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

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The discussion centers on the grade boundaries for A/S and A2 Physics, with participants recalling that historically, an A grade required around 75% to 80% after scaling. Specific grade boundaries for OCR exams are mentioned, with 240 points needed for an A at the AS level, which doubles for A2. The conversation highlights that actual marks are scaled, meaning high percentages can lead to full marks. Concerns are raised about the lack of discrimination at the A2 level, where an A grade can be achieved with a points total ranging from 480 to 600, and the ability to re-sit exams repeatedly. The variability of percentage requirements from year to year is noted, suggesting that external factors, such as government policies, may influence pass rates.
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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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