Will grade boundaries be lower in 2021 GCSE?

In general, students in 2021 will have as much chance of getting a grade A or a grade 4 as they did in 2020. It will, though, need to be balanced by careful consideration of the acceptability of grade boundary positions in 2021, to avoid damaging public confidence in the credibility of grades.

What are the grade boundaries for GCSE 2021?

Why aren’t there grade boundaries for the 2021 GCSEs? Simply put, there aren’t any grade boundaries this year because there haven’t been any exams. Grade boundaries are established by boards after A-level and GCSE exams have been sat, based on how students across the nation performed in the papers.

What percentage do you need to get a 9 in GCSE maths?

Grade 9 candidates needed to get 77\% of the paper correct. While in French, for the same exam board, a pass was a score of 30\% and a grade 9 was 81\%.

Will 2021 grade boundaries be low?

A level grade boundaries will not necessarily be lower in 2021. Grades are teacher assessed in 2021 which means that there are no national set grade boundaries and teachers will award grades at their discretion as per the guidelines mentioned earlier.

What is the GCSE 9-1 grading system?

The GCSE 9-1 grading system has now been about for a few years but for students or parents who are new to this then this short explanation may help. GCSE’s are now graded 9-1 with 9 effectively being a grade above the old A*. A level 4 is now considered as a low C grade and a 5 a high C grade, or low B grade.

How do I Find my GCSE grade boundaries?

GCSE grade boundaries for the 9-1 courses in maths, English and science can be accessed via this dedicated page. All three major exam boards, AQA, OCR and Edexcel are covered. Find the grade you would have obtained by finding your paper from those listed below.

What are the 9-1 grades and what do they mean?

What are the new grades? The 9-1 grading scheme was brought in alongside a new GCSE curriculum in England. The highest grade is 9, while 1 is the lowest, not including a U (ungraded). Three number grades – 9, 8 and 7 – correspond to the old-style top grades of A* and A – this is designed to give more differentiation at the top end.

What is a grade boundary for a level?

A grade boundary is the minimum mark at which a numbered grade (between 9 and 1) can be achieved. For example, if the grade boundary for a Grade 6 is 70 marks, then 70 is the minimum mark at which a Grade 6 can be achieved. A mark of 69 would therefore be a Grade 5.