Gcse maths please help?

Question

IM going back to college in September, but i need to retake GCSE maths. Because of my very server learning difficulties and Dyslexia i found maths gcse very difficult and got a Grade G . Is there any point in re taking it, i re took English and got a grade C, but maths is my major weakness. I was on GCSE maths this year but dropped out because of it being too difficult and the teacher being very un supportive, also lack of self believe. My maths tutor said if i put in the effort i could pass, so should i re take, but i need to pass this time because im one year away from university. Maths is such a highly important qualification to have in todays society, it will mean a lot because i have done so well achieving the following city and guilds foundation level 1 and level 2, btec first diploma and btec national certificate in sport science and now possibility of going to university. My parents say im an inspiration and most would have left and gone to work,.

Answer 1

I think you should seriously consider keeping going. Obviously maths is a tough, tough topic to do but once you have it, not only will it demonstrate you have decent skills but that you have determination. In GCSE courses at college, the classes are smaller and more targeted on getting the best grades. Do you just find all aspects of maths difficult? I think you should make sure your coursework is as good as possible because that can pick up your grades from there. You should def. go the university and if you keep trying with maths and your parents are behind you 100% then you WILL get there. On top of that, keep going with your tutor and try lots of exam papers because the more you understand harder questions the more confident you get. Start these papers early in the year, so you can visually see how you are getting better :)

This is pretty inspiring :)

Elli

Answer 2

Good for you.

Don't lose heart now...look at what you HAVE achieved, and think how amazing you'll feel when you can add a Maths GCSE to that list!

'Is there any point taking it'?  Of course there is - if only to prove to YOURSELF that you CAN do it!  You've got the rest of your life to work, so just you keep at it, and get this challenge whipped, and securely under your belt...that in it's self will bolster your self belief immeasurably!

Good luck ♥