Prediction matrices explained

Posted by: Cath Jadhav, Posted on: 21 April 2017 - Categories: A levels and GCSEs

We have said that exam boards will rely more heavily on predictions this year for the new qualifications. But how are the predictions generated? And what do we mean by prediction matrices?

Setting grade 9 in new GCSEs

Posted by: Cath Jadhav, Posted on: 5 April 2017 - Categories: A levels and GCSEs

Grade 9 is not the same as A*; it’s a new grade, designed to recognise the very highest performing students. So there will be fewer grade 9s than there are currently A*s. And in the first year grade 9 will be calculated arithmetically.