At GCSE is a D a Pass??????

[paul4wolves]

Because I think it isnt but I dont really know

[drama]

anything over a U is technically a pass I think, but most people regard a C or above as one?

[Kardan]

A*-G is considered a pass, however most people aim for an A*-C.

[Mr-Trainor]

Yea, I thought it was C

[flatface]

Like said above, most people aim for A*-C however I do think anything down to U is still counted as a pass.

[dirrty]

yeah, its a pass but some sixth forms and other educational institutions only recognise a*-c as a pass.

[efq]

Considered a pass but you definetly do not want a C or lower on your final grades. Resit It If I were you.

[Swearwolf]

yes it's a pass

[brandon]

I sure hope so, because I am a bit ditzy.

[FlyingJesus]

Actually at GCSE over an F is a pass, so the grades G and U are kinda pointless really. When you get to A levels (if you do them) it's at that point that over a U is a pass

[Kipp]

Yeah its a pass. The only reason why I know this is because I got a D in PE.

[luce]

anything except U is a pass it's what you decide is a pass for you i think most people regard C as a pass but i know at my school B is regarded and minimum grade.

[redtom]

A* to F are passes but collages and so on generaly require Cs and above in related subject and the basics for you to attend any A levels or courses at the same level.

So if you get lower then a C in the majorty of your subject and you want to go to collage then you'll have to spend an extra year or two to get the same qualification you would if you got A* to C in your GCSEs when you would only have to spend one or two years at the collage, sixth forms on the other hand generaly only take students who have over Cs in the majorty of there subjects but it depend on how good the sixth form is and how many student are going, like at my school (its not very good at all) hardly anyone is staying for sixth form so they have said that we don't require Cs and above aslong as the teachers feel that we will be able to manage the A Level/s.

Its not the same everywhere but that’s what its like around here.

[paul4wolves]

A* to F are passes but collages and so on generaly require Cs and above in related subject and the basics for you to attend any A levels or courses at the same level.

So if you get lower then a C in the majorty of your subject and you want to go to collage then you'll have to spend an extra year or two to get the same qualification you would if you got A* to C in your GCSEs when you would only have to spend one or two years at the collage, sixth forms on the other hand generaly only take students who have over Cs in the majorty of there subjects but it depend on how good the sixth form is and how many student are going, like at my school (its not very good at all) hardly anyone is staying for sixth form so they have said that we don't require Cs and above aslong as the teachers feel that we will be able to manage the A Level/s.

Its not the same everywhere but that’s what its like around here.


Im very suprised that no one wants to go sixth form because at my school you have to get at least a B in the subject and 5 C's and almost everyone is staying on!

[J0SH]

Anything from C and above is classed as a pass, and I guess below D is a fail.

[Jahova]

C is what you are wanting for it to seem decent.

[Immenseman]

Yes but nobody cares about it.

[Jord]

A* - U Yes.

[9y]

Yes, it is, But jobs and universitys look for A*-C grades only.

[redtom]

Im very suprised that no one wants to go sixth form because at my school you have to get at least a B in the subject and 5 C's and almost everyone is staying on!

You don't know how bad my school is they only offer about 12 subjects to sixth form students, at least four of them aren’t at the school (there all based in other collages and sixth forms in the area.), the rest are maths, English lit, 3 sciences, applyed science, law (and that’s done over a web cam so you don't actually meet the teacher) and design n tech, although our design department is actually one of the best in the area, so that’s the only plus.

[Shockwave.2CC]

Because I think it isnt but I dont really know



Yes you can pass
:eusa_danc

[CJW93]

Anything above a F is a pass (I think). But other places consider C a pass

[Crimson]

Theorietically it is, but what people see as a pass is a C or above.

[Charlottay!]

at gcse a goverment standard pass is a C in any subject. At AS/A2 any grade is considered a pass.

[paul4wolves]

You don't know how bad my school is they only offer about 12 subjects to sixth form students, at least four of them aren’t at the school (there all based in other collages and sixth forms in the area.), the rest are maths, English lit, 3 sciences, applyed science, law (and that’s done over a web cam so you don't actually meet the teacher) and design n tech, although our design department is actually one of the best in the area, so that’s the only plus.
And I thought my school was bad LOL

[AlexOC]

You don't know how bad my school is they only offer about 12 subjects to sixth form students, at least four of them aren’t at the school (there all based in other collages and sixth forms in the area.), the rest are maths, English lit, 3 sciences, applyed science, law (and that’s done over a web cam so you don't actually meet the teacher) and design n tech, although our design department is actually one of the best in the area, so that’s the only plus.

Eww, a teacher and a student over webcam. :O

[StripedTiger]

depends what context.
college/uni - A*-C
general - A*-G

[Chaos]

I thought anything above a U was a pass?

Just better grades mean your options are more open.

+ If you want uni then you need C+ for more "ucas" points if they still do that.

[Alkaz]

Like said above generally people say A-C but some courses now accept a D as a good pass. I know when I was at school last year, Execell in science and maths said D was a good pass.

[Grig]

A* - C

I can't imagine how you can get a D for GCSE as their not that hard.

Plus mostly in schools which are private, as well as most tertiary education sectors consider that as a pass.

[Firehorse]

You won't be able to do A level in that subject if it isn't a C or over. D is a pass on lower levels and C is a pass on higher as far as I am aware.

[lisar]

Further education is tiered into levels.

A*-C = access to a level 3 course.
A*-E = access to retakes or a level 2 course
A*-G = access to level 1 course
U - start from level 0. eg. Introductory diploma.

[jackass]

Further education is tiered into levels.

A*-C = access to a level 3 course.
A*-E = access to retakes or a level 2 course
A*-G = access to level 1 course
U - start from level 0. eg. Introductory diploma.

This is England, not the US.

[paul4wolves]

LOL, I'm still none the wiser, the poll is 55% to 45%????

[shizzle]

C is what you are wanting for it to seem decent.
Agreed, don't think others are passes.

[Imp!]

In my school, if we want to come back for A-Levels, You have to have at least 7 Cs even to pick your a levels

[paul4wolves]

Poll is now at 50/50 LOL, well comfusing.

[Swearwolf]

This is England, not the US.

That is for England

[Dan2nd]

Even though anything below a C is frowned upon I always thought 'U' meaning 'unmarked' was the only fail grade and meant you got so few points you haven't passed or that was what my teachers told me anyway.... From that description I always assumed D grades were still a pass.. I'll be honest and say I got at least one D and still got points from it to get into college lol

[Catchy]

A*-G is a pass but A*-C is a higher pass.

Don't worry about it too much my mum managed to get into uni with a D in maths when she was supposed to have atleast a C!

[iJoe]

C was only regarded as the pass mark because of O levels (gsce equivalent ages ago)

Technically A* - E are a pass and you'll get a certificate for a D, there must be something about a C though if foundation top mark is a C

[paul4wolves]

okay, I got a D on one of my GCSE's, so do I put it in my CV or leave it out? :/

[efq]

A*-E is a pass, U isn't.

Although colleges/Unis would prob like you to have C's and above.

[Alkaz]

It has always been A-C for a decent pass grade. How ever, since 2007 I am sure that a D was still considered to be an incredibly acceptable grade.
+ Ye you should put it on your CV. No point in leaving a decent pass GCSE out of it.

[Browney]

hehe luvin' that I got to make the deciding vote. Yes. Close thread now please.

[iDenning]

I just got the 38 over the 37 haha
i got deciding vote :P

And anyway.

C = PASS
B = MERIT
A = DISTINCTION

Thats how we work it :)

But i guess a D is fine

[CJW93]

I didn't think it was. I got a hell of alot of D's :P

[luce]

well in my eyes it's a fail.. i know the national average is C and most people want A*-C grades but i think technically A*-G is pass anything but a U i think..

[Soy]

C for GCSE Is easy to get

[GommeInc]

Yes - who on earth voted no, and why so many? :S You can still do college courses WITH a D when the target is a C in most causes, provided you do a GCSE resit within the college. So a D in English when you want to do Philosophy is fine, provided you take a resit and fight for doing the course, otherwise they'll not put you down because they've not heard anything from you :P

[bub,is,rockin]

This year there are two pathways (London Curriculem)

GCSE - A*- E is a pass anything below goes to U
bTec - C - G is a pass anything below goes to U

:) hope this helps

[luce]

I know the sixth form at my school wants 5 GCSEs A*-C with 2 of them being maths and english. If you don't get that then you can come in doing like 3 AS and re-sit which ever you failed being it math or english. :D

What's bTec?

[bub,is,rockin]

bTec is a foundation course (You don't get as many options though)

[Ed.]

Technically yes it is a pass but in terms of colleges it isn't.

[Fehm]

Grades
GCSEs are graded A*-G and U (unclassified):
higher tier exams leads to grades A*-D
foundation tier exams leads to grades C-G
The results are published in March and August.


Sounds likeanything above a U is a pass, but anything under a C is like viewed as being a foundation level rather than being more skilled. iygm?