Happy Face 29 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Quote 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!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 24917 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Happy Face said: Quote 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Renton said: Happy Face said: Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruler of Planet Houston 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 24917 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Happy Face said: Renton said: Happy Face said: Quote 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruler of Planet Houston 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Just means you can slack off and still be an 'all A student' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruler of Planet Houston 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 16951 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Renton said: Happy Face said: Renton said: Happy Face said: Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 24917 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Ruler of Planet Houston said: 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Ruler of Planet Houston said: 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renton 24917 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Happy Face said: Renton said: Happy Face said: Renton said: Happy Face said: Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 I was having a clear out and found mine about a week ago as it happens. Fake red leather as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 alex said: 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'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruler of Planet Houston 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Also found Morrissey's autograph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruler of Planet Houston 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 manc-mag said: alex said: 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted August 19, 2010 Author Share Posted August 19, 2010 Ruler of Planet Houston said: manc-mag said: alex said: 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manc-mag 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Happy Face said: Ruler of Planet Houston said: manc-mag said: alex said: 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Same here. COAB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 34898 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Way to make Kevin feel inadequate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3962 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 ewerk said: Way to make Kevin feel inadequate. That happens everyday when he gets out of the shower and looks down anyway - it's all relative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 16951 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 sammynb said: ewerk said: 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill 0 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Happy Face said: Ruler of Planet Houston said: 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin 1 Posted August 19, 2010 Share Posted August 19, 2010 Meenzer said: sammynb said: ewerk said: 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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