Is a grade C in GCSE a pass?
Pupils previously needed a C grade in order to pass a GCSE exam. The new grading scheme has two pass marks – a standard pass is 4 and a strong pass is 5. This means that students who get 4s across all modules will pass their exams.
What is a grade C in GCSE?
Grade 8 is the equivalent of in between grades A* and A. Grade 7 is the equivalent of a grade A. Grade 6 is the equivalent of just above a grade B. Grade 5 is the equivalent of in between grades B and C. Grade 4 is the equivalent of a grade C.
What is C * GCSE?
Exams bodies in England replaced A*-G with 9-1 – with 9 being the highest. The north’s CCEA board was, therefore, asked to create a new grade to “align with the level of achievement consistent with grade 5 on the English 9-1 scale”. This led to the creation of the C*, which will sit between the traditional B and C.
How many marks is GCSE grade C?
If a paper is allocated 120 uniform marks, the range of marks allocated to grade B is 84 to 95 (70% to 79% of 120); for grade C, 72 to 83 (60% to 69% of 120).
What is a good GCSE grade?
By 2019, all GCSEs will be graded using the new system. What are the new grades? The new GCSEs will be graded 9–1, rather than A*–G, with grade 5 considered a good pass and grade 9 being the highest and set above the current A*. The government’s definition of a ‘good pass’ will be set at grade 5 for reformed GCSEs.
Is C grade good or bad?
A C stands for satisfactory. It’s below “good” but above “bad” because it is a decent pass. By standard college grading scales, an A is excellent, a B is good, and a C is satisfactory.
Is a 4 a pass?
The Government has said that grade 4 is a ‘standard pass’. Grade 5 is a ‘strong pass’ and equivalent to a high C and low B on the old grading system. Grade 4 remains the level that students must achieve without needing to resit English and Maths post-16.
Is AC good in GCSE?
Grades B and C (or a 4 to 6) at GCSE are suggestive of Cs and Ds at A-level – which won’t be enough to get into some universities. The more competitive the university and course, the higher the number of high-achieving students with top GCSE marks applying.
What does M2 mean in GCSE results?
Merit Level 2
Your result will be either a number i.e. 8 or a letter and number i.e. M2 (which means Merit Level 2).
What is a Grade C/B revision booklet?
A grade C/B revision booklet that can be use as homework, independent learning or for 1-2-1 exercise. Just print and distribute to your year 11 and 10 students. Answer sheet is available but it is hand written. Report this resource to let us know if it violates our terms and conditions.
What does the new GCSE grade scale mean for year 11s?
If you have children in year 11 taking GCSEs this year, many of their results will be reported on the new grade scale which runs from 9 (the highest grade) to 1 (the lowest grade). Here’s a brief guide to what that means.
When do the new GCSE grades come into effect?
The reform has been phased over a number of years and it will take until summer 2020 for all reformed GCSE subjects to move to the new grade scale. However, most of the subjects will be graded from 9 to 1 this summer:
Will my child be disadvantaged by the new GCSE exams?
We have been clear to employers, universities and others that if they previously set entry requirements of at least a grade C, then the equivalent now would be to require at least grade 4. Will my child be disadvantaged taking these new exams? In short, no.