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Edexcel Award in Algebra Level 2/3 meaning/value?

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porcupine1001 · 14/09/2013 21:35

hi I have a dc who is taking this course
Does anybody know what it is?
I don't think it is a GSCE or a BTEC or an A'level?
And is it worth doing?
tia

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circular · 14/09/2013 22:07

There is something listed on the UCAS tariff points for Free Standing a mathematics Qialifications, including working with algebra.
Worth between 7 and 20 UCAS points - Could this be it?

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hellsbells99 · 15/09/2013 21:43

It was a new qualification this year I think. My DD did this in June - L3. I believe it is supposed to be AS standard and covers part of C1. Pass mark was 60% and only 15% passed it. It is considered good prep for AS level. HTH.

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porcupine1001 · 15/09/2013 21:48

hi
had a quick look, I couldn't find that
I will try and ask school/UCAS tomorrow

I do not understand why there is a need for so many different examination boards
and why there is a need to introduce so many new qualifications

thanks vm

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hellsbells99 · 15/09/2013 23:25

My DD did it as a bridging course in yr 11 after taking gcse in yr 10 and starting AS in yr 12. She enjoyed it and it is helping massively with the AS work.

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porcupine1001 · 16/09/2013 00:47

thanks may have to take back some of my words

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hellsbells99 · 16/09/2013 06:35

Hi op. Is your dc taking it in similar situation? If so, it will help. If they are taking it instead of a gcse or AS level then I would question it.

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porcupine1001 · 16/09/2013 10:58

hi
I don't think they do AS levels at the school
dc is doing it in addition to GCSE
and I had a look at the Edexcel website and it states that it is worth 7 UCAS tariff points
thanks

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