It is fair to say that this year’s A Level results day is like no other and that students’ results may not reflect the hard work they have put in or their true ability.
It may seem as though your two years of sheer hard work have been wasted – but they haven’t. No one can have studied a subject in depth for two years without having gained some knowledge. You know far more than you realise and the knowledge you already have will be the basis of achieving greater things if you decide to sit your A Level in October 2020.
Once you feel able, think carefully and note down any areas of the course you found most difficult as it is likely to be these are as you will have struggled with in the exam. Refer to any course work you have and any feedback from your teachers. Note general study skills that you struggle with, such as organisation, essay structure remembering quotations, exam timing. Then, jot down any specific parts of the A Level exam paper which were difficult too.
If you choose to retake your A Level and not return to school, then taking a detailed look at your paper/s in question and comparing them with the Mark Scheme and Examiners Report can be a very useful exercise. An experienced tutor can really help here by going over the paper with you, identifying the areas of focus and putting together a plan of action.
Once you have outlined these areas the challenge is to start to work on them. It is sensible to focus on one area at a time as this will enable you to focus more clearly and not feel overwhelmed at the amount of study you need to do. An experinced tutor can give you one to one support and give your confidence a much-needed boost. Remember, you haven’t failed, be patient with yourself and give it another try – you’re sure to exceed your own expectations.
Tom H
Primary Qualification:
BA 2:1 Media and English Literature - Brighton
Subjects:
English, ESOL, EFL, Functional Skills View More
Profile:
Tom is a creative writing master’s graduate who has supported students in English language, literature and creative writing as well as ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and EFL (English as a Foreign Language). He is able to tutor these subjects from primary Key Stage 1 up to adult learners, including preparing students for the English 11+, and is extremely passionate about being able to make a difference to a student’s education through one-to-one tuition.
Jem W
Primary Qualification:
BSc Management Sciences (Marketing) - Lancaster
Subjects:
Business Studies, Economics View More
Profile:
Jem has 24 years’ teaching experience over a variety of ability levels in the 16 to 21 age range at A level and on higher education courses. He has taught at a respected FE college since 1993, so he understands the importance of perfecting subject knowledge and exam skills.
Richard H
Primary Qualification:
BA 1st English Language and Literature - OU
Subjects:
English, ESOL, EFL, Functional Skills View More
Profile:
After a successful career travelling the world as a professional musician, Richard is now a tutor of English and ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages) with experience of tutoring English GCSE and iGCSE. He possesses excellent knowledge of the English 11+ entrance exam and as a skilled guitar player, can teach others looking to define and improve their skill with the instrument.
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