Exam Results go up to 11

[Happy Face 29]

One in 12 A-level exams (8%) has been awarded the new A* grade as pupils scored another record-breaking year of results.

 

Some 27% of entries gained an A or A* amid a record battle for university places, results show.

 

The pass rate rose for the 28th year in a row, with 97.6% of entries gaining an E or above, up from 97.5% in 2009.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11012369

 

"Why don't you just make an A as strong as an A* and just have A be the top grade?"

 

"A* is one louder!"

[Renton 18014]

One in 12 A-level exams (8%) has been awarded the new A* grade as pupils scored another record-breaking year of results.

 

Some 27% of entries gained an A or A* amid a record battle for university places, results show.

 

The pass rate rose for the 28th year in a row, with 97.6% of entries gaining an E or above, up from 97.5% in 2009.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11012369

 

"Why don't you just make an A as strong as an A* and just have A be the top grade?"

 

"A* is one louder!"

 

No point in repeating debates of years gone by but this grade inflation doesn't do anyone any good.

 

Going to be a horrendous year for students of all ages this year (and for the forseeable).

[Happy Face 29]

One in 12 A-level exams (8%) has been awarded the new A* grade as pupils scored another record-breaking year of results.

 

Some 27% of entries gained an A or A* amid a record battle for university places, results show.

 

The pass rate rose for the 28th year in a row, with 97.6% of entries gaining an E or above, up from 97.5% in 2009.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11012369

 

"Why don't you just make an A as strong as an A* and just have A be the top grade?"

 

"A* is one louder!"

 

No point in repeating debates of years gone by but this grade inflation doesn't do anyone any good.

 

Going to be a horrendous year for students of all ages this year (and for the forseeable).

 

Until the late 80's the amount of students getting A's was consistently 8%.

 

8% now get A* so nothing's inflated in reality....unless you're as daft as Nigel Tufnel.

[Ruler of Planet Houston 1]

It's so that it seems like everyone is intelligent. Instead of people saying they got a B, they can now say they got an A. An A sounds top notch whereas a B sounds a bit dissapointing...even though A is the new B.

[Renton 18014]

One in 12 A-level exams (8%) has been awarded the new A* grade as pupils scored another record-breaking year of results.

 

Some 27% of entries gained an A or A* amid a record battle for university places, results show.

 

The pass rate rose for the 28th year in a row, with 97.6% of entries gaining an E or above, up from 97.5% in 2009.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11012369

 

"Why don't you just make an A as strong as an A* and just have A be the top grade?"

 

"A* is one louder!"

 

No point in repeating debates of years gone by but this grade inflation doesn't do anyone any good.

 

Going to be a horrendous year for students of all ages this year (and for the forseeable).

 

Until the late 80's the amount of students getting A's was consistently 8%.

 

8% now get A* so nothing's inflated in reality....unless you're as daft as Nigel Tufnel.

 

Am I missing something here?

 

An A* is now an A, a B is now an A, etc. At Uni a 1st is really what a 2:1 once was (with nothing to higher to differentiate truely outstanding candidates).

 

Is that not grade inflation?

[Ruler of Planet Houston 1]

Just means you can slack off and still be an 'all A student'

[Ruler of Planet Houston 1]

I have to say though...regardless of what marks I got in school or college, I have never had to tell anyone what I got nor has anyone ever asked! I remember my first job interview, fresh out of school when I took my fake red leather record of achievement along with me. I got a funny look for having it in my hand, it was never looked at and I never took it out again. Education? What a load of old shite!

[Meenzer 14135]

Depends if employers still buy into the urban myth about a 2:1 being better than a 1st because it proves you were capable of having a social life too.

[Happy Face 29]

One in 12 A-level exams (8%) has been awarded the new A* grade as pupils scored another record-breaking year of results.

 

Some 27% of entries gained an A or A* amid a record battle for university places, results show.

 

The pass rate rose for the 28th year in a row, with 97.6% of entries gaining an E or above, up from 97.5% in 2009.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11012369

 

"Why don't you just make an A as strong as an A* and just have A be the top grade?"

 

"A* is one louder!"

 

No point in repeating debates of years gone by but this grade inflation doesn't do anyone any good.

 

Going to be a horrendous year for students of all ages this year (and for the forseeable).

 

Until the late 80's the amount of students getting A's was consistently 8%.

 

8% now get A* so nothing's inflated in reality....unless you're as daft as Nigel Tufnel.

 

Am I missing something here?

 

An A* is now an A, a B is now an A, etc. At Uni a 1st is really what a 2:1 once was (with nothing to higher to differentiate truely outstanding candidates).

 

Is that not grade inflation?

 

I'm saying it doesn't fool anyone.

 

Whether it's an A, an A* or a pjfdy.

 

It's just whatever they're currently calling the top grade innit......and 8% got the top grade for decades.

 

 

It had gotten out of hand since they got rid of the bell curve, up to a quarter of students getting the top grade. So now they've reverted it back to 8%....Dunno why they don't just reintroduce the bell like.

[Renton 18014]

I have to say though...regardless of what marks I got in school or college, I have never had to tell anyone what I got nor has anyone ever asked! I remember my first job interview, fresh out of school when I took my fake red leather record of achievement along with me. I got a funny look for having it in my hand, it was never looked at and I never took it out again. Education? What a load of old shite!

 

Qualifications are largely redundant after you get your first proper job it seems.

[Happy Face 29]

I have to say though...regardless of what marks I got in school or college, I have never had to tell anyone what I got nor has anyone ever asked! I remember my first job interview, fresh out of school when I took my fake red leather record of achievement along with me. I got a funny look for having it in my hand, it was never looked at and I never took it out again. Education? What a load of old shite!

 

 

I always have a chuckle when i see people carrying those about.

[Renton 18014]

One in 12 A-level exams (8%) has been awarded the new A* grade as pupils scored another record-breaking year of results.

 

Some 27% of entries gained an A or A* amid a record battle for university places, results show.

 

The pass rate rose for the 28th year in a row, with 97.6% of entries gaining an E or above, up from 97.5% in 2009.

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-11012369

 

"Why don't you just make an A as strong as an A* and just have A be the top grade?"

 

"A* is one louder!"

 

No point in repeating debates of years gone by but this grade inflation doesn't do anyone any good.

 

Going to be a horrendous year for students of all ages this year (and for the forseeable).

 

Until the late 80's the amount of students getting A's was consistently 8%.

 

8% now get A* so nothing's inflated in reality....unless you're as daft as Nigel Tufnel.

 

Am I missing something here?

 

An A* is now an A, a B is now an A, etc. At Uni a 1st is really what a 2:1 once was (with nothing to higher to differentiate truely outstanding candidates).

 

Is that not grade inflation?

 

I'm saying it doesn't fool anyone.

 

Whether it's an A, an A* or a pjfdy.

 

It's just whatever they're currently calling the top grade innit......and 8% got the top grade for decades.

 

 

It had gotten out of hand since they got rid of the bell curve, up to a quarter of students getting the top grade. So now they've reverted it back to 8%....Dunno why they don't just reintroduce the bell like.

 

Exactly, you should be measured against your peers, I don't know why this isn't rigidly introduced.

[Guest alex]

I was having a clear out and found mine about a week ago as it happens. Fake red leather as well.

[manc-mag 1]

I was having a clear out and found mine about a week ago as it happens. Fake red leather as well.

 

Aye, mine too. Like a shit 'This is your Life'.

[Ruler of Planet Houston 1]

It pretty much is identical to the Tufnell argument as HF says. No matter what they say, it's just daft and pointless! Tufnell could get away with it because he wore a skeleton vest though.

[Guest alex]

Also found Morrissey's autograph

[Ruler of Planet Houston 1]

I was having a clear out and found mine about a week ago as it happens. Fake red leather as well.

 

Aye, mine too. Like a shit 'This is your Life'.

 

Should start a "scan and post your personal statement" thread!

[Happy Face 29]

I was having a clear out and found mine about a week ago as it happens. Fake red leather as well.

 

Aye, mine too. Like a shit 'This is your Life'.

 

Should start a "scan and post your personal statement" thread!

 

 

That would be class like. I'll hunt mine out this weekend if it happens.

[manc-mag 1]

I was having a clear out and found mine about a week ago as it happens. Fake red leather as well.

 

Aye, mine too. Like a shit 'This is your Life'.

 

Should start a "scan and post your personal statement" thread!

 

 

That would be class like. I'll hunt mine out this weekend if it happens.

 

 

Great call that. Jesus wept @ the thought of mine.

[Guest alex]

Same here. COAB!

[ewerk 26768]

Way to make Kevin feel inadequate.

[sammynb 2933]

Way to make Kevin feel inadequate.

 

That happens everyday when he gets out of the shower and looks down anyway - it's all relative.

[Meenzer 14135]

Way to make Kevin feel inadequate.

 

That happens everyday when he gets out of the shower and looks down anyway - it's all relative.

 

That's a fairly oblique way to talk about the top of his dad's head.

[Jill 0]

I have to say though...regardless of what marks I got in school or college, I have never had to tell anyone what I got nor has anyone ever asked! I remember my first job interview, fresh out of school when I took my fake red leather record of achievement along with me. I got a funny look for having it in my hand, it was never looked at and I never took it out again. Education? What a load of old shite!

 

 

I always have a chuckle when i see people carrying those about.

 

My mam made me take mine to the job interview for my current role (this was nearly 7 years ago btw). I knew it was a stupid idea and as luck would have it I bumped into my mate on the way and asked her to take it home for me and I picked it up after. Would've felt like a right fucking pleb handing that over. I think it had gymnastics certificates from when I was about 12 in it at the back.

[Kevin 1]

Way to make Kevin feel inadequate.

 

That happens everyday when he gets out of the shower and looks down anyway - it's all relative.

 

That's a fairly oblique way to talk about the top of his dad's head.

 

Trust meenzer to bring up head.