You may be studying a BTEC, considering whether or not to study one or you may even just be interested. Whichever of these categories you fall in to, it can be hard to really understand the grades that are given to students when they study any BTEC course. This is because it is quite different to …
What is the Average GCSE Grade in the UK?
Every student in the UK has to sit GCSEs, which means at the end of exams, every student will receive a unique set of grades. Students who’ve already sat their GCSEs will know the feeling of comparing all your grades to your friends, because naturally, …
What is a School Prefect and What Do They Do?
Almost every school in the UK offers students the opportunity to become a prefect. However, what really is a school prefect, and what do they do? This article will answer all your questions surrounding this topic. A simple definition of a school prefect is as follows: a …
How Many Marks is it to Pass GCSE Maths?
Everybody knows how important it is to pass GCSE Maths. Most jobs require you to have passed this subject in order for you to be employed. In fact, it is compulsory to keep taking GCSE Maths until you do pass before you turn 18. As …
What is a Pass Grade at GCSE and A-Level?
Taking exams is a struggle for all students, no matter what their ability. Whether at A-level or at GCSE, the process of studying for and taking exams is stressful. The main ambition is to obtain the highest grade possible in order to prepare you for the next stage of your career. However, it is sometimes the case that aiming for a solid pass is the best course …
GCSEs or GCSE’s: Which is Correct and Why?
When reading about GCSE exams online, there are several different ways of writing the abbreviation. This means it can be very difficult to understand which you should use, and which is correct for your own writing, especially as this is a key word in many topics. However, in this article …
What Do P1 and P2 Mean on GCSE Exam Results?
It is natural to feel stressed as a student, especially when it comes to getting your exam results! However, having as much knowledge as possible about how the exam results work can give you one less thing to worry about! Your hard work throughout the …
What Does Mark Equivalent Mean on GCSE Exam Results?
On results day, upon receiving your results slip and opening the envelope, you will be faced with a neat table filled with an orderly array of numbers. These numbers and grades are essentially a summary of all your work from the 2 (or 3) years …
Can You Change from Foundation to Higher Tier at GCSE?
Foundation or higher? The question asked by countless GCSE students across the UK. Whilst this format is there to help lower ability students, often, it is seen as a burden having to choose between the two. For most teachers countrywide, deciding which pupils should take …
What is the Difference Between Foundation and Higher Tier at GCSE?
Year after year GCSE students will typically do somewhere between 8 and 11 GCSE subjects each. For some of these subjects, they will be categorised into foundation tier or higher tier. Without properly knowing what they mean, these terms can sound incredibly vague and confusing. …