We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

GCSE Art so much homework

Options
1356

Comments

  • daisiegg
    daisiegg Posts: 5,395 Forumite

    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!
  • 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.
  • 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
    TopQuark Posts: 451 Forumite
    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!)
    Remember Occam's Razor - the simplest explanation is usually the right one. :)

    32 and mortgage-free :D
  • 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
  • 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 :D she'll probably end up being a ballerina lol x
  • 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!
  • I'm realistic, don't worry :D 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.)
  • 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
    pinkshoes Posts: 20,534 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    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!
    Should've = Should HAVE (not 'of')
    Would've = Would HAVE (not 'of')

    No, I am not perfect, but yes I do judge people on their use of basic English language. If you didn't know the above, then learn it! (If English is your second language, then you are forgiven!)
This discussion has been closed.
Meet your Ambassadors

🚀 Getting Started

Hi new member!

Our Getting Started Guide will help you get the most out of the Forum

Categories

  • All Categories
  • 350.9K Banking & Borrowing
  • 253.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
  • 453.5K Spending & Discounts
  • 243.9K Work, Benefits & Business
  • 598.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
  • 176.9K Life & Family
  • 257.2K Travel & Transport
  • 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
  • 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
  • 37.6K Read-Only Boards

Is this how you want to be seen?

We see you are using a default avatar. It takes only a few seconds to pick a picture.