GCSE Pupils Open Their Exam Results Live On Air | Good Morning Britain
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Thousands of teenagers are receiving their GCSE results with warnings of potential grade drops due to government measures. Students at Crown Hill Community College in Leicester are opening their results, with some achieving grade nines and eights, while the head teacher praises their hard work and achievements.
Insights
- The GCSE grading system now uses numbers nine to one, with nine being the highest and one the lowest, replacing the traditional A* to G scale, potentially leading to confusion among students and parents.
- Despite concerns about grade drops due to anti-inflation measures, students like Mohammed achieving a grade nine in maths exemplify the hard work and dedication showcased by students, highlighting their resilience and determination during challenging circumstances.
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Recent questions
What are GCSE results?
Grades received by teenagers in public exams.
How do GCSE grades work?
Graded from nine to one, with nine as highest.
What is the significance of grade inflation?
Concerns about artificially high grades in exams.
How do students feel about their GCSE results?
Mix of relief, pride, and ambition.
How are students recognized for their achievements?
Praised for commitment and hard work.
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GCSE Results: New System, Mixed Emotions
- Thousands of teenagers are receiving their GCSE results today, the first public exams since 2019, with warnings of potential grade drops due to government measures against grade inflation.
- The new marking system since 2018 uses numbers nine to one instead of A* to G, with nine as the highest and one as the lowest, and four as a standard pass.
- At Crown Hill Community College in Leicester, nervous GCSE students are opening their result envelopes, with some achieving grade nines and eights, equivalent to A's and A stars.
- Students like Hamza and Matt are relieved to have passed with grades like eight, six, and five, while Mohammed excels with a nine in maths, aiming for engineering studies.
- The head teacher praises the students' commitment during challenging times, acknowledging the losses some faced, and commends their hard work and achievements, expressing pride in their efforts.
