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Qualification => Subject Doubts => GCE O - Level => Math => Topic started by: sour asad on May 23, 2011, 11:09:57 am

Title: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: sour asad on May 23, 2011, 11:09:57 am
is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels? IS THERE ANY WAY TO DROP MATHEMATICS?
pLEASE HELP!!
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: elemis on May 23, 2011, 01:39:14 pm
is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels? IS THERE ANY WAY TO DROP MATHEMATICS?
pLEASE HELP!!

No, it isnt mandatory to undertake any subject though your school may have different rules.

Dropping maths closes many doors to you...
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: Aadeez || Zafar on May 23, 2011, 01:52:35 pm
i dnt think soo

but many do take it
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: Aadeez || Zafar on May 23, 2011, 01:52:58 pm
it would be the subject with highest candidates
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: Arthur Bon Zavi on May 23, 2011, 03:22:46 pm
it would be the subject with highest candidates

That is in IGCSE.
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: The Golden Girl =D on May 23, 2011, 05:17:24 pm
I say it's a Bad idea .
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: Aadeez || Zafar on May 24, 2011, 07:24:07 am
is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels? IS THERE ANY WAY TO DROP MATHEMATICS?
pLEASE HELP!!
only do if u want to go in commerce/arts linee

if u want to science dont do it
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: b.morales99 on August 24, 2011, 06:49:44 am
You don't need to be a genius to pass Math, try it first. If you will drop Math you are narrowing your other chances and options. Try it first then if you really find it hard that's the time to call it quits. Best of luck!
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: Chingoo on August 24, 2011, 05:18:09 pm
only do if u want to go in commerce/arts linee

if u want to science dont do it

That is a very wrong judgment. Mathematics is integral if you're going for engineering. Even if someone is going for Biology/Chemistry/Physics, Mathematics at this stage is a minimum.

Usually Math is compulsory in O-Levels, when speaking of most countries' regulations. Your education would not be considered adequate by most universities, private or not, if you do not take O-Level Math as it is an essential subject. Because O-Levels is going to be very useful in terms of forming the base for all your future studies and exams. Basic Math is infinitely important in almost any field of study, be it commerce, economics, computers, ICT, engineering, medicine, art and design. And basic Math is basically O-Level Math, so only someone who has no interest in a strong career would skip it. You can leave it when it comes to A-Levels, though I would still recommend you take it because it's a great aide in entry tests, but it's not incumbent. But my humble advice is that you definitely take O-Level Math. You might not like Math and may find it difficult, but that is all the more reason to study it! If you're scared of Math, take up medical subjects or art so that it has minimal involvement, but it will be involved no matter what subject combination you have, so don't leave this out.
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: ~cornelia~ on August 24, 2011, 09:00:47 pm
its really compulsary!!
many universities wont accept you if you dont take maths!
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on August 25, 2011, 12:20:50 pm
true also for gcse
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: ~cornelia~ on August 25, 2011, 05:14:34 pm
You don't need to be a genius to pass Math, try it first. If you will drop Math you are narrowing your other chances and options. Try it first then if you really find it hard that's the time to call it quits. Best of luck!
thats true!
i sucked at maths too and it was compulsory for me...but when i gave it a try and worked hard, it became easier!
so try practicing it first! ;D
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: xamiya on September 03, 2011, 07:17:36 am
It is compulsory :)
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: astarmathsandphysics on September 04, 2011, 06:47:29 pm
Some universities accept gcse which is easier.
Title: Re: is Mathematics compulsory in O'levels?
Post by: Saladin on August 25, 2012, 03:16:48 pm
Yes it is.