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Jun 13, 2018 · Lots of students get confused about their combined science grades because they look different to the rest of their GCSEs. We get quite a few questions about how these unique grades work on The Student Room, so we've put together a quick guide to help you understand them.
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Yes, a grade 7 is a very good GCSE grade! A grade 7 is well above average, equivalent to a high A under the old grading system. It indicates strong exam performance, plenty of dedication and a firm grasp of your subject matter. Across England, only 20.7% of GCSE grades were at grade 7 or above.
How the 9 to 1 grading scale is applied to GCSE Combined Science. Students who take GCSE Combined Science study all three sciences and will cover roughly two thirds of the content of the separate GCSEs in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
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Our GCSE Science papers have been carefully designed to engage students so that they can show what they can do. The papers are deliberately flexible in terms of the mixture of question types and number of marks within each topic.
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Each single science will be worth one GCSE grade. Combined science will be an award worth 2 GCSEs. Students taking separate science GCSEs will get a grade from 9 to 1 for each...
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Feb 22, 2024 · What are GCSE grades? In England, examiners now mark GCSEs with a numerical grading system from 1 to 9. 9 is the highest pass for exceptional students, whilst 1 is the lowest grade a student can earn. If a student fails to achieve a grade they will receive a U, which stands for ungraded.
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Aug 6, 2021 · The 1-9 grading scale makes it clear to everyone that students have studied the new GCSEs. It also has higher grades compared to the old A* to G grades, to give sixth forms, colleges,...