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Foundation Level Maths

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  • 27-09-2008 5:43pm
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    ilcaptiano
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    Just a quick question...

    I did foundation level Maths for the junior cert after doing higher level for 2 and a half years. Basically I just don't get maths at all. I'm not bad in school and do a lot of higher level subjects but I just don't understand maths.

    I'm just wondering if I did foundation level maths for the leaving cert would this hold me back a lot?

    The other alternative is to get grinds and try and scrape a pass in ordinary level but I'm not sure if I could even manage that.

    Thanks


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    Fad
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    ilcaptiano wrote: »

    I'm just wondering if I did foundation level maths for the leaving cert would this hold me back a lot?
    Short answer=Yes definitly.

    Most colleges look for at least a D3 in OL at the very least.


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    Karoma
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    ilcaptiano wrote: »
    I'm just wondering if I did foundation level maths for the leaving cert would this hold me back a lot?

    It depends. Do you want to do a third level course? What job/career do you want? An Ordinary level pass would, in most cases, be strongly advisable.
    I'd personally recommend grinds and a bit more effort. You'll end up with more options even if it's just a scraped pass.


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    ilcaptiano
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    Karoma wrote: »
    It depends. Do you want to do a third level course? What job/career do you want? An Ordinary level pass would, in most cases, be strongly advisable.
    I'd personally recommend grinds and a bit more effort. You'll end up with more options even if it's just a scraped pass.

    I was hopping for journalism as English is my best subject and I really enjoy it. If not that then probably sports management .


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    mikemac
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    Seriously, if you plan to go to 3rd level you need OL maths at a minimum.
    Foundation maths just isn't considered good enough at that level.

    Off the top of the head, I know DCU run a well respected course and they require:
    Grade D3 in Four Ordinary or Higher level subjects including Mathematics
    http://www.dcu.ie/prospective/deginfo.php?classname=JR&degree_description=B.A.+in+Journalism+%28Bachelor+Honours+Degree%29

    For journalism you need work experience too. Go talk to your local paper if you haven't done this already, good luck!
    Oh, and local radio has many opportunities too


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    K4t
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    I can't understand how you can't even manage ordinary level? If you are coping alright with your higher level subjects, I see no reason why you wouldn't be able to pass ordinary level. Get a few grinds and work hard. You'll be grand. :)


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    timmywex
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    A foundation subject really doesnt look great on a cv either, best advice would be to try get grinds or put more work into it


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    KnifeWRENCH
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    Definitely do OL. A D3 minimum at pass really should not be that hard to achieve if you put in enough effort.
    Grinds may be helpful also.


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    Piste
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    If you managed 2 1/2 years of Honours maths at JC level, Pass maths at LC level should be doable, you might just need a few grinds to cover the basics.


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    ilcaptiano
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    Cheers for all the advice.

    I think I would really need to start at the basics again, would this be unusual to a grinds teacher?

    Anyone know a good/person place for grinds? I live in meath but somewhere/someone in town would be alright.


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    Piste
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    Check the grinds thread that is stickied at the top of the forum and you might find someone suitable. I'd say grinds teachers come across all sorts, from people wanting a little push to get them to an A1 standard, to people in desperate need of a pass, so don't worry about that!


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