GCSE results

[XJ-0461]

Does anyone who is doing or have done they're GCSEs that find it wierd how teachers view a grade below an A like you just killed a puppy? I got a B in my actual Maths exam (i took it early, not my choice btw), and my teacher acted like I was a retard. I mean, it's a pass, and when the fuck am I ever gonna need quadratic equations in real life?

sorry for the rant.

 

[Xelt]

I got an A in my first maths exam, (we do it modularly)
And an A in my first part of Science Core exam (im doing seperate sceinces)

 

[Drachknouir]

LOL I would have been very proud if I would have gotten a B in school. I was lucky to get a C.
but I got one of the highest scores on the asvab and had my choice of any job the army had.
also one of my teachers gave me a Q one time.

 

[sirdanrhodes]

I am expected to get all C's, and my one exam so far, my geography DME was a C.

 

[Galletea]

I only got one A at GCSE, in art. I think it depends on what the teacher was expecting from you. If you've shown a high level of understanding, your teacher will be disappointed when you don't get the grade. My music teacher was disappointed with my B where my English teacher was delighted with a B.

 

[XJ-0461]

Considering that they seem to drill you in doing exams non-stop, I wouldn't be surprised if you don't have enough time to learn how to do anything with all of the bloody tests you take. What happened to critical thinking?

that's a good point. In the exams they ask you to answer the question, but it's never said how it could help you or be put to everyday use.

 

[Ranooth]

A B!?
DROP AND GIVE ME 50 YOU WORTHLESS GIT!!!!

Welcome to pressure, my Physics teacher thinks i can achieve a B at A-level yet at the moment im failing quite badly, im scared about what bladed objects he has in his draw.

 

[RAWKSTAR]

I had many teachers having ago at me for getting B's and C's in my Mocks... But in the real exams I had all A's.... Sometimes pressure brings out the best in you.

 

[Sir Ollie]

Well in our old school our teachers always put our grades a few levels lower to try and make us work harder, it really worked on some people who cared though.

 

[rossatdi]

Back in my day (2000AD) GCSEs hadn't been completely devalued. I still resent the one B I got for German.

Maths & History A*
Geography, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, English Lit, English Lang A
German B Fuck you Deutschland

EDIT FOR CLARITY: I don't hate Germany. I hate my GCSE German teacher, the fact that English school kids get poor language support and my naturally 'stupid ears' that can't hear anything not pronounced in a NW London accent.

 

[TheGreenManalishi]

It depends on your targets and wgat theythink you're capable of.

I get nothing but silent dissapointment from my teachers.

 

[Rolling Thunder]

Probably because they want you to succede. Believe me, your life would be a lot harder if they didn't want you to. Mind you, my GCSEs were mediocre, as were my AS levels. My A-Levels, however...2 As, a C and a D. And this was the Cambridge International A Level, so there was no coursework.

 

[Baonec]

I'm one of those idiots people say "If only he applied himself he'd be an A grade student" but I'm lazy and happy in the knowledge I could have done better if only I cared.

 

[Danny Ocean]

I'm one of those idiots people say "If only he applied himself he'd be an A grade student" but I'm lazy and happy in the knowledge I could have done better if only I cared.

Ditto. My parents and teachers can't stand me.

 

[opiwankenobi]

German B Fuck you Deutschland

We like you too
But to be honest, i can understand you. German grammar is a real pain.

 

[Mr. Squirrel]

I'm one of those idiots people say "If only he applied himself he'd be an A grade student" but I'm lazy and happy in the knowledge I could have done better if only I cared.

Same here, my teacher Ancient Languages even said that if I tried I would be about the smartest kid in the whole school. Unfortunately I am really indifferent about school and can't be arsed to do even a bit of homework except for studying sometimes.

 

[Laughing Man]

Who cares, GSCEs are worthless in the real world? They serve one purpose and one purpose only and that's to determine weather you get to do Highers or A Levels. I did no study whatsoever for my GSCEs, sorry Standard Grades, as I knew fine well all I needed was to get a B or even a C to be allowed to then go on and do the Highers. Hell I even did a Higher in a subject I didn't even do as a GCSE.

 

[Sebenko]

What happened to critical thinking?

Hell yeah! I'll modus pwnens you! Kant touch this!

Enough of that. Yeah, I totally lucked out on my GCSEs (They said do the backwards caveman english exam, but I was all no way, and I got a B, so I showed them)

And recently, I had some experience with the new A-levels (took up a new A-level on the new syllabus this year, since I couldn't do it last year) and got a B there, despite missing at least 60% of the lessons, turning up to the exam late and doing no revision.

No idea if they were getting easier before, but this last year seems to be a definite one.

P.S. A-level maths, that's where quadratic equations are needed.

 

[Baonec]

I'm one of those idiots people say "If only he applied himself he'd be an A grade student" but I'm lazy and happy in the knowledge I could have done better if only I cared.

Same here, my teacher Ancient Languages even said that if I tried I would be about the smartest kid in the whole school. Unfortunately I am really indifferent about school and can't be arsed to do even a bit of homework except for studying sometimes.

Same with me didn't do any homework in the last 2 years of school and did little work in classes still managed to pass all the courses I took.

 

[rossatdi]

German B Fuck you Deutschland

We like you too
But to be honest, i can understand you. German grammar is a real pain.

I should clarify. I actually quite like the Germans I've met. Very friendly one and all.

However, as a product of the English education system and not naturally skilled at languages or music, being forced to learn a language I didn't want to and didn't prove good at, left a bad taste in my mouth.

I'd quite like to visit the Rhineland and Berlin. I like sausages and beer!