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

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The Edexcel A/S and A2 Physics grade boundaries have been a topic of discussion, with historical references indicating that an A grade was typically around 75% to 80% prior to scaling. Current grading systems, as mentioned, utilize a point system where AS grades are awarded out of 300 points (240 for an A, 210 for a B, etc.), and A2 grades are doubled. The scaling process allows for marks of 90% to equate to 100%, leading to concerns about the lack of discrimination among top pupils, especially given the ability to re-sit exams multiple times.

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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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