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Welcome to our 2023 GCSE GUIDE. School Entrance Tests will explain how GCSE grade boundaries are calculated.

And we will guide you through our many GCSE revision and GCSE past papers resource to help you achieve your full GCSE Potential.

How 2024 GCSE grade boundaries are set?

What to expect on your GCSE Results Day 2024?
Our latest 2022 GCSE exam papers including 2022 Maths past papers to aid your 2024 GCSE Maths revision.
FIND OUT what the 2024 GCSE pass mark will be and how GCSE pass marks are calculated.
Our popular GCSE videos.
THE MOST USEFUL 2023 past GCSE papers, including English GCSE past papers.

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GCSE Maths Paper 1 (Foundation) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA).
Maths Paper 1 (Foundation) Specimen Question Paper (AQA).
GCSE Maths Paper 2 (Foundation) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Maths Paper 2 (Foundation) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Maths Paper 3 (Foundation) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Maths Paper 3 (Foundation) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Maths Paper 1 (Higher) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Maths Paper 1 (Higher) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Maths Paper 2 (Higher) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Maths Paper 2 (Higher) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Maths Paper 3 (Higher) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Maths Paper 3 (Higher) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Maths Practice test set 1A – Paper 1F (Pearson)
Maths Practice test set 1A – Paper 2F (Pearson)
GCSE Maths Practice test set 1A – Paper 3F (Pearson)

The equivalent 2023 GCSE grades

Here’s the full list of equivalent GCSE grades, as compared to the earlier GCSE grade boundary system:

9 = High A* grade
8 = Lower A* or high A
7 = Lower A grade
6 = High B grade
5 = Lower B or high C
4 = Lower C grade
3 = D or high E
2 = Lower E or high F
1 = Lower F or G
U = U remains the same

How are GCSE exams moderated each year?

Well, the specific methods of moderation can vary between different exam boards and subjects. The aim is to maintain standards and fairness across the education system.

Teacher Assessments: Teachers initially assess students’ work. This includes grading coursework and sometimes, mock exam results.
Standardization: Exam boards provide guidance to teachers to help standardize grading. This may include exemplar materials and detailed criteria.
External Moderation: External moderators from the exam boards review a sample of the students’ work from each school. They ensure that the teachers’ assessments align with the national standards.
Adjustments: If discrepancies are found, grades may be adjusted. This could be up or down, depending on the moderators’ findings.
Examination: The written exams are marked by external examiners. The marking is guided by detailed mark schemes to ensure consistency.
Review and Appeals: Schools can request a review or appeal against the awarded grades if they believe there has been an error in the marking or moderation process.
Statistical Moderation: In some cases, statistical methods may be used to ensure that grades are comparable across different schools and years. This was notably used during the COVID-19 pandemic when exams were canceled.
Quality Assurance: Exam boards have quality assurance processes to oversee the entire grading and moderation system.

Our GCSE options transition to A Levels

GCSE grades percentages – – – GCSE pass marks – – – GCSE grade percentage equivalents

GCSE pass marks guide to careers

So you’ve just done your GCSEs, what next? Many people choose to go on to do A-Levels and a degree at University. Still, it’s possible to pursue a different path.

For example, if you live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland you can get a job at 16. Check out the Government website here for more details.

In England, though it’s a little more complex. Until you are 18 you really have only two options. You either need to combine employment/self-employment with some form of part-time education or you can get an apprenticeship or traineeship instead.

GCSE English Past Papers – Revision

GCSEs, or the General Certificate of Secondary Education, is a particular type of examination conducted in Wales, England, Northern Ireland and elsewhere around the world.

These exams are usually taken by 15- and 16-year-old students after studying for two years. They are also used to mark their graduation from the phase 4 stage of secondary education.

Revision for GCSE exams is essential as it helps the students to memorise figures, topics, facts and methodologies that they have studied. This process also helps to enhance their confidence level and lessen anxiety.

Some students find these tests tougher than others, however, it is possible to achieve good grades in GCSE exams if revision is started three months before. The students can also prepare themselves for GCSE revision by setting detailed goals.

It is very important to identify areas of weaknesses and put goals in place accordingly as this will support them in their studies for the next few months. The students can further set their goals by looking at the marking criteria.

These show them what the boards are searching for and what they should study in order to obtain specific scores. It is also essential for the students to create a revision timetable. With the help of said timetable they can add structure to their lessons and organise the time according to their schedule.

GCSE Exam Board links

Below you will find links to the different GCSE exam boards. All three provide GCSE updates as well as access to their past GCSE from previous GCSE years:

GCSE Past Papers

Remember, consistency and dedication are key. Stay organized, focus on understanding rather than memorization, and practice extensively using these past GCSE papers lists:

AQA GCSE Business Paper 1 2022
AQA-GCSE Business Paper 1 2022 Mark Scheme
AQA GCSE Business Paper 2 2022
AQA-GCSE Business Paper 2 2022 Mark Scheme
AQA GCSE Business Paper 1 2021
AQA-GCSE Business Paper 1 2021 Mark Scheme
AQA GCSE Business Paper 2 2021
AQA-GCSE Business Paper 2 2021 Mark Scheme
AQA GCSE Business Paper 1 2020
AQA-GCSE Business Paper 1 2020 Mark Scheme
AQA GCSE Business Paper 2 2020
AQA-GCSE Business Paper 2 2020 Mark Scheme
GCSE 2022 Computer Science
AQA GCSE Computer Science Paper 1A Specime
AQA-GCSE Computer Science Paper 1A Specimen Answers and Commentary
AQA GCSE Computer Science Paper 1B Specimen
AQA-GCSE Computer Science Paper 1B Specimen Answers and Commentary
AQA GCSE Computer Science Paper 1C Specimen
AQA-GCSE Computer Science Paper 1C Specimen Answers and Commentary
AQA GCSE Computer Science Paper 1 Specimen Mark Scheme
AQA-GCSE Computer Science Paper 2 Specimen
AQA GCSE Computer Science Paper 2 Specimen Mark Scheme
AQA GCSE Computer Science Paper 1A 2022
AQA GCSE Computer Science Paper 1B 2022
AQA GCSE Computer Science Paper 1C 2022
AQA-GCSE Computer Science Paper 1 2022 Mark Scheme
AQA GCSE Computer Science Paper 2
AQA-GCSE Computer Science Paper 2 2022 Mark Scheme

English GCSE Papers

GCSE – English GCSE Papers Part II

GCSE Papers – Maths GCSE Papers

IGCSE Maths (Foundation Nov 2010 Paper 1)
Maths (Foundation Nov 2010 Paper 2)
IGCSE Maths (Higher Nov 2010 Paper 3)
Maths (Higher Nov 2010 Paper 4)

GCSE past papers. 13+ Exam room with teacher

Biology Past Papers

GCSE Biology Paper 1 (Foundation) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Biology Paper 1 (Foundation) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Biology Paper 2 (Foundation) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Biology Paper 2 (Foundation) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Biology Paper 1 (Higher) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Biology Paper 1 (Higher) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Biology Paper 2 (Higher) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Biology Paper 2 (Higher) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)

Chemistry Past Papers

GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 (Foundation) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Chemistry Paper 1 (Foundation) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Chemistry Paper 2 (Foundation) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Chemistry Paper 2 (Foundation) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 (Higher) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Chemistry Paper 1 (Higher) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE Chemistry Paper 2 (Higher) Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Chemistry Paper 2 (Higher) Specimen Question Paper (AQA)

GCSE past papers, GCSE papers, 2022 GCSE practice papers

English GCSE test papers – English GCSE mock exams

English Past Papers

GCSE English Paper 1 Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
English Paper 1 Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
GCSE English Paper 2 Specimen Insert (AQA)
English Paper 2 Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
GCSE English Paper 2 Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
English (AQA 2010 Foundation Tier 3712:F)

GCSE French Paper 1 – Listening (AQA)
French Paper 2 – Speaking (AQA)
GCSE French Paper 3 – Reading (AQA)
French Paper 4 – Writing (AQA)

Geography GCSE Past Exams

GCSE Geography Paper 1 Specimen Insert (AQA)
Geography Paper 1 Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
GCSE Geography Paper 1 Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
Geography Paper 2 Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
GCSE Geography Paper 2 Specimen Question Paper (AQA)
Geography Paper 3 Specimen Insert (AQA)
GCSE Geography Paper 3 Specimen Mark Scheme (AQA)
Geography Paper 3 Specimen Question Paper (AQA)

GCSE German Paper 1 – Listening (AQA)
German Paper 2 – Speaking (AQA)
GCSE German Paper 3 – Reading (AQA)
German Paper 4 – Writing (AQA)

GCSE TUTORS GUIDE 2023

History Past Papers

GCSE History Specimen Interpretations Booklet – Paper 1 Section A Option A – America, 1840-1895 – Expansion and consolidation (AQA).

History Specimen Interpretations Booklet – Paper 1 Section A Option B – Germany, 1890-1945 – Democracy and dictatorship (AQA).

GCSE History Specimen Interpretations Booklet – Paper 1 Section A Option C – Russia, 1894-1945 – Tsardom and communism (AQA).
History Specimen Interpretations Booklet – Paper 1 Section A Option D – America, 1920-1973 – Opportunity and inequality (AQA).

GCSE History Specimen Interpretations Booklet – Paper 2 Section B Option A – Norman England, c1066-c1100 – Democracy and dictatorship (AQA)

GCSE History Specimen Interpretations Booklet – Paper 2 Section B Option C – Elizabethan England, c1568-1603 (AQA)

History Specimen Interpretations Booklet – Paper 2 Section B Option D – Restoration England, 1660-1685 (AQA)
GCSE History Specimen Mark Scheme – Paper 1 Section A Option A – America, 1840-1895 – Expansion and consolidation (AQA)
History Specimen Mark Scheme – Paper 1 Section A Option B – Germany, 1890-1945 – Democracy and dictatorship (AQA)
GCSE History Specimen Mark Scheme – Paper 1 Section A Option C – Russia, 1894-1945 – Tsardom and communism (AQA)
History Specimen Mark Scheme – Paper 1 Section A Option D – America, 1920-1973 – Opportunity and inequality (AQA)

GCSE English Past Papers

IGCSE English (CIE 2019 Specimen Paper 1 Insert)
English (CIE 2019 Paper 1) Mark Scheme

History GCSE Past Exams

History Specimen Mark Scheme – Paper 2 Section A Option A – Britain – Health and the people – c1000 to the present day (AQA)

GCSE History Specimen Mark Scheme – Paper 2 Section A Option B – Britain – Power and the people – c1170 to the present day (AQA)
History Specimen Mark Scheme – Paper 2 Section A Option C – Britain – Migration, empires and the people, c790 to the present day (AQA)
History Specimen Question Paper – Paper 1 Section A Option A – America, 1840-1895 – Expansion and consolidation (AQA)
GCSE History Specimen Question Paper – Paper 1 Section A Option B – Germany, 1890-1945 – Democracy and dictatorship (AQA)
History Specimen Question Paper – Paper 1 Section A Option C – Russia, 1894-1945 – Tsardom and communism (AQA)
GCSE History Specimen Question Paper – Paper 1 Section A Option D – America, 1920-1973 – Opportunity and inequality (AQA)

GCSE History Past Exams Part II

History Specimen Question Paper – Paper 1 Section B Option A – Conflict and tension – The First World War, 1894-1918 (AQA)
GCSE History Specimen Question Paper – Paper 1 Section B Option B – Conflict and tension – The inter-war years, 1918-1939 (AQA)
History Specimen Question Paper – Paper 1 Section B Option C – Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945 – 1972 (AQA)
GCSE History Specimen Question Paper – Paper 1 Section B Option D – Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950-1975 (AQA)

History Specimen Question Paper – Paper 1 Section B Option E – Conflict and tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990-2009 (AQA)

History Past Papers Part III

History Papers Part IV

GCSE History Specimen Source Booklet – Paper 1 Section B Option A – Conflict and tension – The First World War, 1894-1918 (AQA)
History Specimen Source Booklet – Paper 1 Section B Option B – Conflict and tension – The inter-war years, 1918-1939 (AQA)
GCSE History Specimen Source Booklet – Paper 1 Section B Option C – Conflict and tension between East and West, 1945 – 1972 (AQA)
History Specimen Source Booklet – Paper 1 Section B Option D – Conflict and tension in Asia, 1950-1975 (AQA)
GCSE History Specimen Source Booklet – Paper 1 Section B Option E – Conflict and tension in the Gulf and Afghanistan, 1990-2009 (AQA)
History Specimen Source Booklet – Paper 2 Section A Option A – Britain – Health and the people – c1000 to the present day (AQA)

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