How many marks to get A1 for A Maths / E Maths for O Levels?
The official answer is not released by Cambridge / MOE, but it is definitely not 75 as the papers are subject to the bell curve (using normal distribution).
According to popular forum Hardwarezone:
Hello! Was wondering how much marks do I have to get in order to get A1… Many have been saying you need to get 90%. Is it really 90% for both Maths?
Cambridge has never revealed its score. Was wondering what you hve heard from your teachers or from other reliable sources. Thank you!
Appreciate it very much.
Ans by a forummer: 90 marks for emaths. 80+ for amaths
Now, getting 90 marks for E Maths is no mean feat. But it is possible with practice and the right coaching!
Getting 80+ for A Maths is no joke either. If you have taken A Maths before you know how difficult it is, and usually for any test in school more than half the class will fail.
We must approach the O Levels with the right positive mindset:
1) It is always possible to improve. No matter how weak the student is in Maths, it is always possible to improve. The key thing is to:
2) Start revision and practice early. The earlier you start revision and practicing Maths, the more chance of improvement you have!
3) Learn to love math and appreciate its beauty, or at least try your best not to hate math. Since Math is pretty much compulsory till JC, why not try to like it? Adopt a positive mindset and you will be able to study for longer hours for Maths, which will translate to a better score in the end.
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