What level in year 9 for Level 7/8 GCSE

[maddieR]

Hi- trying to figure out whether my child is on track for GCSEs at level 7/8- she is currently in year 9 and is hoping to go to medical school so we know she will need to achieve high marks. Can anyone shed any light on what she should aim for this year 9 so we can ensure steady preparation rather than cramming in year 11?!! I’m finding levels confusing- my understanding is she should go up two sub levels a year, does your school expect similar? Thanks for reading!

Looked at noblegiraffe’s thread on flightpaths- lots of food for thought. Hertsandessex yes I suspect she will need 8s and 9s for med school....just hopefully not in French! Well done to your DD- good to hear from those parents out the other side of GCSEs! Also confused though, thought it was just maths and English which had new grading system

English and maths reformed before the other subjects. Last year was the first year for En & ma to be examined under new system. This year is first for most other subjects to be in number grades. There are still things such as textiles, business studies etc on letter grades, until next year.