GCSE Art so much homework

daisiegg

Lunar_Eclipse wrote: »

Finally, whilst I don't want to be negative, I can't help but wonder if Medicine is realistic. It is incredibly competitive and you need the best grades. If she is already "really struggling" with Chemistry at the beginning of Y10, will she be able to get an A/A* at A level?

I was thinking the exact same thing but did not want to sound mean glad someone else said it!

Lunar_Eclipse

TopQuark wrote: »

Medical school won't care if she got an E in GCSE art or not.

I think they will.

Isn't it straight A/A* at GCSE for Med school? So perhaps a B in an irrelevant subject, but not an E.

itcanbedone_2

Lunar_Eclipse wrote: »

You don't need Physics A level, but Chemistry is critical. I hear Maths is currently very desirable at A level for Medicine; I think I heard two out of Chemistry, Biology & Maths was the latest recommendation.

OP: There has been some excellent advice on this thread re: Art which will hopefully help your daughter. I'd also like to add that it's early days, so perhaps she will find her groove a bit more by the New Year.

Finally, whilst I don't want to be negative, I can't help but wonder if Medicine is realistic. It is incredibly competitive and you need the best grades. If she is already "really struggling" with Chemistry at the beginning of Y10, will she be able to get an A/A* at A level?

yes good question, I'm hoping its a hiccup as her chemistry has only been a struggle the last few weeks, but that's why we're keeping a close eye on it. she's on target for A/A* in Maths, physics, biology (at the moment, long way to go). A levels would be Maths, chemistry and biology. to be honest though if she does struggle she's under no pressure from anyone to do medicine, but I know she would still be interested in sciences. I really don't want her to stress, life's too,short, but she's the complete opposite to what I was, I didn't do any homework at school and had a wake up call at 18!!!!

TopQuark

Thanks for correcting me Lunar Eclipse. I've never been to med school so I was just assuming. I do have a PhD in chemistry though so I know the subject well and I'd agree that if your daughter is finding it difficult now, is it realistic to aspire to a career that requires it, at least for entry?

I wouldn't have minded being a supermodel, but at 5'3 that was never going to happen!!! (Not saying her plan is as unattainable as this btw!)

Lunar_Eclipse

daisiegg wrote: »

I was thinking the exact same thing but did not want to sound mean glad someone else said it!

Oh I didn't want to sound mean. I tried my best to be diplomatic; I just think that sometimes people honestly don't know what's required to get in. I only (sort of) know because I have a daughter in Y9 that wants to do Medicine and I'm concerned that she might be borderline A*/A in one subject at GCSE (but very able at Maths & Science.)

I think most Med school pupils are straight A* at GCSE and a minimum of 2A, 1A* at A level.:o

itcanbedone_2

daisiegg wrote: »

I was thinking the exact same thing but did not want to sound mean glad someone else said it!

I'm realistic, don't worry she'll probably end up being a ballerina lol x

Lunar_Eclipse

TopQuark wrote: »

Thanks for correcting me Lunar Eclipse. I've never been to med school so I was just assuming. I do have a PhD in chemistry though so I know the subject well and I'd agree that if your daughter is finding it difficult now, is it realistic to aspire to a career that requires it, at least for entry?

I did Chemistry too ... and then a career in business outside of the Sciences!

Lunar_Eclipse

itcanbedone wrote: »

I'm realistic, don't worry she'll probably end up being a ballerina lol x

Well I wish her all the very best. You sound like an excellent support.

Fingers crossed for her Chemistry. I had a wobble too, albeit at a more critical time (A level!) After a wake up call following a failed exam, I had 6 lessons with a different Chemistry teacher who basically turned the light on inside my head. I just suddenly got it through completely different teaching and went from a U to an A in that timeframe. It went from frustratingly difficult to very straightforward; I wouldn't believe it was possible if I hadn't experienced it. So if she's struggling, consider trying a different text/revision book or online tools etc. Also, does she have a friend who might be able to explain things in a way she understands?

(I also know I'm going to face this exact same scenario with DD2 re: Art.)

itcanbedone_2

Lunar_Eclipse wrote: »

Well I wish her all the very best. You sound like an excellent support.

Fingers crossed for her Chemistry. I had a wobble too, albeit at a more critical time (A level!) After a wake up call following a failed exam, I had 6 lessons with a different Chemistry teacher who basically turned the light on inside my head. I just suddenly got it through completely different teaching and went from a U to an A in that timeframe. It went from frustratingly difficult to very straightforward; I wouldn't believe it was possible if I hadn't experienced it. So if she's struggling, consider trying a different text/revision book or online tools etc. Also, does she have a friend who might be able to explain things in a way she understands?

(I also know I'm going to face this exact same scenario with DD2 re: Art.)

Yes, she has a friend who wants to be ... I think it's a food scientist ... who finds chemistry a lot easier than biology so they help,each other.

one thing she needs to do more of is question and say when she doesn't understand something in class. Her chemistry teacher is an absolute genius and I've told her to get all that information out of his head :rotfl:

pinkshoes

My school report said I was "not a natural chemist", but I now teach it at KS3!! I stick to physics above that though!

My Y7 tutor group are always moaning about how long their art homework takes!

I opted for Music at GCSE, as if you play an instrument, preferably two, then it is the EASIEST GCSE!