you require to complete the UMS of 6 subjects to be 240-299 in total to score E.

Yes. For a full complete A level, you need to do all 6 modules again.

Now with my scores which unit should I attempt and is there perhaps any model answers or something like it?

I suggest re-sit them all.

Past papers is the key.

I haven't done A-level Math but as far as I know. . . Past Papers is the most vital thing.

P.S.S I am also enrolled in Uni here. but want to study the applied one.

If yer in Uni, then why are you doing A-levels ?

[deadlyelder]

Edexcel can be so unpredictable.

What do you mean by unpredictable?

Yes. For a full complete A level, you need to do all 6 modules again.

I suggest re-sit them all.

Past papers is the key.

I haven't done A-level Math but as far as I know. . . Past Papers is the most vital thing.

If yer in Uni, then why are you doing A-levels ?

Am going to Uni here due to pressure from relatives who do not want to see me without degree And I want A-Level cause as I also plan to apply for Germany which accepts A Level rather than my upper secondary qualification for admission.
Can you show me any sample answers anyone has written and uploaded?

Thanx for the help

[Romeesa-Chan]

What do you mean by unpredictable?

Never mind that.
I am not so happy with my grades so I am pissed at Edexcel.

Am going to Uni here due to pressure from relatives who do not want to see me without degree And I want A-Level cause as I also plan to apply for Germany which accepts A Level rather than my upper secondary qualification for admission.
Can you show me any sample answers anyone has written and uploaded?

Thanx for the help

Ah. Relatives.

Sample questions and answers ? I dunno.

Check the past papers with the mark schemes here. Examiner Reports are helpful too.

Click here for Past papers:
https://studentforums.biz/pastpapers/edexcel-june-2010-papers-biology-chemistry-physics!!!/

[deadlyelder]

Never mind that.
I am not so happy with my grades so I am pissed at Edexcel.

Ah. Relatives.

Sample questions and answers ? I dunno.

Check the past papers with the mark schemes here. Examiner Reports are helpful too.

Click here for Past papers:
https://studentforums.biz/pastpapers/edexcel-june-2010-papers-biology-chemistry-physics!!!/

And do I have to repeat all the 6 modules? or do I only need to repeat C3, C4 and D1, 2? Thanx for your help.
And what about Cursive Script?

[Romeesa-Chan]

And do I have to repeat all the 6 modules? or do I only need to repeat C3, C4 and D1, 2? Thanx for your help.
And what about Cursive Script?

If you are aiming for an A/A* then yes repeat all.

Cursive Script ? Hmmmm. Not sure but I don't think it's prohibited. As soon as yer writing is clear and coherent.

[deadlyelder]

If you are aiming for an A/A* then yes repeat all.

Cursive Script ? Hmmmm. Not sure but I don't think it's prohibited. As soon as yer writing is clear and coherent.

Am not exactly aiming A/A* perhaps B or C as Furhter Maths is of much weightage. And want  to concentrate mainly on Physics.
So which units to resit?

[Romeesa-Chan]

Am not exactly aiming A/A* perhaps B or C as Furhter Maths is of much weightage. And want  to concentrate mainly on Physics.
So which units to resit?

Hmmmmm, actually all except C1 is below the passing threshold. =/

[deadlyelder]

Hmmmmm, actually all except C1 is below the passing threshold. =/

Alright so all Maths besides C1, with question papers as best source.s
Thanx a lot for the help. And prayers that this time there is not problem with either Edexcel or me

[Romeesa-Chan]

Alright so all Maths besides C1, with question papers as best source.s
Thanx a lot for the help. And prayers that this time there is not problem with either Edexcel or me

I still recommend you doing C1 as well since all the modules all are linked somehow.

You will be revising them all so why not just give C1 exam as well.

Past Papers is yer best friend. Keep doing them. Solomon Papers are of great use as well.
Solomon Papers here.

Most welcome. My prayers with you.

[The Golden Girl =D]

Alright so all Maths besides C1, with question papers as best source.s
Thanx a lot for the help. And prayers that this time there is not problem with either Edexcel or me

I'll PM you with the Resources I have and give you some Tips inshAllah =]

But if I didn't send you a PM by tomorrow do remind me , I tend to forget  

Good Luck

For those interested  Here it is :

Resources :

My thread has many links just scroll down ;  https://studentforums.biz/revison-notes/useful-websites/

Past Papers => http://www.freeexampapers.com/past_papers.php?l=Past_Papers%2FA+Level%2FMaths%2FEdexcel/

Practice Papers => http://www.freeexampapers.com/past_papers.php?l=Past_Papers%2FA+Level%2FMaths%2FEdexcel%2FC1%2FPractice+Papers/
It's everywhere you just have to click on the Module you're going to take and scroll down and you'll find it... the one I posted is just an Example

Solomon Papers => http://www.freeexampapers.com/past_papers.php?l=Past_Papers%2FA+Level%2FMaths%2FEdexcel%2FC1%2FSolomon/

It's everywhere you just have to click on the Module you're going to take and scroll down and you'll find it... the one I posted is just an Example

Tips :

1. Study the Lesson from Notes and it would be really good if you had at least TWO resources so that you get hold of the concepts.

2. Every time you're done with a lesson make sure you solve ALL the Questions in that chapter and if you feel you're not that satisfied then do some Question from the back of the book "Exercise Review" or something ,  if you have doubts check the Solution bank in the CD which comes with the book or simply post it on SF Here to be specific -Just click HERE .

3.Once you're done with ALL the chapters in the book , I suggest you solve the Review exercise in the book as well as the Extra exercises which is in the back of the book.

4.Do as many past papers as you can because to be able to PASS math you have to do a DOZEN of Past Papers such as the Solomon Papers that Romeesa-chan mentioned as well as Practice Papers.

5.Make sure when you go to the exam , you have revised EVERYTHING including the concepts/Rules and don't Panic -it's going to look JUST like the past papers you solved with a slight difference that's all.

Good Luck

Don't forget to include me in your Prayers =D

[deadlyelder]

Thanx a lot to both you. I am very much thankful. I am starting immediately.

[Romeesa-Chan]

Thanx a lot to both you. I am very much thankful. I am starting immediately.

Let us know if you need any further help. Do your best!
Good luck!

[The Golden Girl =D]

Let us know if you need any further help. Do your best!
Good luck!

Seconded

Good Luck