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  2. A-level (United Kingdom) - Wikipedia

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    The O grade was equivalent to a GCE Ordinary Level pass which indicated a performance equivalent to the lowest pass grade at Ordinary Level.. Over time, the validity of this system was questioned because, rather than reflecting a standard, norm referencing simply maintained a specific proportion of candidates at each grade, which in small cohorts was subject to statistical fluctuations in ...

  3. A-level - Wikipedia

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    The A-level (Advanced Level) is a subject-based qualification conferred as part of the General Certificate of Education, as well as a school leaving qualification offered by the educational bodies in the United Kingdom and the educational authorities of British Crown dependencies to students completing secondary or pre-university education. [1]

  4. Edexcel - Wikipedia

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    Edexcel was formed in 1996 by the merger of two bodies, the BTEC (Business & Technology Education Council) and ULEAC (University of London Examinations and Assessment Council). [1] In 2003, the Edexcel Foundation (the charity that managed the board) formed a partnership with Pearson plc to set up a new company called London Qualifications Ltd ...

  5. 2020 United Kingdom school exam grading controversy

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    The A-Level grades were announced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland on 13 August 2020. Nearly 36% were one grade lower than teachers' predictions and 3% were down two grades. [ 14 ] [ 15 ] By comparison, 79% of university entrants in 2019 did not achieve their predicted grades.

  6. Examination boards in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    1.1.6.3 Edexcel. 1.1.6.4 CCEA. 1.1.6.5 WJEC. ... It specialises in a small number of business and ICT courses. ... Cambridge O level and A level Past Paper to Marks ...

  7. General Certificate of Education - Wikipedia

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    For matriculation purposes C was the lowest pass grade. D, E and F grades were also shown for the first time—indicating that a paper had been sat but the student had not achieved a pass mark. In the late 1970s, A level certificates showed grades from A to F. At A level E was considered a pass for matriculation, and corresponded to 30%.

  8. Vocational Certificate of Education - Wikipedia

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    Edexcel withdrew AVCE ICT in June 2006 but students were able to re-submit coursework until November 2006 and could re-sit exams until January 2007. The GNVQ is still currently available in two forms – Foundation and Intermediate levels – which both work up to the Advanced level. This was withdrawn in 2007.

  9. Business and Technology Education Council - Wikipedia

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    The Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) is a provider of secondary school leaving qualifications and further education qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. While the 'T' in BTEC stood for Technical, according to the DfE (2016) it now stands for Technology. [1] BTECs originated in 1984 and were awarded by Edexcel ...