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Repeating Just Maths?

  • 20-08-2016 1:46am
    #1
    peterman55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Is this possible as I failed my Hl Maths paper and otherwise got points for my course. Can I just repeat Maths. And if so do I have to actually attend school or can the school just broker me a place in the LC. I don't really want to repeat by going to school as I have a full time job and a very very good maths tutor who used to be a teacher who doesn't charge me much, in fact it would be cheaper to get the grinds three times a week.

    Thanks

    Peter


Comments

  • #2
    evolving_doors
    Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    Why do you want to repeat maths if you got the course?


  • #3
    everesteduc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 90 ✭✭everesteduc


    You can repeat maths as an external student. No need to go to school. The application form will be on www.examinations.ie around Christmas. Cost will be about €110. You can ask a school to allow you to sit the exam in their centre or simply select one of the specialised exam centres listed on the form.


  • #4
    2016penny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭2016penny


    In the same boat as Original poster.. got more points than needed but failed HL maths so won't get the course as don't meet minimum requirements 😑😑.
    Also planning to repeat maths only but can you do ordinary level when repeating or must I stick to higher level...


  • #5
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,316 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    2016penny wrote: »
    In the same boat as Original poster.. got more points than needed but failed HL maths so won't get the course as don't meet minimum requirements 😑😑.
    Also planning to repeat maths only but can you do ordinary level when repeating or must I stick to higher level...

    You can do any level you want.


  • #6
    2016penny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭2016penny


    Gebgbegb wrote: »
    Why do you want to repeat maths if you got the course?

    Lots of courses -science, engineering , computing - need a pass in maths as part of the minimum entry requirements... also most universities need you to have passed maths regardless of points scored...
    An E grade in HL paper is useless in these cases but a C3 in OL would be enough to get the course.... very unfair..


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  • #7
    WorthlessPeon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 159 ✭✭WorthlessPeon


    Will your E grade not be counted as a pass next year seeing as 30% will be considered a pass in 2017?


  • #8
    2016penny
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭2016penny


    WorthlessPeon wrote: »
    Will your E grade not be counted as a pass next year seeing as 30% will be considered a pass in 2017?

    I'm not sure, are the 3 level institutions changing the admissions policy?
    Going to get the papers rechecked, hope to scratch up to a D, never failed a maths exam before. Shocked tbh


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