Did you know that in order to achieve a GRADE ‘A’ in GCSE mathematics (currently called a Level 7, in the UK), students need only an average of 56% over the previous 4 years (2016 to 2019)?
In other words, you can get almost HALF of the entire exam paper(s) WRONG and still be awarded an ‘A’. It is a national disgrace and almost nobody knows about it.
There haven’t even been any GCSE exams since June 2019! You can read more about this particular SCANDAL, here.
But there were MASSIVE problems with the system before then. (In case you are wondering how I know; I have been a GCSE Maths Expert Examiner since 2015)
Here are the required percentages for an ‘A’ (also called a Level 7):
2019 = 57%
2018 = 58%
2017 = 52%
2016 = 57%
The four year average for a grade ‘A’ (called a level 7) is 56%
Do you think 56% is good enough for an A?
Nor do I. Can you guess the PASS PERCENTAGE?
32% = Grade C (level 5)
That’s right, if your son/daughter can score just 32% on their GCSE Maths exam they will be awarded a Level 5 (old grade C)! It has also been as low as 28% in 2017!
So, as you can see, home-schooling your teenage children is nothing to fear - professional classroom teachers are getting the average student less than one-third of questions correct!
GCSE PROBS!
This and more is what I will be discussing in my GCSE PROBS! webinar on Tuesday night. Whether or not you have children who may be sitting GCSEs in the next two years, I recommend that anyone with an interest in the UK education system comes along to share in the information.
Tuesday 30th November at 19:15 UK
OR
Sunday 5th December at 15:15 UK
The BLURB
This GCSE PROBS! WEBINAR includes everything you need to consider whether or not GCSEs are right for your son/daughter and how you can go about preparing for and arranging examinations as an ‘external candidate.’ It will also look at alternatives to GCSEs, should you prefer that your children prepare for an alternative future.
In case you missed it…
Here is a link to today’s podcast, which I think many of you will appreciate!
Remember!
Action conquers fear; be brave, do something.
Sarah Plumley
Thinker-Teacher-Truther