Edexcel A/S and A2 Physics Grade Boundaries: Know the Score

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the grade boundaries for Edexcel A/S and A2 Physics exams, focusing on the percentage scores required for different grades and the implications of scaling. Participants share their experiences and seek clarification on current grading practices.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions whether 80% is necessary for an A grade, suggesting it might be closer to 70% based on their understanding.
  • Another participant recalls grade boundaries from 2000-2003, indicating that an A was around 75%, but notes these figures are subject to scaling.
  • A subsequent post suggests that the boundaries might be 5% higher than previously mentioned, but emphasizes that these are also after scaling.
  • Discussion includes a comparison with OCR grading, where specific points are awarded for grades, and mentions that actual marks can be scaled, allowing for higher percentages to translate into full marks.
  • Concerns are raised about the lack of discrimination at the A2 level, where the range for an A grade appears broad, and the possibility of re-sitting exams is mentioned.
  • One participant humorously suggests that the pass rate may depend on external factors, referencing Tony Blair.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the current grade boundaries and the impact of scaling, with no consensus reached on the exact percentages required for each grade.

Contextual Notes

Participants acknowledge that grade boundaries may vary from year to year and that scaling affects the actual percentage scores needed for grades.

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does anyone knw the grade boundaries for a/s annd a2 physics i don't think 80% is an A i was told 70ish%
 
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When I did that course (2000-2003), I seem to remember the boundaries being something like 75 for an A, 65 for a B, 55 for a C, 45 for a D. However, those are after your marks have been scaled, so don't count on them being right.
 
I've since tried to find out properly, they may all be 5% higher than I initially posted (80% for an A), but these are still after scaling.
 
Isn't it all points now at edexel? I thought that this was how all the AS/A2 exams worked?

OCR (and others I think) award out of 300 points

240 for an A
210 for a B
180 for a C
150 for a D
120 for an E

The above is for AS, and for A2 level these are doubled.

However, actual marks are 'scaled' meaning that with a mark of 90% or so, you can get 100%

Also, at A2 level an A grade goes to those with points totals ranging from 480/600 to 600/600 - Hardly discriminating for top pupils is it, especially so as you can re-sit papers over and over again!
 
yeh but those are the scaled marks...the actually percent vary's from yr to yr i jus wanted to know an average
 
It depends what Tony Blair wants the pass rate to be...
 

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