Now that GCSE Grades have replaced letters with numbers, here is your guide to understanding the new Grading System.
The following table shows the scale to which the new numbered grades translate to the previous lettered grades.
Higher and Foundation Tiers
GCSE Mathematics students will be entered into either the Higher Tier examination or the Foundation Tier examination.
The Higher Tier examination will cover the full spectrum of the GCSE Mathematics syllabus and will contain more challenging questions to stretch the most able of students. In this tier, it will be possible to be achieve Grades 3 – 9. Should a student fail to achieve a Grade 3 when sitting the Higher Tier, the student will be awarded a Grade U.
The Foundation Tier examination will cover the GCSE Mathematics syllabus with certain more challenging aspects of the course removed. The examination questions are designed to test understanding without the more challenging questions. In this tier, it will be possible to achieve Grades 1 – 5 making the higher Grades unattainable from a Foundation Tier examination.
Which Tier should my child do?
Your child’s school will recommend which Tier will give your child the best chance to achieve a desirable passing grade. For students whom wish to take Mathematics further at A-Level, the Higher Tier will be necessary.
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