Many year 9 students and their parents are
currently mulling over GCSE choices. Making the right decisions is important.
Increasingly, GCSE results are used as a measure for accepting pupils onto A
level or IB courses. It is not uncommon for schools to require at least a B
grade at GCSE in any subject which a pupil would like to study in the sixth
form. Increasingly, employers and universities are looking at GCSE grades, in
addition to sixth form predicted grades, so choosing the right ones is
important. Here are a few tips to bear in mind to help with this process.
Review your child’s past exam results and reports.
When making choices, two things are important. As well as identifying talents
in certain areas, enjoyment of the subject is critical, as this will lead to a
more enthusiastic approach to study.
Reviewing past results in each subject is a good indicator
for potential success for your child. Your school will probably have
specialisms in particular curriculum areas. This is often linked to the quality
of teaching in a well-resourced environment, as well as teachers with the
personality and passion to inspire enthusiasm for their subject.
Core subjects of Sciences, Maths and English are
compulsory. Dual award or triple award science is an important decision to
reflect on, especially if your child has ambitions to pursue a career in
Medicine or Engineering for example.
Breadth is important. For most, a mixture of
creative and academic subjects will develop a whole range of important life
skills. However, if your child has ambitious aims for further education, choosing
a humanity and an additional language, as well as one creative or practical subject
should work well.
Attaining at least 7 A* grades in what are widely
considered to be more academic subjects, in one sitting, will be an important factor
for those aspiring to top universities.
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