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Qualification => GCE AS & A2 Level => Queries => Topic started by: hesho21 on May 20, 2010, 01:54:52 pm
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Its false,there is going to be a curve like before , ther only difference is the percentage added and A* for A-levels :D
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From the file you attached :
"The percentage uniform mark is not the same as the actual mark that the candidate obtains on the question paper, since it depends on the position of the grade thresholds (which may vary from one session to another and from one subject to another) and it has been converted into a percentage. The percentage uniform mark will always be calculated out of 100."
This clearly states that the Threshold system is still in place and actual grades reported will be based on the grade boundaries. However, in addition to the grades, a % Uniform Mark will also be given. This, I trust, means that along with our results, a Percentage Uniform Mark will also be reported. (which is the only difference for this year onwards) (june 2010)
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From the file you attached :
"The percentage uniform mark is not the same as the actual mark that the candidate obtains on the question paper, since it depends on the position of the grade thresholds (which may vary from one session to another and from one subject to another) and it has been converted into a percentage. The percentage uniform mark will always be calculated out of 100."
This clearly states that the Threshold system is still in place and actual grades reported will be based on the grade boundaries. However, in addition to the grades, a % Uniform Mark will also be given. This, I trust, means that along with our results, a Percentage Uniform Mark will also be reported.
sucha a relieeefff!! i thought no thresholds....my stupid frn freaked me out yday >:(
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THIS IS NOT RIGHT! THE THRESHOLDS ARE STILL APPLIED!! ITS JUST THAT NOW YOU GET A PRECENTAGE WITH YOUR GRADE AND THAT PERCENTAGE IS NOT THE ACTUAL ONE! ITS THE CURVED ONE! READ IN THE PHOTO
"The percentage uniform mark is not the same as the actual mark that the candidate obtains on the question paper, since it depends on the position of the grade thresholds (which may vary from one session to another and from one subject to another) and it has been converted into a percentage. The percentage uniform mark will always be calculated out of 100."
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Wanted to know, where did you get this thing? I dont see it on the IGCSE website.....
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sucha a relieeefff!! i thought no thresholds....my stupid frn freaked me out yday >:(
Yes, I was bothered with a lot of calls from some of my friends who were frantic with worry, I've been trying to explain this very point that is clearly stated in the "additional information document" Moreover, CIE or any other testing body, will not deviate from what standards (or setting of standards for grading) of grading they have been following since they commenced their operations.
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From the file you attached :
"The percentage uniform mark is not the same as the actual mark that the candidate obtains on the question paper, since it depends on the position of the grade thresholds (which may vary from one session to another and from one subject to another) and it has been converted into a percentage. The percentage uniform mark will always be calculated out of 100."
This clearly states that the Threshold system is still in place and actual grades reported will be based on the grade boundaries. However, in addition to the grades, a % Uniform Mark will also be given. This, I trust, means that along with our results, a Percentage Uniform Mark will also be reported. (which is the only difference for this year onwards) (june 2010)
Thanks for clearing that out :D I edited my post
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Oh ok Cool! Hopefully this thread should explicate the misconceptions regarding the "Curve" :)
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cool they will change it next year i think and remove the curve cuz many ppl thought it will be on 2010 but actualy they will apply on 2011
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By the way tankz spy for clearing it wiz a proof
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lucky us...Thanks for clearing this misunderstanding....so basically thrs gna b curve but v will get % based on the curve.... :)
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Thts a huge relief man!
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You're Welcome :)
and yeah a huge relief, we can mess up our exams now :P
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You're Welcome :)
and yeah a huge relief, we can mess up our exams now :P
Lol, Seriously :P
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R U FREAKIN SERIOUS!!
I LOVVEEEEE YOU GUYS!! SERIOUSLY!! ur all awesome!!!!
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Very nice article. It seems that EVERYONE is confused about the curve. This clears up almost everything.
Thanks! ;)
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Very nice article. It seems that EVERYONE is confused about the curve. This clears up almost everything.
Thanks! ;)
Ure welcome ;)
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so wait on june 2010 exams is there a damn curve!!!!!!!!!!
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so wait on june 2010 exams is there a damn curve!!!!!!!!!!
Dude do you understand simple English ? Cuz the first post stated that there is a DAMN curve :S
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hesho u seem not to understand english there is no curve read down the first post -.-
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HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGEEEEEE RELIEF!
The teachers seem to be scaring us all that time!
feeeeeeewwwwww!
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hesho u seem not to understand english there is no curve read down the first post -.-
lol u read down the first post again , the thresholds ARE in place .. :S
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wdf dude ur fite is not wiz me it is wiz spy who posted that there is curves :P i still believe that there is curves
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hesho i understand simple english
and i do undertsand that there is a damn curve
but in june2010 exampapers is the curve applied or not!!!!!!!
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LOOOOOL
If you understand the first one then how is it that you're asking this questions?!
No problem man , don't worry there will be a curve :D
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hesho i understand simple english
and i do undertsand that there is a damn curve
but in june2010 exampapers is the curve applied or not!!!!!!!
yes yes there is a curve for june 2010 and for all the rest of eternity of exams...
no worries...
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hesho i said i understand simple english but didnt get the first one
anyways thx :)
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so the percentage will nt be there in the certificate which ill get it from my skool ryt??
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The percentage will be stated on the statement of results, which, is usually provided to you from your school (The Exam Centre).
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whats the difference b/w statement of results and the certificate ??
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statement of results is what u get from the school...later on...
certificate is from the CIE...