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I can't believe I am asking this - What level is your year 8 at?

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AtYourCervix · 16/03/2011 16:03

Just got DDs report and feel it is confirming my suspicions that she will be leaving school with no GCSEs whatsoever.

However a little comparison would be helpful.

So hit me with some numbers please?

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bumpybecky · 16/03/2011 16:14

I can't find the latest reports (must be filed in a safe place) but the one I found said expected average level at end of year 8 was a 5b. In subjects that are newer (only started at secondary) this will be lower as they've not been learning for as long

Hassled · 16/03/2011 16:14

Don't forget that some of the subjects - Drama, the Techs, probably the languages - are relatively new to them - after only a year's study they'll all be on a low level.

Good MN thread from a few years ago re how KS3 levels convert to potential GCSE grades. Look for Roisin's post

FriskyMare · 16/03/2011 16:12

My DD is in year 8 and has achieved an 8b in maths and 7c in history, not sure about other subjects.

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AtYourCervix · 16/03/2011 16:06

all of them.

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vj32 · 16/03/2011 16:06

Depends on the subject and how they were assessed. Which subjects are you particularly worried about?