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9-1 Grade Distribution

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TheFrendo · 25/05/2019 22:51

I found this:

www.bstubbs.co.uk/gcse.htm

It looks like 25% of those doing physics, chemistry and biology will get an 8 or 9. 41% will get a grade 7 or more.

These are quite high proportions and I was unaware how much easier it is to get a 9 in physics, say, than, English Literature.

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TheFrendo · 25/05/2019 23:28

I meant English Language rather than Literature for the 2% who get a 9.

OddBoots, I think you may be right.

683, 838 sit English Language & ~13,500 get a 9
156,720 sit physics & ~19,000 get a 9

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PaquitaVariation · 25/05/2019 23:15

There has to be an element of being able to get absolutely correct answers in the sciences, whereas English is much more subjective.

mumsneedwine · 25/05/2019 23:10

You don't get a a Physics GCSE if do combined, only if do higher. So grade boundaries are v different

bestbefore · 25/05/2019 23:09

@OddBoots apologies, I see what you mean now, ignore me

bestbefore · 25/05/2019 23:03

@OddBoots that's not true; if you do double science, confusingly you still do 3 sciences, the triple kids just have longer exam papers and presumably a more in-depth curriculum

OddBoots · 25/05/2019 22:56

Those taking physics will be the higher ability science students as they are those entered for triple so it isn't comparable to a subject most students take.