Difference between revisions of "A-Level"

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'''A'''dvanced Level '''2''' or A2 studied in upper sixth - usally a continuation of your AS subjects.   
 
'''A'''dvanced Level '''2''' or A2 studied in upper sixth - usally a continuation of your AS subjects.   
  
They are graded on a scale of A* to E like [[GCSE]]s with a U for Unrecognised. According to several teachers no one understood the A* grade in the 2009 - 2010 when it was introduced so it caused a mess with university applications.
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They are graded on a scale of A* to E like [[GCSE]]s with a U for Unrecognised. According to several teachers no one understood the A* grade in the 2009 - 2010 when it was introduced so it caused a mess with University applications.
  
 
You usually study 4 subjects you want to do at AS level but drop one so only 3 are studied for the full two years. Along the way a [[Critical Thinking]] AS and [[General Studies]] A-Level are forced upon you.  
 
You usually study 4 subjects you want to do at AS level but drop one so only 3 are studied for the full two years. Along the way a [[Critical Thinking]] AS and [[General Studies]] A-Level are forced upon you.  
  
 
These exams are often said to be getting easier by people who have never sat them.
 
These exams are often said to be getting easier by people who have never sat them.

Revision as of 20:53, 14 October 2010

The Advanced Level General Certificate of Education it is now compulsory for intake 2008 and lower years (unless you go to a college). It is split into 2 levels.

Advanced Subsidary Level or AS Level studied in Lower Sixth.

Advanced Level 2 or A2 studied in upper sixth - usally a continuation of your AS subjects.

They are graded on a scale of A* to E like GCSEs with a U for Unrecognised. According to several teachers no one understood the A* grade in the 2009 - 2010 when it was introduced so it caused a mess with University applications.

You usually study 4 subjects you want to do at AS level but drop one so only 3 are studied for the full two years. Along the way a Critical Thinking AS and General Studies A-Level are forced upon you.

These exams are often said to be getting easier by people who have never sat them.