How Are GCSE Grade Boundaries Calculated

The video discusses the uncertainty of grade boundaries, explaining that they are determined after exams are marked and results are analyzed. It uses the AQA GCSE PE course as an example to illustrate how grades are calculated and how exam boards set boundaries based on national performance. The video also highlights the impact of exam difficulty on grade boundaries and emphasizes the importance of every mark. It concludes with advice for students to focus on their revision and not leave any marks behind.

How do teachers make educated guesses about students' grades?

What factors influence the determination of grade boundaries according to the teacher?

Explain how the final grade is calculated based on different components of the exam.

What is the significance of the percentage of students achieving certain grades in setting grade boundaries?

How do previous years' trends affect the grading of current exams?

What happens to grade boundaries if a particular exam is found to be easy by most students?

What advice does the teacher give regarding revision and exam preparation?